Article 6 Decisions and Documentation

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Year	Session	Decision number or agenda item	CMA guidance
2024	CMA.6. Baku, Azerbaijan (11-22 Nov.)	Decision 4/CMA.6: Matters relating to cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement (Advance version).	Includes: processes for authorization, transparency of information, application of first transfer, reporting formats, automated consistency checks, addressing inconsistencies, and capacity-building for least developed countries and small island developing States. It also provides further guidance on tracking, registry interoperability, and additional functionality for registry services
2024	CMA.6. Baku, Azerbaijan (11-22 Nov.)	Agenda item 15 a	Follow CMA.6 agenda item 15 a to find relevant information as it becomes available.
2023	CMA.5. Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 Nov.-12 Dec.)	Agenda item 14 a (No decision)	In-session draft negotiating texts. At the session in Dubai, the CMA did not provide specific guidance related to Article 6.2, but requested the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) to continue consideration of the relevant matters mandated by decision 6/CMA.4, at SBSTA 60, with a view to recommending a draft decision for consideration and adoption by CMA 6.
2022	CMA.4. Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt (6-18 Nov.)	Decision 6/CMA.4: Matters relating to cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement (English version). Also available in other language versions	Includes, the CMA adoption of: (a) The guidance relating to decision 2/CMA.3, annex, chapter VI.A (Tracking), as contained in its annex I; (b) The guidelines for the Article 6 technical expert review referred to in decision 2/CMA.3, annex, chapter V (Review), as contained in its annex II; (c) The outline of the Article 6 technical expert review report referred to in decision 2/CMA.3, annex, chapter V (Review), paragraph 27, as contained in its annex III; (d) The training programme for technical experts participating in the Article 6 technical expert review referred to in decision 2/CMA.3, annex, chapter V (Review), as contained in its annex IV; (e) The outline of the initial report (hereinafter referred to as initial report) and updated initial report referred to in decision 2/CMA.3, annex, chapter IV.A (Initial report), as contained in its annex V; and, (f) The outline of annex 4 (Information in relation to the Party’s participation in cooperative approaches, as applicable) to the biennial transparency report referred to in decision 2/CMA.3, annex, chapter IV.C (Regular information), as contained in its annex VI.
2021	CMA.3. Glasgow, UK (1 Oct.-12 Nov.)	Decision 2/CMA.3: Guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement (English version). Also available in other language versions	The CMA adopted the guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, as contained in its annex.
2020	Due to the health and safety measures put in place worldwide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, COP 26 and subsidiary body sessions were postponed to 2021.
2019	CMA.2. Madrid, Spain (2-15 Dec.)	Decision 9/CMA.2: Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (English version). Also available in other language versions	The CMA requested that the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice continue reviewing the draft decision texts related to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which were prepared by the CMA President at its second session. The CMA also acknowledged that these draft texts do not reflect consensus among the Parties.
2018	CMA.1. Katowice, Poland (2-15 Dec.)	Decision 8/CMA.1: Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and paragraphs 36–40 of decision 1/CP.21 (English version). Also available in other language versions	The CMA requested that the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice continue considering the mandates outlined in decision 1/CP.21, paragraphs 36–40, taking into account the draft decision texts prepared by the President, on which Parties could not reach consensus.

Article 6.4: Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism

Year	Session	Decision number or agenda item	CMA guidance
2024	CMA.6. Baku, Azerbaijan (11-22 Nov.)	Decision 5/CMA.6: Guidance on the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement (Advance version).	Including, taking note of the adoption by the Supervisory Body of the “Standard: Application of the requirements of Chapter V.B (Methodologies) for the development and assessment of Article 6.4 mechanism methodologies” and the “Standard: Requirements for activities involving removals under the Article 6.4 mechanism”.
2024	CMA.6. Baku, Azerbaijan (11-22 Nov.)	Decision 6/CMA.6: Further guidance on the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement (Advance version).	Relating to, the operation of the mechanism established by Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement (PA); the methodologies under the mechanism established by Article 6.4 of the PA; the authorization of Article 6.4 emission reductions; the Article 6.4 mechanism registry; the special circumstances of the LDCs and SIDS with respect to share of proceeds for adaptation; the transition of CDM activities; the management of financial resource.
2023	CMA.5. Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 Nov.-12 Dec.)	Agenda item 14 b (No decision)	Pre- and in-session draft negotiating texts and related documents. At the session in Dubai, the CMA did not provide specific guidance related to Article 6.4, but requested: the SBSTA to continue consideration of the relevant matters mandated by decision 7/CMA.4 (below) at CMA.4, with a view to recommending a draft decision for consideration and adoption by CMA 6, and the Supervisory Body to continue the relevant work to operationalize the mechanism, with a view to elaborating and further developing recommendations for consideration and adoption by CMA 6.
2022	CMA.4. Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt (6-18 Nov.)	Decision 7/CMA.4: Guidance on the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement (English version). Also available in other language versions	Including, Annex I: Elaboration of the processes defined in the rules, modalities and procedures (transition of activities from CDM to A6.4; use of CERs towards NDCs; reporting on A6.4 activities and their emission reductions; operation of the mechanism registry; share of proceeds; delivering mitigation in global emissions); and, Annex II: Rules of Procedure of the A6.4 mechanism Supervisory Body.
2021	CMA.3. Glasgow, UK (1 Oct. - 12 Nov.)	Decision 3/CMA.3: Rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement (English version). Also available in other language versions	Including, the CMA adoption of the Rules, modalities and procedures for the A6.4 mechanism (RMP) contained in its annex.
2020	Due to the health and safety measures put in place worldwide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, COP 26 and subsidiary body sessions was postponed to 2021.
2019	CMA.2. Madrid, Spain (2-15 Dec.)	Decision 9/CMA.2: Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (English version). Also available in other language versions	The CMA requested that the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice continue reviewing the draft decision texts related to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which were prepared by the CMA President at its second session. The CMA also acknowledged that these draft texts do not reflect consensus among the Parties.
2018	CMA.1. Katowice, Poland (2-15 Dec.)	Decision 8/CMA.1: Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and paragraphs 36–40 of decision 1/CP.21 (English version). Also available in other language versions	The CMA requested that the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice continue considering the mandates outlined in decision 1/CP.21, paragraphs 36–40, taking into account the draft decision texts prepared by the President, on which Parties could not reach consensus.

Article 6.8: Non-market approaches

Year	Session	Decision number or agenda item	CMA guidance
2024	CMA.6. Baku, Azerbaijan (11-22 Nov.)	Decision 7/CMA.6: Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement and in decision 4/CMA.3 (Advance version).	Including, highlighting progress in implementing Non-market Approaches (NMAs), operationalization of the NMA Platform, capacity-building activities, and the importance of showcasing examples of NMAs. emphasizing knowledge-sharing, stakeholder engagement, and addressing barriers to using the NMA Platform while encouraging Parties to record NMAs and notify national focal points. outlining plans for the second phase of implementing the work program activities and requests continued capacity-building efforts.
2023	CMA.5. Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 Nov.-12 Dec.)	Decision 17/CMA.5: Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement and in decision 4/CMA.3 (English version). Also available in other language versions	The CMA welcomed the progress and recommendations of the Glasgow Committee on Non-market Approaches and requested the continuation of the work programme. Additionally, the CMA mandated the development and operationalization of a UNFCCC web-based platform to facilitate the exchange of information on non-market approaches, and set deadlines for its completion. It requested the secretariat to include activities in its broader capacity-building program to help Parties identify, develop, and scale up non-market approaches.
2022	CMA.4. Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt (6-18 Nov.)	Decision 8/CMA.4: Matters relating to the work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement (English version). Also available in other language versions	The CMA adopted the schedule for implementing the activities of the work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement and in decision 4/CMA.3 (below) for 2023–2024 and the schedule for implementing the activities for 2025–2026 set out in this decision.
2021	CMA.3. Glasgow, UK (1 Oct. - 12 Nov.)	Decision 4/CMA.3: Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement (English version). Also available in other language versions	The CMA adopted the work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in decision 1/CP.21, paragraph 39, as contained in its annex.
2020	Due to the health and safety measures put in place worldwide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, COP 26 and subsidiary body sessions was postponed to 2021.
2019	CMA.2. Madrid, Spain (2-15 Dec.)	Decision 9/CMA.2: Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (English version). Also available in other language versions	The CMA requested that the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice continue reviewing the draft decision texts related to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which were prepared by the CMA President at its second session. The CMA also acknowledged that these draft texts do not reflect consensus among the Parties.
2018	CMA.1. Katowice, Poland (2-15 Dec.)	Decision 8/CMA.1: Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and paragraphs 36–40 of decision 1/CP.21 (English version). Also available in other language versions	The CMA requested that the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice continue considering the mandates outlined in decision 1/CP.21, paragraphs 36–40, taking into account the draft decision texts prepared by the President, on which Parties could not reach consensus.

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Article 6.2: Cooperative approaches (2021: SB52-55 - present)

Session	Agenda item	Information
2025
SBSTA 62 - Bonn, Germany (16-26 Jun.)	n/a	Mandated event (18-19 Jun.): Article 6.2 ambition dialogue
2024
CMA.6 - Baku, Azerbaijan (11-22 Nov.)	15 a	Follow CMA.6 agenda item 15a to find relevant information as it becomes available
SBSTA 61- Baku, Azerbaijan (11-16 Nov.)	13 a	Follow SBSTA 61 agenda item 13a to find relevant information as it becomes available
SBSTA 60 - Bonn, Germany (3-13 Jun.)	13 a	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2024/L.8), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
SBSTA 60 - Bonn, Germany (3-13 Jun.)	13 a	Article 6 components: 6.2 and 6.4: SBSTA 60 draft sub-agenda items 13(a) and 13 (b) (29 May.): Informal note by the SBSTA Chair
2023
CMA.5 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 Nov.-12 Dec.)	14 a	In-session draft negotiating texts. The CMA requested the SBSTA to continue consideration of the relevant matters at its next session (SBSTA 60)
SBSTA 59 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 Nov.-12 Dec.)	13 a	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTSA/2023/L.12) incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
SBSTA 58 - Bonn, Germany (5-15 Jun.)	13	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2023/L.6), incl. pre-session related documents and and in-session informal notes
2022
CMA.4 - Sharm el-Sheikh (6-18 Nov.)	Decision 6/CMA.4 adopted.	6/CMA.4: Matters relating to cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement (English version) This decision is contained in the report of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement on its fourth session, held in Sharm el-Sheikh from 6 to 20 November 2022 (FCCC/PA/CMA/2022/10/Add.2). Also available in other UN language versions
CMA.4 - Sharm el-Sheikh (6-18 Nov.)	13	In-session draft decision (FCCC/PA/CMA/2022/L.15), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
SBSTA 57 - Sharm el-Sheikh (6-18 Nov.).	15	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2022/L.23), incl. in-session draft negotiating text and other related documents
SBSTA 56 - Bonn, Germany (6-16 Jun.)	12	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2022/L.12). incl. in-session informal notes
2021
CMA.3 - Glasgow, UK (31 Oct. - 12 Nov.)	Decision 2/CMA.3 adopted.	2/CMA.3: Guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement (English version) This decision is contained in the report of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement on its third session, held in Glasgow from 31 October to 13 November 2021 (FCCC/PA/CMA/2021/10/Add.1). Also available in other language versions
CMA.3 - Glasgow, UK (31 Oct. - 12 Nov.)	12 a	In-session draft decision (FCCC/PA/CMA/2021/L.18)
SBSTA 52-55 - Glasgow, UK (31 Oct. - 12 Nov.)	15 a	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2021/L.6), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
May-June Climate Change Conference (subsidiary bodies sessions) - Fully virtual (31 May - 17 Jun.)	15 a	In-session informal notes
	n/a	Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting: SBSTA Chair - Heads of Delegations: Article 6 informal stock take (14 Jun.): Informal note by the SBSTA Chair
		Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting: Any other matters identified by Parties (12 Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
		Meeting on reporting and accounting for GHGs and non-GHGs under Article 6.2 (11 Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
		Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting on use of Kyoto Protocol units towards NDCs (8 Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
		Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting on enabling ambition in Article 6 instruments (2 Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received

Article 6.4: Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (2021: SB52-55 - present)

Session	Agenda item	Information
2025
SBSTA 62 - Bonn, Germany (16-26 Jun.)	n/a	Event (18 Jun.): Trust and Transparency in Carbon Markets: The Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism
2024
CMA.6 - Baku, Azerbaijan (11-22 Nov.)	15 b	Follow CMA.6 agenda item 15b to find relevant information as it becomes available
SBSTA 61- Baku, Azerbaijan (11-16 Nov.)	13 b	Follow SBSTA 61 agenda item 13b to find relevant information as it becomes available
SBSTA 60 - Bonn, Germany (3-13 Jun.)	13 b	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2024/L.7), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
SBSTA 60 - Bonn, Germany (3-13 Jun.)	n/a	Mandated event (3 Jun.): Article 6.4 Supervisory Body: Engagement with Parties and stakeholders on methodologies and removals guidance Event (3 Jun.): Enhancing Article 4 readiness and engagement: challenges and opportunities
2023
CMA.5 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 Nov.-12 Dec.)	14 b	In-session draft negotiating texts and pre-session related document The CMA requested the SBSTA to continue consideration of the relevant matters at its next session (SBSTA 60, see in-session draft conclusion above).
SBSTA 59 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 Nov.-12 Dec.)	13 b	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTSA/2023/L.13) incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
SBSTA 58 - Bonn, Germany (5-15 Jun.)	14	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2023/L.3), incl. pre-session related documents and in-session informal notes
2022
CMA.4 - Sharm el-Sheikh (6-18 Nov.)	Decision 7/CMA.4 adopted.	7/CMA.4: Guidance on the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement (English version) This decision is contained in the report of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement on its fourth session, held in Sharm el-Sheikh from 6 to 20 November 2022. (FCCC/PA/CMA/2022/10/Add.2). Also available in other language versions
CMA.4 - Sharm el-Sheikh (6-18 Nov.)	14	In-session draft decision (FCCC/PA/CMA/2022/L.14), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts and pre-session related documents
SBSTA 57 - Sharm el-Sheikh (6-18 Nov.).	16	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2022/L.21), incl. in-session draft negotiating text and other related documents
SBSTA 56 - Bonn, Germany (6-16 Jun.)	13	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2022/L.10). incl. in-session informal notes
2021
CMA.3 - Glasgow, UK (31 Oct. - 12 Nov.)	Decision 3/CMA.3 adopted	3/CMA.3: Rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement (English version) This decision is contained in the report of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement on its third session, held in Glasgow from 31 October to 13 November 2021 (FCCC/PA/CMA/2021/10/Add.1). Also available in other language versions
CMA.3 - Glasgow, UK (31 Oct. - 12 Nov.)	12 b	In-session draft decision (FCCC/PA/CMA/2021/L.19)
SBSTA 52-55 - Glasgow, UK (31 Oct. - 12 Nov.)	15 b	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2021/L.7), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
May-June Climate Change Conference (subsidiary bodies sessions) - Fully virtual (31 May - 17 Jun.)	15 b	In-session information notes
	n/a	Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting: SBSTA Chair - Heads of Delegations: Article 6 informal stock take (14 Jun.): Informal note by the SBSTA Chair
		Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting: Any other matters identified by Parties (12Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
		Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting on use of Kyoto Protocol units towards NDCs (8 Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
		Meeting on implementing overall mitigation in global emissions in the Article 6.4 mechanism (5 Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
		Meeting on Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) activity transition to Article 6.4 mechanism (4 Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
		Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting on enabling ambition in Article 6 instruments (2 Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received

Article 6.8: Non-market approaches (2021: SB52-55 - present)

Session	Agenda item	Developments
2025
SBSTA 62 - Bonn, Germany (16-26 Jun.)	n/a	Mandated event (17 Jun.): In-session workshop Art. 6.8 - GCNMA 7 (incl. concept note, plenary presentations and round-table discussions, on non-market approaches)
2024
CMA.6 - Baku, Azerbaijan (11-22 Nov.)	15 c	Follow CMA.6 agenda item 15c to find relevant information as it becomes available
SBSTA 61- Baku, Azerbaijan (11-16 Nov.)	13 c	Follow SBSTA 61 agenda item 13c to find relevant information as it becomes available
SBSTA 61- Baku, Azerbaijan (11-16 Nov.)	n/a	Mandated event (12 Nov @10:00 - 14:00 AZT/UCT+4): In-session workshop Art. 6.8 - GCNMA 6 ((incl. concept note)
SBSTA 60 - Bonn, Germany (3-13 Jun.)	13 c	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2024/L.4), incl. pre-session related documents
SBSTA 60 - Bonn, Germany (3-13 Jun.)	n/a	Mandated event (4 & 6 Jun.): In-session workshop Art. 6.8 - GCNMA 5 (incl. concept note, presentations by Parties and observers on non-market approaches and in-session's workshop report by the secretariat)
2023
CMA.5 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 Nov.-12 Dec.)	Decision 17/CMA.4 adopted.	17/CMA.5: Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement and in decision 4/CMA.3 (English version). Also available in other language versions
CMA.5 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 Nov.-12 Dec.)	14 a	In-session draft decision (FCCC/PA/CMA/2022/L.13)
SBSTA 59 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (30 Nov.-12 Dec.)	13 c	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTSA/2023/L.11) incl. pre-session related documents. See CMA.5 agenda item 14a for further consideration of this matter
SBSTA 58 - Bonn, Germany (5-15 Jun.)	15	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2023/L.4)
SBSTA 58 - Bonn, Germany (5-15 Jun.)	n/a	Mandated event (9 Jun.): In-session workshop Art. 6.8 (incl. information note, presentations by Parties and observers on non-market approaches and in-session's workshop report by the secretariat) Presentation by the secretariat: Update on the implementation of the UNFCCC web-based Platform for NMAs
2022
CMA.4 - Sharm el-Sheikh (6-18 Nov.)	Decision 8/CMA.4 adopted.	6/CMA.4: Matters relating to the work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement (English version). This decision is contained in the report of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement on its fourth session, held in Sharm el-Sheikh from 6 to 20 November 2022 (FCCC/PA/CMA/2022/10/Add.2). Also available in other language versions
CMA.4 - Sharm el-Sheikh (6-18 Nov.)	15	In-session draft decision (FCCC/PA/CMA/2022/L.13), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
SBSTA 57 - Sharm el-Sheikh (6-18 Nov.).	17	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2022/L.24), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts and other pre-session related documents
SBSTA 56 - Bonn, Germany (6-16 Jun.)	14	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2022/L.11). incl. in-session informal notes and pre-session related documents
SBSTA 56 - Bonn, Germany (6-16 Jun.)	n/a	Mandated event (7 Jun.): In-session workshop Art. 6.8 (incl. agenda, presentations by Parties and observers on non-market approaches and in-session's workshop report by the secretariat) Material received and prepared in advance: Synthesis report by the secretariat. Views and information referred to in paragraph 6 of decision 4/CMA.3 (FCCC/SBSTA/2022/3) Submissions from Parties and observers. Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement
2021
CMA.3 - Glasgow, UK (31 Oct. - 12 Nov.)	Decision 4/CMA.3 adopted	4/CMA.3: Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement (English version). This decision is contained in the report of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement on its third session, held in Glasgow from 31 October to 13 November 2021 (FCCC/PA/CMA/2021/10/Add.1). Also available in other language versions
CMA.3 - Glasgow, UK (31 Oct. - 12 Nov.)	12 c	In-session draft decision (FCCC/PA/CMA/2021/L.20)
SBSTA 52-55 - Glasgow, UK (31 Oct. - 12 Nov.)	15 c	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2021/L.8), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
May-June Climate Change Conference (subsidiary bodies sessions) - Fully virtual (31 May - 17 Jun.)	15 c	In-session information notes
	n/a	Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting: SBSTA Chair - Heads of Delegations: Article 6 informal stock take (14 Jun.): Informal note by the SBSTA Chair
		Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting: Any other matters identified by Parties (12Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
		Meeting on implementation of Article 6.8 (9 Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
		Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting on use of Kyoto Protocol units towards NDCs (8 Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
		Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Meeting on enabling ambition in Article 6 instruments (2 Jun.): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received

Archives: Article 6 (2016 - 2020)

Year	Session	Agenda item	Information
2020	UN Climate Change Dialogues 2020 (Climate Dialogues) (23 Nov.-4 Dec. 2020)	n/a	Due to the health and safety measures put in place worldwide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, COP 26 and subsidiary body sessions was postponed to 2021.
			Article 6 component: 6.4: Event (26 Nov.): Baselines and additionality in the 6.4 mechanism: informal meeting of Article 6 experts
			Article 6 components: 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8: Event (24 Nov.): Dialogue on outstanding Article 6 issues: informal meeting of the SBSTA Chair with Heads of Delegation and regional Coordinators
	June Momentum for Climate Change (1-10 Jun. 2020)	n/a	In line with its COVID-19 response, the UNFCCC secretariat did not convene any physical meetings and instead conducted a series of online events under the guidance of the chairs of the SBSTA and the SBI and with the support of the UNFCCC secretariat. This arrangement offered an opportunity for Parties and other stakeholders to continue exchanging views and sharing information in order to maintain momentum in the UNFCCC process and to showcase how climate action was progressing under the special circumstances the world was facing.
2019	CMA.2 - Madrid, Spain (2-13 Dec. 2019)	--	Decision 9/CMA.2: Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, contained in document FCCC/PA/CMA/2019/6/Add.1
	CMA.2 - Madrid, Spain (2-13 Dec. 2019)	11a: A6.2 - Cooperative approaches 11b: A6.4 - Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism 11c: A6.8 - Non-market approaches	In-session draft decision (FCCC/PA/CMA/2019/L.9), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
	SBSTA 51 - Madrid, Spain (2-9 Dec. 2019)	12 a: A6.2 - Cooperative approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2019/L.16), incl. in-session draft negotiating text
		12 b: A6.4 - Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2019/L.17), incl. in-session draft negotiating text
		12 c: A6.8 - Non-market approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2019/L.18), incl. in-session draft negotiating text
	SBSTA 50 - Bonn, Germany (17-27 Jun. 2019)	11 a: A6.2 - Cooperative approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2019/L.9), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
		11 b: A6.4 - Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2019/L.10), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
		11 c: A6.8 - Non-market approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2019/L.11), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts
2018	CMA. 1.3 & COP 24 -Katowice, Poland (2-14 Dec. 2018)	--	Decision 8/CMA.1: Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and paragraphs 36–40 of decision 1/CP.21, contained in document FCCC/PA/CMA/2018/3/Add.1
		4 (COP24) 3 (CMA.1.3)	In-session draft decision (FCCC/CP/2018/L.28) under COP24 agenda item 4 and CMA.1.3 agenda item 3
		--	The Katowice texts. Proposal by the President
		--	President's textual proposal. Ministerial consultations on cooperative implementation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (Art 6.2, Art 6.4 and Art 6.8) (12 Dec. 2018)
	SBSTA 49 - Katowice, Poland (2-8 Dec. 2018)	11 a: A6.2 - Cooperative approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.20 on matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts for Art. 6.2 and other related document
		11 b: A6.4 - Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.20 on Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts for Art. 6.4 and other related document
		11 c: A6.8 - Non-market approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.20 on Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement), incl. in-session draft negotiating text for Art. 6.8 and other related documents
	SBSTA 49 - Intersessional work	--	Joint reflections note by the presiding officers of the APA, the SBSTA and the SBI (APA-SBSTA-SBI.2018 Informal 2) (15 Oct. 2018)
	SBSTA 48.2 - Bangkok, Thailand (4-9 Sep. 2018)	12 a: A6.2 - Cooperative approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.16), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts, informal note and pre-session document
		12 b: A6.4 - Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.16), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts, informal note and pre-session document
		12 c: A6.8 - Non-market approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.16), incl. in-session draft negotiating texts, informal note and pre-session document
	SBSTA 48 - Bonn, Germany (30 Apr.-10 May 2018)	12 a: A6.2 - Cooperative approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.12), incl. in-session informal notes, other related document and pre-session document
		12 b: A6.4 - Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.13), incl. in-session informal notes and pre-session document
		12 c: A6.4 - Non-market approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.14), incl. in-session informal notes and pre-session document
2017	SBSTA 47 -Fiji / Bonn, Germany (6-15 Nov. 2017)	11 a: A6.2 - Cooperative approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2017/L.26), incl. in-session informal notes
		11 b: A6.4 - Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2017/L.27), incl. in-session informal notes
		11 c: A6.8 - Non-market approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2017/L.28), incl. in-session informal notes and an informal document
	SBSTA 46 - Bonn, Germany (8-18 May 2017)	10 a: A6.2 - Cooperative approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2017/L.15), incl. co-facilitator's informal information note (17 May 2017)
		10 b: A6.4 - Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2017/L.16), incl. co-facilitator's informal information note (17 May 2017)
		10 c: A6.8 - Non-market approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2017/L.17), incl. co-facilitator's informal information note (17 May 2017)
2016	SBSTA 45 - Marrakech, Morocco (7-14 Nov. 2016)	12 a: A6.2 - Cooperative approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2016/L.28)
		12 b: A6.4 - Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2016/L.29)
		12 c: A6.8 - Non-market approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2016/L.30)
	SBSTA 44 - Bonn, Germany (16-26 May 2016)	11 a: A6.2 - Cooperative approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2016/L.11), incl. co-facilitators' note (21 May 2016)
		11 b: A6.4 - Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2016/L.12), incl. co-facilitators' note (21 May 2016)
		11 c: A6.8 - Non-market approaches	In-session draft conclusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2016/L.13), incl. co-facilitators' note (21 May 2016)

2023 - present

Article 6 component	Date	Event information and related papers
2025
6.8	12 May 2025	Capacity building for effective implementation of non-market approaches under Article 6.8
2024
6.2 and 6.4	2-4 Oct. 2024	Hybrid workshops relating to Article 6.2 and Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement
2023
6.4 and 6.2	27-28 Oct.	Technical expert dialogue on the matters referred to in Article 6.4, including a joint session on their relation to corresponding matters under the cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement
6.2	26-28 Oct.	Workshop to consider the technical paper on the elements referred to in paragraph 92(a–d) of document FCCC/SBSTA/2023/4 related to Article 6.2
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8	25 Oct.	Voluntary forum of Article 6 registry system administrators and technical experts
6.2	Oct.-Dec.	Submissions on Guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement and in decision 2/CMA.3 (Mandate: FCCC/SBSTA/2023/L.6)
6.4	Sep.-Nov.	Submissions on rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement and referred to in decision 3/CMA.3 (Mandate: FCCC/SBSTA/2023/L.6)
6.8	Sep.	Submissions on Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement and in decision 4/CMA.3 (Mandate: FCCC/SBSTA/2023/L.4)
6.2	May-Jul.	Submissions - Guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement and in decision 2/CMA.3 (Mandates FCCC/PA/CMA/2022/L.15, paras. 15a and 15b and decision 6/CMA.4 paras. 26 and 33c f the English language versions respectively)

2020 -2022

Article 6 component	Date	Event information and related papers
2022
	25 Oct.	SBSTA Chair informal document, including textual proposals, for consideration by the SBSTA in recommending a draft decision on the work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement and in decision 4/CMA.3 for consideration and adoption at CMA.4
	25 Oct.	SBSTA Chair informal document, including textual proposals, for consideration by the SBSTA in recommending a draft decision on guidance on the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement for consideration and adoption at CMA 4
	24 Oct.	SBSTA Chair informal document, including textual proposals, for consideration by the SBSTA in recommending a draft decision on further guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement for consideration and adoption at CMA 4
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8	Aug.-Oct.	Submissions on Articles 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8 of the Paris Agreement
6.2 and 6.4	4-7 Oct.	Article 6.2 and Article 6.4 Hybrid Technical Workshops
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8	20-29 Sep.	Article 6.2, Article. 6.4, and Article 6.8 Technical Papers and Virtual Workshops
6.2	18-19 May	Technical workshop on options for implementing the infrastructure requirements as per chapter VI (Recording and tracking) of the annex to decision 2/CMA.3 Submission on options for the tables and outlines for the information required pursuant to chapter IV of the annex (Reporting)
6.2	16-17 May	Technical workshop on tables and outlines for reporting information required pursuant to chapter IV (Reporting) of the annex to decision 2/CMA.3 Submission on options for implementing the infrastructure requirements referred to in chapter VI of the annex (Recording and tracking)
2021
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8	18 Oct	SBSTA Chair informal consultations with Heads of Delegations and Group Chairs and Coordinators Informal “Options Paper” by the SBSTA Chair	SBSTA Chair informal technical expert dialogues (ITEDs) The SBSTA Chair held informal technical expert dialogues (ITEDs) to facilitate further informal discussion among Parties on unresolved issues on the topics under the event information column. Parties and admitted observer organizations were encouraged to make voluntary submissions on these topics. The SBSTA Chair also provided summaries on the discussions that took place for each topic to facilitate further deliberations among Parties at the SBSTA session in Glasgow:
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8	15 Oct	Overall mitigation in global emissions: Presentation / SBSTA Chair summary
6.4	14 Oct	Baselines and additionality for the 6.4 mechanism: Presentation / SBSTA Chair summary Submissions received
6.2	8 Oct	Implementation of cooperative approaches using non-GHG metrics per 6.2 guidance: Presentation / SBSTA Chair summary Submissions received
6.8	7 Oct	Governance and timelines for the 6.8 framework: Presentation / SBSTA Chair summary note Submissions received
6.4	24 Sep	Clean development mechanism transition: Presentation / SBSTA Chair summary Submissions received
6.2	23 Sep	Reporting and review cycle per A.6.2 guidance: Presentation / SBSTA Chair summary note Submissions received
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8 Informal ministerial consultations	26 Jul	Report by Minister Grace Fu (Singapore) and Minister Sveinung Rotevatn (Norway) on the Informal Ministerial Consultations on Article 6 of the PA on 7 and 12 July
	12 Jul	July Ministerial Meeting - Finalising Article 6 in the Paris Rulebook
	7 Jul
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8 Informal consultations by the COP 25 Presidency and the COP 26 incoming Presidency	23 Jun	Briefing for Heads of Delegations on informal ministerial consultations. Summary by the Chair
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8	14 Jun	SBSTA Chair - Heads of Delegations: Article 6 informal stock take: Informal note by the SBSTA Chair
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8	12 Jun	Any other matters identified by Parties: SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
6.2	11 Jun	Reporting and accounting for GHGs and non-GHGs under Article 6.2: SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
6.8	9 Jun	Implementation of Article 6.8: SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8	8 Jun	Use of Kyoto Protocol units towards NDCs: SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
6.4	5 Jun	Implementing overall mitigation in global emissions in the Article 6.4 mechanism: SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
6.4	4 Jun	Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) activity transition to Article 6.4 mechanism: SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8	2 Jun	Enabling ambition in Article 6 instruments: SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8	20-21 May	Ensuring rapid operationalization (Articles 6.2, 6.4, and 6.8): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received	2021 SBSTA Chair informal technical expert dialogue (concept note)
6.4	20 Apr	Avoiding double use for outside the NDCs for Article 6.4: SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
6.2 and 6.4	19 Apr	Financing for adaptation/Share of Proceeds (Article 6.2 and 6.4): SBSTA Chair summary note and submissions received
2020
6.2, 6.4 and 6.8 Informal event at the 2020 Climate Dialogues	24 Nov	Dialogue on outstanding Article 6 issues: informal meeting of the SBSTA Chair with Heads of Delegation and regional Coordinators
6.4 Informal event at the 2020 Climate Dialogues	26 Nov	Baselines and additionality in the 6.4 mechanism: informal meeting of Article 6 experts

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