Regular reports: The secretariat will regularly prepare reports on activities and performance for consideration by the Supervisory Body.

Definition of Article 6.4 Standards from the Decision and document framework:  

Standards are designed to achieve a uniform approach to compliance with the rules, modalities and procedures for the Article 6.4 mechanism (RMP). A standard describes mandatory levels of performance and/or provides mandatory specifications and as such sets out the requirements against which compliance is evaluated. Standards include: policy standards, methodologies and standardized baselines. For a list of approved mechanism methodologies, click here. 

Definition of Article 6.4 Procedures from the Decision and document framework: 

A procedure contains a mandatory series of actions that must be undertaken to demonstrate in a uniform and consistent way that the Supervisory Body, the secretariat, activity participants, DOEs/AEs, and designated national authorities (DNAs) comply with the rules, modalities and procedures for the Article 6.4 mechanism and the standards issued by the Supervisory Body. Procedures contain requirements with regard to regulatory processes in the Article 6.4 mechanism activity cycle and in the accreditation of operational entities, and operational processes of the Supervisory Body and its support structure.

Definition of Article 6.4 Tools from the Decision and document framework: 

A tool is a means of demonstrating (e.g. by calculating, determining, estimating, elaborating, identifying or testing) that a specific requirement in a standard or procedure is met. For a list of approved methodological tools, click here. 

 * Starting from 9 am (Central European Time) 11 Feb. 2025, project participants of CDM activities eligible for transition to Article 6.4 must use the A6.4 SD Tool, unless they've already submitted additional documentation for transition by 9 am (Central European Time) 11 Feb. 2025, as outlined in SBM014 meeting report, para. 21 and related documents.

Upcoming additions to the regulations, such as methodologies, tools, guidelines, and forms, will be available over time. Visit regularly for updates.

Definition of Article 6.4 Information notes from the Decision and document framework: 

An information note contains factual and/or analytical information on a particular subject matter relating to the Article 6.4 mechanism rules and requirements, rulings of the Supervisory Body (that is, the reasons for the decision), or the functioning of the Supervisory Body and its support structure. Information notes do not contain requirements and may be published as annexes to the Supervisory Body meeting annotated agendas or reports, and/or directly in the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body section of the UNFCCC website in cases where the secretariat is mandated to produce such notes. 

Definition of Article 6.4 forms from the Decision and document framework:

Forms: Forms are used to capture data or information required in Article 6.4 mechanism processes. A form contains pre-defined fields to be filled in by activity participants, AEs/DOEs or DNAs. Completing and submitting forms is part of a series of actions (how to) required by the RMP, or a standard or procedure issued by the Supervisory Body. Forms are published directly in the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body section of the UNFCCC website.

* Starting from 9 am (Central European Time) 11 Feb. 2025, project participants of CDM activities eligible for transition to Article 6.4 must use the A6.4 SD Tool, unless they've already submitted additional documentation for transition by 9 am (Central European Time) 11 Feb. 2025, as outlined in SBM014 meeting report, para. 21 and related documents.