A6IP Tools to support Authorization

Paris Agreement Article 6Implementation Partnership CenterA6IP Capacity Building Tools (Introductory tool)
The A6IP Capacity Building Tools covers 3 components:
TrackingAuthorization

ReportingThe objectives of the tools are:Key elements
Introductory toArticle 6 Rulebook
How-to Guide(Step-by-step)
Showcase(Practice on theground)
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Article 6 Library

Objectives

Promote understanding of the A6 rulebook,incl. relevant CMA decisions, guidance andreporting formats

Provide step-by-step consideration to set
up/implement each component of Article 6rules
Facilitate sharing of practical implementationon the ground (case studies)
Promote access to useful available resources,tools, and databases from A6IP and variouspartners
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Accessing A6IP Capacity Building Tools
Capacity Building - Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (a6partnership.org)

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A6IP Capacity Building Tools on Authorization
The A6IP CB Tools on Authorization aims to address:• Authorization under Article 6.2 and key elements in Article 6
guidance relating to authorization• Key consideration on authorization• Compilation of authorization frameworks by various countries(with access links)• Examples of authorization process, criteria and content of an
authorization statement, based on recent practices

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Key consideration for authorization
The CB tools identify the steps and key consideration for putting in place authorization arrangements
drawing from experience and practices.
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Determine the scope of use ofArticle 6

Develop national authorization
process
Develop authorization criteria/
terms and provisions

Determine the accounting
approach
Track and report on authorization(Link with tracking/reporting tools)

How the authorization ensures that the mitigation
activity contributions to the implementation of
the country’s NDCHow the authorization ensures that the transfer ofmitigation outcomes will not undermine thecountry’s ability to achieve its own NDCHow the authorization addresses elements
required for Article 6 reporting, including on,among others, environmental integrity andsustainable development

5Implementation of authorization

Depending on a different country’s context, authorization arrangements may be implemented throughlegal, policy and/or procedural instruments/types of documents based on the national legal system,
delegation of powers, and other national contexts.
Primary legislation /Regulations

Subordinate legislation /Operational guidelines

Other documents

Matters relating to authorization- Legal mandate and authority relating toauthorization

Authorization criteria, terms and provisions- Operational manual for officials- Manual/guidance for mitigation activity
participants- High-level principles guiding authorization(Optional)

Procedures for request and review/approvalof authorization

Legal authority to collect authorization
fee/share of proceeds (if decided so)

Authorization fee/share of proceeds
structure and collection procedures

Manual/guidance (referred to above)

Mandate to put in place/manage ITMOs
tracking arrangements

Functional requirements of a registryTerms of reference for a registry

Registry operational procedures

User manual

Reporting mandate, including avoidance of
double counting

Procedures for reporting and performing
corresponding adjustments

Explanatory documents

Other relevant procedures- Authorization request form
- Authorization form/template- Other forms and templates, as needed

Related matters

6Illustrative elements of authorization arrangements(To be published on A6IP website)

The tool aims to provide suggested illustrative elements of Article 6
authorization arrangements based on practices and experience ofcountries in implementing Article 6 and to serve as a guiding toolcountries may use to support consideration in putting in placeauthorization arrangements as part of the participation elements
under the Article 6.2 guidance.
The tool covers the following key topics:••••••- Images from draft version -Authorized authority
Roles and responsibilities of the authorized authority and relevant bodies
Authorization process
Authorization consideration (criteria, terms and conditions)
Changes to authorization
Authorization statement / Letter of authorization

Annexes• Examples of authorized authority• Examples of authorization criteria, terms and conditions• Examples of content of authorization statement

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Contact: a6_partnership@iges.or.jp
Website: https://a6partnership.org