Introduction to theParis Agreement Article 6Implementation Partnership Center

The Article 6 Implementation Partnership
Overview
Structure

Promote international collaboration for capacity building related to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement,
including by sharing good practices on, and supporting the implementation of Article 6.

Launch & Collaboration
Launched
Japan
Main

Nov

16,

participants

2022@COP27,Pavilion(Ministeriallevel):

Japan, United States, Germany, Italy, New Zealand,
Singapore, Sweden, Estonia, UNFCCC Secretariat,
W orld Bank, IETA

Letter of Intent signed on Nov 16, 2022,

betw een
Mr. Nishimura, Ministerand Mr. Stiell, Executive Secretaryon collaboration under this partnership.

of Environment,of the UNFCCC,

MemorandumofCooperation
signedon Jan 26, 2023 betw een the W orld Bank and MOEJ, oncollaboration for the realization of global carbon markets.

Our partnership leverages the combined know- how of countries, regional alliances,multilateral bodies, and public / private institutions of every size

The Center (“A6IP”): Secretariat of the Partnership
BackgroundManagement Structure
Article 6 Implementation Partnership

Thematic WGs

Partner Countries

Int’l Orgs

and Energy Ministers’ Meeting, together

UNFCCC
RCC /RegionalAlliances

Research Institute/ Private Sectors

The Center is formally established by G7
Ministers on Apr 2023 at the G7 Climate

Plenary andThematic WGs

Activities of the Center

IGES manages the Center
Governing structure will be expanded with UNFCCC / World Bank

1. Authorization
Support countries’ authorization (capacity
building to government officials, setting
policies and guidelines, etc.)

2. Reporting
Support developing initial, annual,and regular reportingwith the declaration of the G7 “ Principles ofHighIntegrityCarbonMarkets”.

The Center has a global remit to promotethese principles through capacity- building— helping to develop the know- how,institutional arrangements, & international
relationships needed to leverage Article 6.

A6
Implementation
PartnershipCenter(i) Capacity
Building Support

Steering
Committee
Secretariat(ii) Annual Report,
Data Archive(iii) Holding
WGs/meetings

Center manages the Partnership
Develops & shares CB tools + tailored support packages

3. Tracking
Support developing a national registry,
utilizing international registry, or others

Information
Platform

TechnicalAssistancePrivate SectorSupport

A6IP Activities
OutlineBasedon the decisions on the detailed rules for implementing Article 6 at COP27, establish thematic
working groups (W G) of (1) authorization, (2) reporting, and (3) tracking, necessary for theimplementation of Article 6, and provide support for capacity building (CB)and institutional arrangements, mainly targeting government officials.

Activities
Thematic Working Groups (“WG”)

Partnership Website
A6partnership.org

1. Authorization
Support countries’ authorization (capacitybuilding to government officials, setting
policies and guidelines, etc.)

2. Reporting
Support developing initial, annual,and regular reporting

3. Tracking
Support developing a national registry,utilizing international registry, or others

Information Platform

Technical AssistancePrivate Sector SupportArticle 6 updates:
Info on capacity building & related events

Practical training:W orkshops for mutual
learning on W G themes (How to use Article
6 based on JCM experience)

Networking, awareness, & advocacy:
Joint engagement across sectors & borders

Resource sharing:
Case studies & good practices

Technical assistance:
On methodology development

Research & training:
Co- creating webinars, playbooks, & otherassets for capacity buildingA6IP Schedule– 2023- 2024
JanMar

G7 in Sapporo
MaySB58

Jul

SepTBA

COP28

Nov2024

FebAprJunAug

OctDec

A6IPC (Secretariat of the A6IP) operates
1st W Gs

2nd W Gs

3 rd W Gs

Information Platform (via website・e- newsletter）
Development of A6IP Support Package
Meeting

AgendaPlenary Meeting (Sep ‘23)

Focusing on regional activities welcoming RCCs and regional alliances

Authorization WG (Sep ‘23)

Authorization processes and institutional arrangements

Reporting WG (Oct ‘23)

A6 reporting (initial report and annual information)

Tracking WG (Nov ‘23)

Development and operation of registries

COP28 (Dec ‘23)

Ministerial event: Outlining the latest A6IP capacity building tools and packaged support-Webinar: Private Sector (Jan ‘24)

Preparing the private sector for A6 (in partnership with IETA)-A6IP Advisory Group Meeting

Setting 2024 strategic direction for supporting partner countries

3rdWGs (Jan- Mar ‘24)

Authorization, Reporting, Tracking + Regional & Cross- Sector WGs [TBD]

2nd-

The Center (“A6IP”): Our Team
A6IPC Office @ IGES HQ (Japan)

Kazuhisa Koakutsu
DirectorYuqing (Ariel) Yu
Deputy Director
IGES BRCRabhi Abdessalem
Program Manager

Tomoko Yamashita
Program Coordinator

Diana Khan
Program Manager

Toshinori Hamaguchi
Program Manager

Chatthep Chanyam
Technical Officer

Hayato Nakamura
Program Manager

Kahori Yamamoto
AdministrativeAssistant

Kai Tsi LingIntern