Article 6 Capacity-building and Implementation Support Landscape

Overview of Article 6 Capacity-building and Implementation Support in 2026

Capacity-building and implementation support play a critical role in assisting Parties to translate the agreed rules and frameworks into practical implementation, including making informed decisions that promote the contribution of Article 6 to the climate goals and ensure high integrity.

In 2026, at least 81 capacity-building and implementation support programs relating to Article 6, with engagement of over 123 Parties, have been identified across United Nations entities, regional organizations, international and non-governmental organizations, multilateral development banks, and government-led initiatives.

Article 6 capacity-building and implementation-support programs are active globally, with the highest numbers of programs engaged by Parties in West and Central Africa (32 programs), followed by Western Europe, North America, and Other States (which primarily comprise donor or support providing Parties) (31 programs), and East and Southern Africa (30 programs).

South Asia and Southeast Asia have the highest median programs per Party involved (eight and 7.5 programs per Party respectively). This represents the concentration of programs in many participating Parties in these regions.

Broad coverage of Parties receiving support can be observed in the Latin American and the Caribbean (26 Parties), aligning with the large number of Parties in this region, followed by West and Central Africa and East and Southern Africa (18 and 16 Parties respectively), many of which have engaged with the regional alliances in Africa regions.

While the findings demonstrate broad geographical coverage of capacity-building and implementation support programs, enhancing regional balance and outreach could further promote inclusive participation and enhance the global potential of Article 6. The presence of multiple programs per Party highlights opportunities for collaboration among implementing partners to harmonize efforts and maximize the alignment of support with the respective Parties’ needs.

Focus Areas of Capacity-building and Implementation Support

Capacity-building and implementation support programs for Article 6 cover a wide range of focus areas, with many programs incorporating multiple areas. The focus areas are categorized into five groups: Policies and Frameworks, Registry and Infrastructure, Reporting and Transparency, Project Development and Methodologies, and Knowledge and Others.

The findings highlight key trends and illustrate how support initiatives are responding to the priorities and needs of participating Parties.

Identified Article 6-related Capacity-building and Implementation Support Programs

Description of the Focus Areas

• Policies and Frameworks ("Policy/Framework") refers to activities aimed at supporting national Article 6 policies and strategies, authorization arrangements, legal and regulatory frameworks, and/or governance structure.
• Registry and Infrastructure ("Registry") refers to activities aimed at supporting national registries, registry interoperability, tracking systems, carbon market infrastructure, national MRV system, and/or related digital and IT systems.
• Reporting and Transparency ("Reporting") refers to activities aimed at supporting preparation and submission of Article 6 reports, application of corresponding adjustments, and/or interlinkages with the enhanced transparency framework and NDC accounting.
• Project Development and Methodologies ("Projects") refers to activities aimed at supporting Article 6 project identification and design, feasibility study, baseline and monitoring methodologies, validation and verification, and/or other activities related to the project cycle.
• Knowledge and Others ("Knowledge/Others) refers to other activities, for instance, activities aiming at providing general knowledge, awareness, and training, facilitating policy dialogue, or focusing on cross-cutting issues.

Endnotes and Remarks

Information on Article 6 capacity-building and implementation support programs was updated through direct and online survey data collection conducted by the A6IP Center from June to July 2026. For further information on the methodology, please kindly refer to the A6ISR 2026 Edition publication.

While the A6IP Center strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, please note that this information is subject to change and ongoing development. Interpretations of the covered programs and focus areas may vary across partner organizations. This analysis serves as a representative overview of relevant programs and should not be construed as exhaustive.