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Vision

All Parties are able to enhance and implement ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs) through the use of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Mission

Promoting inclusive global collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building to implement high integrity carbon markets through Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Background

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement recognizes that Parties may pursue voluntary cooperation to achieve their NDCs. The implementation of market mechanisms under Article 6 is expected to stimulate carbon markets and private investment, contributing to economic growth and greenhouse gas mitigation. The development of institutional arrangements, eligible projects, and knowledge sharing will be key for successful implementation. To promote international collaboration for capacity building and address implementation challenges, the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, launched the Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP). The A6IP Center, launched at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) in Japan following the 2023 G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy, and the Environment in Sapporo, provides the A6IP secretariat services. As of January 2025, A6IP works with 86 partner countries and more than 100 organizations and private sector partners to promote institutional and technical capacity building to achieve best practices and enhance global collaboration.

Read more about the creation of the A6IP and the A6IP Center.

Joining the Partnership

A6IP is open to new partners that can join via online form. Partners include countries, organizations, and the private sector. There is no fee to join A6IP.

Activities

A6IP provides capacity building resources through its Knowledge Hub, as well as hosts webinars, working groups, and other relevant events to build capacity for partners. A6IP also hosts the Global Support Package, which provides support specific to partner country needs.