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A6IP to Co-Organize "Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) General Assembly Meeting" at COP30

The Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center is pleased to announce the official schedule for the A6IP General Assembly Meeting to be held during the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, at the Japan Pavilion.

This General Assembly provides a crucial opportunity for all A6IP partners, as well as external stakeholders, to come together, review the significant progress achieved, address current challenges, and highlight the key outcomes of the Partnership’s activities over the past year.

We encourage all partners and interested parties to mark their calendars for this important side event.

Tentative Agenda is downloadable here

Detaild Information

Event: Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) General Assembly Meeting at COP30
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time (Brazil): 15:45 – 17:00 (BRT)
Location: COP30 Japan Pavilion, Belém, Brazil
Organizer: Ministry of Environment, Japan (MOEJ)
Co-organizers: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) / Article 6 Implementation Partnership Center (A6IP)

Program Highlights

The meeting will feature welcome remarks from high-level officials and presentations showcasing country experiences and perspectives on Article 6 implementation.

Confirmed Participants Include:

  • Opening and Welcome Remarks
    • Mr. TSUJI Keitaro, Director, Office for the Joint Crediting Mechanism and International Carbon Market, Global Environment Bureau, MOEJ
  • Session I: Strategic Framing and Purpose of the Assembly
    • Mr. KOAKUTSU Kazuhisa, Programme Director, IGES / Director of A6IP Center
    • Representative from MOEJ
  • Session II: Country and Organization Updates on Article 6 Implementation

    • Viet Nam: Reflections on Business Forum outcomes and JCM readiness
    • Indonesia (KLH): Update on institutional arrangements and stakeholder engagement under JCM, including MRA
    • India (MOEFCC): Insights from the Matching Session and national Article 6 strategy
    • Palau: Experience in preparing and submitting the Article 6 Initial Report
    • Maldives: Experience in preparing and submitting the Article 6 Initial Report and future plans
    • UNDP: Support for system development and implementation planning in Uzbekistan under A6IP

  •  Session III: Looking Ahead – Toward NDC3.0 and COP31
    • UNFCCC Secretariat: Strategic perspectives on Article 6 and NDC alignment
    • World Bank: Insights on financing and implementation support
    • UNIDO: Perspectives on regional collaboration and capacity building in Africa
    • IETA: Reflections from the private sector on enabling Article 6 market engagement and opportunities for JCM-linked cooperation
  • Closing Remarks:
    • TAKAHASHI Kentaro, Deputy Director, Office for the Joint Crediting Mechanism and International Carbon Market, Global Environment Bureau, MOEJ

How to Participate

The event will be held physically at the Japan Pavilion and stremed by Zoom webinar. Please check the official COP30 Japan Pavilion website for any details regarding potential virtual attendance or updates.

For full details, please visit the official COP30 Japan Pavilion seminar page: COP30 Japan Pavilion Seminar Page

Related Link

https://a6partnership.org/training-events/article-6-implementation-partnership-a6ip-general-assembly-meeting-at-cop30