June Article 6 Implementation Status Update – Final Update Until New Report in Q4 2026

The Article 6 implementation status update for June has been released, representing the final update derived from the 2025 report. The latest data indicate continued progress in the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, with advances across bilateral cooperation, institutional progress, and more.

An updated Implementation Status Report, incorporating new data and developments, is expected in Q4 2026.

Bilateral Cooperation

A total of 112 bilateral agreements have now been signed, reflecting growth from 107 in the previous update.

Institutional Progress

• 23 initial reports have been submitted (up from 20), including new submissions from Peru, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania
• 128 Designated National Authorities (DNAs) have been established (up from 127)
• 60 host Party participation requirements have been defined (up from 54)
• 141 Parties have submitted new NDCs (NDC 3.0s), (up from 138)

CDM Transition and PACM

• 215 Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) activities have been approved for transition (up from 197)
  • 22 activities have fully transitioned and are now registered under the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM)

Prior Consideration Notifications

• 1,151 activities have been submitted (up from 1,144), comprising:
  • 916 Project Activities (PAs)
  • 235 Programmes of Activities (PoAs)

Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM)

• 12,445 activities are registered (up from 12,422)

This final snapshot highlights continued acceleration in Article 6.2 implementation, institutional frameworks, and international carbon market activity.

The next comprehensive update and new information will be provided in the 2026 Implementation Status Report, planned for release in Q4 2026.

Access the full report:
https://a6partnership.org/a6-implementation-status/about