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May 2026 Update: Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Status

The mid‑May 2026 update on the status of Article 6 implementation under the Paris Agreement builds on the previous snapshot from mid‑April 2026. The latest developments highlight continued progress across reporting, policy frameworks, and overall carbon market activity.

National Reporting Developments

  • Japan, Maldives, and Switzerland submitted annual information under Article 6
  • Madagascar submitted regular information

Policy and Regulatory Developments

  • Malaysia published its National Carbon Market Policy

Key Insights

  • Article 6.4 Designated National Authorities (DNAs): 127 submissions (up from 125 in April)
  • Host Party participation requirements: 54 submissions (up from 49)
  • Prior consideration notifications for the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM): 1,144 (up from 1,140)
  • Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) transition approvals: 175 activities (up from 149)
  • Independent carbon standard projects: 12,422 (up from 12,347)
  • Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 submissions: 138 Parties (up from 136)

The May 2026 update reflects sustained momentum in Article 6 implementation, with incremental increases across key indicators and continued engagement with carbon market mechanisms.

Access the Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Status Report:
https://a6partnership.org/a6-implementation-status/about