Mauritania

[machine translated, excerpt]: Mauritania intends to resort to voluntary cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement to achieve part of its mitigation objective by using carbon market mechanisms (transformative carbon asset facility, etc.). In this context, the country plans to use these tools in the development and management of NAMA projects under the CDM mechanism.

[machine translated] Cooperation under Article 6 The Islamic Republic of Mauritania recognizes the importance of the cooperation mechanisms provided for in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement as a key lever for mobilizing additional financing for its climate actions. These mechanisms represent a strategic opportunity to strengthen the implementation of mitigation and adaptation projects, particularly by reinforcing the national carbon market ecosystem. In this context, Mauritania has undertaken a series of actions aimed at structuring and developing this market, particularly through the Ministry of Energy, within the framework of its green hydrogen program. This program is supported by the development of a long-term low-carbon development strategy, awareness-raising and training campaigns for stakeholders on the cooperative approaches provided for in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and the establishment of a dedicated institutional framework for the governance of Article 6 activities (eligibility criteria, authorization procedures, and transfer modalities for ITMOs/carbon credits). Mauritania also seeks to boost the participation of public and private actors in this market through capacity building, thereby consolidating their commitment to ambitious projects focused on the development of renewable energies (wind, solar, hydropower), green hydrogen, energy efficiency, integrated waste management, sustainable transport, agroforestry, ecosystem restoration (mangroves, wetlands, seagrass beds), and other green infrastructure. These steps are part of a transparent and responsible approach, respectful of international requirements, guaranteeing the traceability of transfers and avoiding any double counting, in order to maximize the environmental and socio-economic impact of projects compatible with national sustainable development ambitions.