Business Forum on JCM Project Matchmaking and Advancing Article 6 Implementation in Bangladesh
07/12/2025
10:00
BST (UST+6)
Department of Environment (DOE), Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change of Bangladesh, Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOEJ)
Format
Hybrid
Coverage
Asia
Theme(s)
Article 6 Introduction, Private Sector Engagement, High Integrity Carbon Markets
Business Forum on JCM Project Matchmaking and Advancing Article 6 Implementation in Bangladesh was held to promote the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement by fostering business engagement and facilitating JCM project matchmaking for carbon markets in Bangladesh. The event brought together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to discuss the role of businesses in developing JCM projects and to create opportunities for meaningful partnerships.
Key Activities:
- Sessions to enhance understanding of Article 6 mechanisms and related policy frameworks.
- Discussions on private sector participation in carbon market development.
- Presentation of potential JCM project opportunities aligned with Bangladesh’s national climate goals.
- Matchmaking among potential partners to encourage low-carbon investment through JCM project formulation.
Outcomes:
- Improved awareness and capacity among participants regarding Article 6 mechanisms.
- Increased interest from private sector actors in engaging with carbon markets.
- Exchange of information on several potential JCM project opportunities.
- Strengthened collaboration between public and private stakeholders to advance low-carbon investment.
Through this forum, significant progress was made toward building a foundation for JCM project development in Bangladesh.
| Time | Agenda (scroll to right, for mobile users) | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
Session1 | Opening of the workshop | |
10:00-10:05 | Welcome Remarks from DOE | Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman (ndc), Director General, DOE |
10:05-10:10 | Welcome Remarks from IGES | Mr. Kazuhisa Koakutsu, Director, A6IP/IGES |
10:10-10:15 | Remarks from JBCCI | Ms. Maria Howlader, the Secretary General, JBCCI |
10:15-10:20 | A6 and JCM in Bangladesh | Mr. Mirza Shawkat Ali, Director (Climate Change and Int’l Convention) DoE |
10:20-10:30 | Remarks from MOEJ | Mr. Keitaro Tsuji, Director JCM Office, MOEJ |
10:30-10:40 | Chief Guest Remarks from MOEFCC | Ms. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Honorable Advisor, MOEFCC |
10:40-10:50 | Pre-launching of the Article 6 Guidebook for Private Sector, Positive project areas for implementation of Article 6 | MOEFCC-MOEJ-DOE-A6IP |
10:50-11:00 | Remarks of the chair | Mr. Mohammad Navid Safiullah, Additional Secretary, MOEFCC |
11:00-11:15 | Tea Break and Refreshment | |
Session2 | JCM and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement | |
11:15-11:30 | Carbon Market Framework in Bangladesh | Md. Harun Or Rashid, Deputy Director (International Convention) Department of Environment (DOE) |
11:30-11:45 | Japan’s Approach to Article 6: The Role of the Joint Crediting Mechanism and Its Latest Progress | |
11:45-11:55 | Rule of Implementation under JCM and Global Match | |
11:55-12:05 | Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: Enabling International Carbon Markets and Cooperation | |
12:05-12:15 | Introduction to ADB support for Carbon market fund for JCM | |
12:15-12:25 | Carbon market instrument for advancing the Article 6 implementation | Mr. Keisuke Iyadomi, Senior Carbon Finance Specialist, World Bank |
12:25-12:50 | Interactive discussion (Q&A) | All participants |
12:50-14:00 | Prayer and Lunch Break | |
Session3 | Key Sectors and Technologies for Implementation under Article 6.2 and the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) | |
14:00-14:05 | Solar power system: IDCOL Renewable Energy Overview | |
14:05-14:10 | Agrivoltaics: Developing a Sustainable Business Model for Agrivoltaics in Bangladesh: Progress and Insights | Mr. Dipal C. Barua Founder & Chairman, Bright Green Energy Foundation (BGEF) |
14:10-14:15 | Nature based solution: Bengal Blue Carbon Initiatives using NbS -Mangrove Afforestation for Protecting Coastal areas and Sequestration of GHG- | M. Samiun Nabi, Certified Climate Finance Expert, Head of SPB, Institute for Water Modeling (IWM) |
14:15-14:20 | Waste to Energy: Chattogram Waste-to-Energy Project: Leveraging JCM for Climate Action | |
14:20-14:25 | Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD): Driving Agricultural Transformation with AWD and Digital Platforms -DX/GX Strategies through the JCM Pilot Program- | Mr. Shunsuke Miyake, Global Business Promotion Div. Manager, Ryobi Systems co., ltd. |
14:25-14:30 | Summary and Closing | Dr. Bijon Kumer Mitra, Research Director (ISC), IGES Mr. Kazuhisa Koakutsu, Director, A6IP Mr. Dharitri Kumar Sarkar, Joint Secretary, MoEFCC |
14:30-14:50 | Coffee Break | |
Session4 | Business Matchmaking | |
14:50-17:00 | Consultation: 15-minute slots × 8 slots x about 7 tables, where Bangladeshi Companies can directly interact with relevant agencies and Japanese companies. Note: Advance pre-registration is required for Bangladeshi companies |