Business Forum on JCM Project Matchmaking and Advancing Article 6 Implementation in Bangladesh
08/12/2025
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 aims at Advancing Article 6 Implementation through Business Engagement and JCM Project Matchmaking for Carbon Markets in Bangladesh is to promote a practical understanding of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and its implementation through the formulation of Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) projects in Bangladesh. The workshop aims to engage key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to explore the role of businesses in developing JCM projects and to facilitate meaningful matchmaking between potential partners.
By facilitating dialogue, knowledge sharing, and targeted matchmaking among potential partners, the forum aims to:
- Build awareness and capacity around Article 6 mechanisms and related policy frameworks.
- Promote private sector participation in carbon market development.
- Identify potential JCM project opportunities aligned with national climate goals.
- Encourage matchmaking that drive low-carbon investment through JCM project formulation
| Time | Agenda (scroll to right, for mobile users) | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
Session1 | Opening of the workshop | |
10:00-10:05 | Welcome Remarks from DOE | Mirza Shawkat Ali, Director (Climate Change and Int’l Convention) DoE |
10:05-10:10 | Welcome Remarks from IGES | Mr. Kazuhisa Koakutsu, Director, A6IP/IGES |
10:10-10:15 | Remarks from JBCCI | JBCCI (TBC) |
10:15-10:20 | Remarks from MOEJ | Mr. Keitaro Tsuji, Director JCM Office, MOEJ |
10:20-10:25 | Special Guest remarks from MOEFCC | Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary, MOEFCC |
10:25-10:35 | Chief Guest Remarks from MOEFCC | Ms. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Honorable Advisor, MOEFCC |
10:35-10:45 | Pre-launching of the Article 6 Guidebook for Private Sector, Positive project areas for implementation of Article 6 | MOEFCC-MOEJ-DOE-A6IP |
10:45-10:55 | Remarks of the chair | Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman (ndc), Director General, DOE |
10:55-11:15 | Tea Break and Refreshment | |
Session2 | JCM and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement | |
11:15-11:25 | National Policy Context and Ongoing Efforts for JCM and Article 6 Implementation in Bangladesh/ Priority Sectors for Article 6 Implementation in Bangladesh | DOE |
11:25-11:35 | Japan’s Approach to Article 6: The Role of the Joint Crediting Mechanism and Its Latest Progress | MOEJ |
11:35-11:45 | Rule of Implementation under JCM and Global Match | JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA) |
11:45-11:55 | Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: Enabling International Carbon Markets and Cooperation | A6IP |
11:55-12:05 | Introduction to ADB support for Carbon market fund for JCM | Mr. Shohei Okano, Environment and Carbon Market Specialist JFJCM Fund Manager Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
12:05-12:15 | Carbon market instrument for advancing the Article 6 implementation | World Bank |
12:15-12:40 | Interactive discussion (Q&A) | All participants |
12:40-14:00 | Prayer and Lunch Break | |
Session3 | Session 2: Key Sectors and Technologies for Implementation under Article 6.2 and the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) | |
14:00-14:05 | Solar power system | (TBC) |
14:05-14:10 | Agrivoltaics | (TBC) |
14:10-14:15 | Nature based solution | (TBC) |
14:15-14:20 | Waste to Energy | (TBC) |
14:20-14:25 | Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) | (TBC) |
14:25-14:30 | Cook Stove | (TBC) |
14:30-14:50 | Coffee Break | |
Session4 | Business Matchmaking | |
14:50-17:00 | Consultation: 15-minute slots × 8 slots x about 8 tables, where Bangladeshi Companies can directly interact with relevant agencies and Japanese companies. Note: Advance pre-registration is required for Bangladeshi companies | |
17:00-17:15 | Closing by MOEJ, IGES and DOE |