Forum on Advancing Article 6 Implementation through Business Engagement and JCM Project Matchmaking in Thailand
17/12/2025
09:00
Bangkok (GMT+7)
Hosted by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) & Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) (TGO), under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand
Format
Hybrid
Coverage
Asia
Theme(s)
Article 6 Introduction, Private Sector Engagement, High Integrity Carbon Markets
Background and Objectives
The Forum (Japan–Thai Business Matching Event) aims to accelerate cooperation between Japanese and Thai stakeholders for the implementation of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) through direct project development dialogue. Building on the growing importance of private sector engagement and the practical application of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, this event seeks to:
- Facilitate the development of JCM project pipelines in Thailand.
- Match low-carbon technology and solution providers from Japan with Thai developers, industries, and other potential partners.
- Promote business-driven contributions to climate goals and GHG emissions reductions in both countries.
- Clarify the relevant requirements and procedures to develop projects under the JCM Track of Premium T-VER to promote understanding among project developers.
For Thai companies, the event offers:
- Access to innovative, cost-sharing low-carbon technologies from Japan.
- Opportunities to benefit from international financing frameworks, such as those under the JCM, which can help reduce capital costs and investment risks.
- Improved business competitiveness in domestic and international carbon markets.
- Direct engagement with government counterparts and investors to streamline project implementation to contribute to Thailand’s NDC.
Expected Participants
- Thai companies and project developers interested in participating in JCM.
- Japanese companies offering relevant climate-friendly technologies and solutions.
Partner Organizations
- Embassy of Japan in Thailand
- Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) / Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center
- Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC)
- JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA) designated by the Government of Japan
- Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Bangkok Office
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Thailand Office
- The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)
Language
- Plenary sessions: English (Simultaneous interpretation (English-Thai) will be provided)
- Business matching meetings: English only
| Time | Program | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
09:00-09:30 | Registration | |
09:30-09:50 | Opening remarks (Japanese side) | Mr. Tatsushi NISHIOKA, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Thailand |
Opening remarks (Thai side) | Ms. Preeyaporn SUWANAGED, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand | |
09:50-10:00 | Photo session | |
10:00-10:20 (Presentation) 10:20-10:30 (Q&A) | Role of the JCM in Japan’s Climate Change Policies and How to access Japan’s support programs for the JCM | MOEJ |
10:30-10:50 (Presentation) 10:50-11:00 (Q&A) | Thailand’s Participation in Article 6 and its expected contribution to NDC ambition – Use of Article 6 under the NDC Action Plan and Article 6.2 authorization criteria and process | DCCE (To be confirmed) |
11:00-11:20 | Coffee Break | |
11:20-11:40 (Presentation) | How to register projects under the JCM track under Premium T-VER – Key requirements and processes | TGO |
11:40-12:00 | Q&A on the JCM track under Premium T-VER | TGO and MOEJ |
12:00-13:30 | Networking Lunch | |
13:30-13:40 | Introduction to JCM Global Match | JCMA |
13:40-15:00 | Business pitching panel session: JCM-Relevant Project Concepts from Japan and Thailand (Presentations on project ideas: approximately 5 minutes from each company) This session will include presentations on projects ideas and technologies from both Japanese and Thai companies that are well-suited for implementation under the JCM. Focusing on high-impact, high- hanging fruit solutions—The presentations aim to illustrate how advanced technologies can be applied in real settings. The selected pitchers will be based on the positive list/priority list under Thailand's International Carbon Credit Guideline. | Moderated by OECC Panelists: 8-10 Japanese and Thai companies |
15:00-15:20 | Key Takeaways and Session Summary | MOEJ and TGO |
15:20-15:30 | Coffee Break | |
15:30-17:00 | Business Matching and Individual Meetings | Organized by OECC |
Focus Areas of Technologies and Project Types
- Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), and Direct Air Capture (DAC)
- Renewable energy such as green hydrogen, tidal energy, offshore wind energy, geothermal energy, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), green ammonia
- Energy efficiency improvement such as high-efficiency electric furnaces, high-efficiency electric motors, energy storage, green pallet production from agricultural waste
- Transportation such as electrification of transportation systems, hydrogen vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with a fuel cell
- Industrial decarbonization such as low carbon cement, production of methanol, reduction of the use of fluorinated gases
- Agriculture and livestock, including smart agricultural practices such as soil management, AWD, advanced bio-methanol
- Wastewater or waste management using advanced technology
- Other hard-to-abate sectors and high-impact mitigation options
(Note: Based on Thailand's International Carbon Credit Guideline)
A6IP Partner Country Pages
Contact for Inquiries:
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Contact: Ito/ Kawakita
Email: [email protected]