UNIDO - A6IP Joint Webinar "Integrating ETF (Article 13) with Article 6 Readiness"
29/10/2026
18:00
JST
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center
Format
Virtual
Coverage
Global
Theme(s)
Article 6 Introduction, Article 6.2 Implementation (authorisation, tracking and reporting), Article 6.4 Mechanism, NDC and Transparency, Private Sector Engagement, High Integrity Carbon Markets
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center are pleased to invite you to a joint webinar on “Integrating ETF (Article 13) with Article 6 Readiness”, to be held online on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
As countries strengthen their national systems for climate transparency, including greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, NDC tracking and Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), there are opportunities to build on these foundations to prepare for participation in international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
This webinar will explore how countries can integrate Article 6 readiness into their Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) implementation, identify shared capacity needs and address additional requirements for Article 6 participation. It will also examine how stronger national systems can support the development of credible industrial mitigation projects and help mobilise carbon finance.
Background: As countries advance implementation of the Paris Agreement, they are strengthening the institutions, data systems and monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) capacities needed to implement the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). These efforts support the preparation of Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and tracking of nationally determined contributions (NDCs).
At the same time, many countries are exploring participation in international carbon markets under Article 6. However, Article 6 readiness is often treated as a separate, specialised workstream to be addressed only after the foundations for ETF implementation are established.
Considering these areas together can help countries avoid duplication and identify capacity gaps early. Article 6 participation involves additional specific requirements, but it can build on many of the shared foundations: robust GHG inventories, NDC tracking, institutional coordination, mitigation project data, MRV, and reporting systems.
For UNIDO and A6IP, strengthening these foundations also supports the identification and development of credible industrial mitigation projects. Article 6 can help mobilise finance for eligible projects while reliable data, clear authorisation procedures and robust monitoring and accounting arrangements can strengthen confidence in their mitigation outcomes. Addressing these needs at an early stage can improve both national readiness and project preparation effectively.
The webinar will explore how countries can integrate Article 6 readiness into ETF implementation, strengthening national transparency systems while preparing industrial mitigation opportunities for potential carbon finance.
Objectives
- Explain the practical links between ETF implementation under Article 13 and Article 6 readiness, including shared foundations and additional requirements.
- Explore how coordinated capacity building can strengthen national systems, reduce duplication and support industrial mitigation project development.
- Present UNIDO and A6IP’s complementary expertise and proposed collaboration to help countries translate transparency capacities into project pipelines and investment opportunities.
Target Participants
- Government officials responsible for transparency, GHG inventories, NDC implementation, Article 6 and carbon markets.
- Technical practitioners, development partners and regional organisations supporting climate transparency and industrial decarbonisation.
- Industry representatives, project developers, financiers and other interested stakeholders.
| Session | Speakers |
|---|---|
Opening Remarks & Objectives | UNIDO Petra Schwager, Chief, Climate and Technology Partnership (CTP) Division |
Connecting ETF implementation and Article 6 readiness: UNIDO and A6IP perspectives ● Introduce the UNIDO-A6IP Joint Declaration and intended areas of collaboration on capacity building, policy support, and technical assistance to develop institutional arrangements required to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. ● UNIDO presents its ongoing programming approach linking transparency capacities, Article 6 readiness and industrial mitigation projects. ● A6IP explains the shared foundations and additional Article 6.2 requirements, including reporting links with BTRs, corresponding adjustments, and coordination between transparency and registry systems. | UNIDO Eunji Park, Assistant Industrial Development Officer, CTP A6IP Dr. Rabhi Abdessalem, Senior Program Manager |
Country example: Linking industrial emissions data with investment opportunities in Sri Lanka ● UNIDO presents its ongoing support for industrial-sector GHG inventory development and investment mobilisation. | UNIDO Jagathdeva Vidanagama, Chief Technical Specialist, Energy Systems and Industrial Decarbonization Unit (TCS/ECA/ESD) |
Panel Session - Interactive Discussion ● Why integrate ETF and Article 6 readiness? How can countries build on existing transparency systems to avoid duplication and identify Article 6 capacity gaps early? ● What additional arrangements does Article 6 participation require? Beyond ETF foundations, what capacities are needed for authorisation, corresponding adjustments, tracking mitigation outcomes, registry access and Article 6 reporting? How can these arrangements support national climate priorities and avoid double counting? ● How can stronger national systems support industrial projects and finance? How can countries use improved data and institutional arrangements to identify credible mitigation opportunities, develop project pipelines and attract carbon finance? What complementary support can UNIDO, A6IP and regional partners provide? | UNIDO Naoki Torii, Industrial Development Officer, CTP A6IP Dr. Rabhi Abdessalem, Senior Program Manager East African Alliance on Carbon Market and Climate Finance Andrew Ocama, Coordinator |
Q&A | All presenters and panellists |
Closing Remarks | A6IP Kazuhisa Koakutsu, Director of A6IP Center |
