Article 6 of the Paris Agreement for Government institutions in Africa: Policy brief 23

Abstract

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, sets the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C and continuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement recognizes the importance of cooperation and collaboration between countries to achieve these objectives. The Article 6 of the Paris Agreement provides a framework for countries to work together to meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) objectives to mitigate climate change. This policy brief aims to inform African government institutions about how the carbon markets landscape is evolving, and the opportunities and benefits of availed by Article 6 to strengthen their climate action. The Brief highlights the collaborative potential, opportunities, and benefits of Article 6, while addressing the challenges and limitations of implementation. The brief proposes some recommendations for African government institutions to maximize the benefits of Article 6.