Report Structure
The A6ISR is organized into eight chapters, each covering a core aspect of implementing Article 6.
Chapters 1-4 cover the following:
Chapters 1-4 cover the following:
- Chapter 1: Introduction
Outlines Article 6’s context and objectives, emphasizing A6IP’s role in supporting countries' cooperative climate efforts. - Chapter 2: Methodology
Details data sources and methods, including A6IP surveys, country factsheets, and secondary databases like UNFCCC. Harmonized data enable cross-country comparisons of Article 6 readiness among 90 countries. - Chapter 3: Current Status of Article 6.2 Implementation
Examines Article 6.2’s core mechanisms—authorization, reporting, and tracking—highlighting progress in establishing ITMO transfer processes and transparency. - Chapter 4: Current Developments in Bilateral Cooperation and Article 6.4 Mechanism
Explores trends in carbon markets, including Article 6.2 bilateral agreements, independent standards, and the transition from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to Article 6.4.
