Governments must slash emissions, not ambition

As Carbon Market Watch prepares to attend the COP27 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, we urge the international community to commit to far more ambitious climate action. Negotiators must design effective and fair carbon markets under Article 6 that complement rather than replace rapid and massive emissions reductions. The COP27 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh (6-18 November …

COP27 FAQ: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement explained

The rules governing carbon markets agreed at the COP26 in Glasgow need to be translated into functioning and effective mechanisms at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh. This handy Carbon Market Watch guide explains Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, how it works and main the issues at stake.

Answer to the call for input 2022 – activities involving removals under the Article 6.4 Mechanism of the Paris Agreement

Regarding the two documents, “Draft recommendations (Annex 5 to the SB002 annotated agenda)” and the in-meeting working document on “Recommendations for activities involving removals under the Article 6.4 mechanism” (SB002 in-meeting working document), Carbon Market Watch would like to submit the below input. We would also like to recall our input – prior to the …

Carbon Market Watch note on selected Article 6.4 elements following SBSTA 56 call for submissions

The conclusions on Article 6.4 from Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 56) invited observer organisations to make submissions on “any of the elements referred to in decision 3/CMA.3, paragraph 7, for consideration by the SBSTA.” Carbon Market Watch welcomed the opportunity to share our views on Article 6.4 with negotiators. This document …

Carbon Market Watch note on selected Article 6.2 elements following SBSTA 56 call for submissions

The conclusions on Article 6.2 from Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 56) invited observer organisations to make submissions on “any of the elements referred to in paragraphs 3, 6, 7 and 10 of decision 2/CMA.3 for consideration by the SBSTA.” Carbon Market Watch welcomed the opportunity to share our views on Article …