Cooperation
There are two main routes for Article 6 market-based cooperation - via cooperative approaches established between countries under Article 6.2 and the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) under Article 6.4.
Last updated 10 June, 2025
Overview
Overview of the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM).
Activity cycle
Pipeline of potential PACM activities.
Activities
PACM activities and how they address emissions across different sectors.
Countries and regions
Regional distribution.
National arrangements
Designated national authorities.
Sustainable development tool
The Article 6.4 sustainable development tool aims to ensure that PACM activities "do no harm" and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Project proponents are required to identify potential impacts - both positive and negative - and show how social and environmental risks are addressed.
