High-level information on Article 6 cooperation and activities for Republic of Korea.

Last updated 4 December 2025
Total Emissions 626 million tCO2e
Emissions per capita 12.13 tCO2e per person
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Article 6.4 | Paris Agreement crediting mechanism (PACM)

Transitioning CDM activities and newly proposed projects and programmes with prior consideration notifications in Republic of Korea.

Designated National Authority: Commission on 2050 Carbon Neutrality & Green Growth
Participation Requirements: Submitted on 03 November 2025

Sector / Activity type

Activities and how they address emissions across sectors in Republic of Korea.

National targets

Article 6 cooperation should help to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. To limit global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees, transfers between countries need to happen in the context of comprehensive and ambitious national commitments.

Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Builds on analysis by Climate Watch
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Sustainable development

The impact from activities implemented under Article 6 is not limited to addressing climate change. Projects can come with significant co-benefits across other sustainability dimensions – but also significant risks to people and environment.

Intended Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals

as outlined in India’s Participation Requirements for the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism.

“The Republic of Korea, by participating as a Host Party in the Article 6.4 mechanism, seeks to both enhance international cooperation in addressing the global climate crisis and encourage greater climate action by the private sector. Through this participation, Korea aims to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.”

End poverty in all its forms everywhere
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 1 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 2 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 3 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 4 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 5 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 6 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 7 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
“Second, Korea promotes diverse and flexible climate-related investments by private enterprises. Companies are encouraged to identify and implement projects across sectors such as energy, industry, and the environment. Such initiatives strengthen the low-carbon competitiveness of the national economy and create sustainable jobs.”
Goal 8 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 9 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Reduce inequality within and among countries
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 10 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 11 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 12 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
“First, by enabling the implementation of Article 6.4 activities, Korea expands greenhouse gas mitigation efforts. These activities contribute to global emission reductions and the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement, while fostering a cleaner environment for future generations and supporting an inclusive society where all people can live with dignity.”
Goal 13 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 14 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 15 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 16 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 17 | Republic of Korea | SDG Indicators

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.


Sustainable development impacts

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Negative Impacts
Positive Impacts

IDENTIFIED RISKS

Sustainable development in cooperative approaches

as outlined in submitted Initial Reports.

Capacity building

Projects and initiatives to build Article 6 capacities that involve Republic of Korea.

Projects & Initiatives
From 2022 — Until 2026
Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT)
Implemented in:

Argentina Barbados Belize Botswana Brazil Burundi Canada China Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ethiopia Fiji Gambia Guinea India Indonesia Jamaica Japan Jordan Guyana Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mexico Republic of Moldova Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Myanmar Namibia Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Republic of Korea Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Singapore Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Togo Tunisia Türkiye Uganda United Arab Emirates United States of America Uzbekistan Vanuatu Zambia Zimbabwe

Funded by:

Japan Sweden

ICAT provides countries with tailored support and practical tools and methodologies to build the robust transparency frameworks needed for effective climate action in sync with national development priorities. ICAT provides countries with tailored support and practical tools and methodologies to build the robust transparency frameworks needed for effective climate action in sync with national development priorities.

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