About the Initiative
Urban areas account for more than 40% of direct global CO2 emissions. To achieve the goal of limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5-2°C, significant efforts are needed to reduce emissions in cities. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement presents new opportunities for mobilizing large-scale emission reduction measures in developing countries.
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Under the framework of this initiative, Perspectives Climate Research (PCR), the Thai Greenhouse Gas Organization (TGO), and Local Governments for Sustainability Indonesia (ICLEI Indonesia) developed activity concepts for engaging in urban Article 6 activities. The goal of this initiative is to identify high-potential activity types, conceptualize and estimate mitigation potential of these projects as Article 6 activities, and interact with international buyers to promote the most promising projects in selected cities to facilitate implementation.
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Indonesia and Thailand were chosen as partner countries, focusing on the cities of Krabi and Khon Kaen, Thailand and Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Mission
Our mission is to catalyze urban transformation through the strategic implementation of Article 6 activities, fostering collaborative engagements with city administrations, central governments, and key stakeholders at local, national, and international levels. By developing urban Article 6 concepts in selected cities within Indonesia and Thailand, we aim to create pragmatic structures that significantly reduce emissions and mobilize investment capital for sustainable urban development. Our focus is on supporting the definition, conceptualization, and future implementation of these activities, thereby contributing to the global effort to limit temperature rise in line with the Paris Agreement goals.
Vision
We envision a world where cities leverage innovative market mechanisms to unlock ambitious climate change mitigation, with our project serving as a pivotal model. Through the development of "ready-to-be implemented" activities and the dissemination of knowledge across borders, we aim to inspire cities worldwide to adopt and implement urban Article 6 measures to unlock climate finance. By establishing foundational structures and concepts with high potential for replication, we seek to empower urban stakeholders to attract international finance and drive transformational change towards a more sustainable and resilient future.
A cross-collaborative effort
This initiative was funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI), which aims to aid countries in the implementation of Article 6 activities. Perspectives Climate Research, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability Indonesia, and the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization are the implementing partners working to conceptualize and advance the development of Article 6 activities ready for implementation.
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International Climate Initiative
Germany's international funding initiative
The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is a national program set forth by the German government that funds projects in emerging and developing countries that aim to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Perspectives Climate Research
Environmental consultancy and research group
Perspectives Climate Research (PCR) is a research group that provides partner countries with the necessary technical expertise to ensure successful implementation of Article 6 activities. PCR specializes in conceptualization of activities and building local capacity for utilization of Article 6 mechanisms.
Local Governments for Sustainability Indonesia
International sustainability non-profit
Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) Indonesia serves as the partner organization within Indonesia that aims to provide the local and regional government with development-based policy recommendations and technical support.
Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization
Thailand's governmental sustainability organization
The Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) is the partner organization in Thailand that acts as the central entity organizing the country's carbon market activities. TGO supports the development of projects within the country related to greenhouse gas emission trading.