Article 6.8 - COP29 Negotiation Updates

The work programme for non-market approaches (NMAs) under the Paris Agreement aims to facilitate voluntary cooperation among parties to implement their NDCs in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication. The initial focus areas include adaptation, resilience, and sustainability; mitigation measures to address climate change and contribute to sustainable development; and the development of clean energy sources. CGIAR made two submissions to the NMA track.

The submission emphasizes the need to strengthen the readiness and capacity of National Focal Points (NFPs) for effective implementation of Article 6.8’s non-market approaches (NMAs) under the Paris Agreement. The submission reviews progress from the first phase, which highlighted the critical role of NFPs in coordinating NMAs, promoting mitigation and adaptation efforts, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring respect for human rights and environmental safeguards. Moving into the second phase (2025–2026), the importance of building NFP capacity through Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness programs, as NFPs are pivotal in facilitating a country-driven process, aligning NMAs with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and fostering inclusive, sustainable approaches is highlighted.

Key recommendations for the second phase include prioritizing capacity building for NFPs, with a focus on technical skills for greenhouse gas quantification, stakeholder engagement, and gender integration. Additionally, it is proposed that the SCF increase its support for NMAs under Article 6.8, including through enhanced guidance and dedicated forums on climate finance. Through this approach, CGIAR advocates for a more comprehensive, participatory, and transparent process in implementing non-market climate strategies.

COP29 negotiation updates on Article 6.8 as tracked, analysed and reported by: Ma Eliza Villarino.