• News 27 February 2026 Peru registers first Article 6 project to scale up clean cooking In February 2026, Peru approved the first project to be included in its National Registry of Mitigation Activities (RENAMI) within the framework of a bilateral agreement between Switzerland and Peru under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement — a clean cooking initiative that aims to reduce emissions while improving health and livelihoods for rural households. The Tuki Wasi programme promotes large-scale deployment of improved cookstoves (ICS) to replace traditional three-stone open fires. The…
• News 1 February 2026 Peru Accelerates Climate Action Through National Push on Technology Needs Assessment Peru has taken a significant step toward strengthening its climate strategy with a three‑day national event focused on advancing its Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project — a country‑driven process funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and executed with technical support from UNEP‑CCC to help developing nations identify and prioritize technologies for climate mitigation and adaptation.  The workshop opened with the official launch of the TNA project…
• News 19 November 2024 Using carbon markets to drive equitable climate action: COP29 highlights The potential of Paris Agreement-aligned carbon markets to finance urgent climate action while ensuring equitable outcomes were in focus during a high-level side event at COP29. Discussions centered on Article 6’s transformative potential in mobilizing climate finance for ambitious climate commitments. Critical aspects of climate finance, such as accessibility, empowering country-driven solutions and strengthening platforms for collaboration were highlighted with the clear aim of enhancing…
• News 6 September 2024 New phase of Technology Needs Assessments starts As the climate crisis continues to threaten communities, ecosystems, and economies globally, the role of technology in mitigating and adapting to these impacts is more crucial than ever. Responding to this need, the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project is advancing into its fifth phase, supporting 17 countries in identifying and deploying climate technologies tailored to their specific requirements. The start of the new phase of the TNA project comes at a crucial time, with countries…
• News 2 April 2024 Advancing Article 6 carbon market readiness in Peru, Tanzania, and Sri Lanka UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC) recently completed successful inception missions in Peru, Tanzania, and Sri Lanka, marking the launch of the Integrated Assessment for Article 6 (IAA6) project funded by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) in the three countries.   During these visits, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre engaged with government agencies and stakeholders to lay the foundation for using Article 6 carbon markets…
• News 22 December 2023 New Carbon Market Partnerships International carbon markets could facilitate more ambitious climate action. However, to ensure that it works for planet and people, countries require technical capacities to create comprehensive strategies for implementing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The Integrated Assessment for Article 6 (IAA6) project collaborates with Peru, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania. Launched at COP28, these partnerships, aim to enhance capacities and co-develop a carbon market toolbox, offering practical tools for…
• News 14 August 2023 The Climate Transparency Platform is live The new Climate Transparency Platform covers everything related to the Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement and the continued reporting under the UNFCCC. It provides a global overview of transparency initiatives and developing countries transparency efforts, allowing users to stay up-to-date on the latest developments, events, and knowledge products, as well as get detailed information on any developing country, support provider and transparency projects. The platform allows…
• News 15 July 2023 New round of technology needs assessments announced As our planet continuous to show the catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis, endangering lives, communities and entire ecosystems, countries are looking to technology to not only limit the future rise in temperatures, but also adapt to the new reality of climate change facing the globe. But what kind of technologies best fit a country’s specific situation? Through a new phase of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project, 17 countries will assess and analyze their needs, and develop…

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