Beijing / Hong Kong [22 April 2025 ] The Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI), in partnership with the Climate Action Center of Excellence (CACE), released a new module to support global understanding and operationalization of international carbon markets under the Paris Agreement.
Module 3: Article 6 Implementation and Operationalization is now available on the CASI Academy platform. This module provides a detailed exploration of the mechanisms established under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, covering both cooperative approaches (Article 6.2) and the centralized crediting mechanism (Article 6.4). It introduces governance frameworks, the processes for generating and authorizing emission credits, and their real-world applications, along with key procedural components such as reporting, registry requirements, and corresponding adjustments.
The module also addresses critical elements including governance structures, fee mechanisms, the involvement of financial institutions, and connections to global offsetting initiatives—such as aviation initiatives like CORSIA—while ensuring alignment with sustainable development objectives. Serving as a foundational resource, it enables stakeholders to effectively engage with evolving carbon markets and support the achievement of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). By presenting the operational intricacies of Article 6, the module supports efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in climate finance, serving as a useful resources for policymakers, market participants, and climate professionals.
“The transition to a net-zero economy depends on how well we build capacity in emerging markets, where the greatest opportunities for climate finance lie,” said Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of CASI and President of the Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS). “This new module on Article 6 reflects the Academy’s mission to bring cutting-edge knowledge to where it is most needed, enabling countries to engage meaningfully in carbon markets and accelerate the shift to low-carbon development.”
“Our partnership with CASI represents a significant step in ensuring that Article 6 does not remain an abstract clause in a treaty, but becomes a powerful tool for climate action,” said Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman of the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) and the Climate Action Center of Excellence. “This module equips countries, companies, and financial institutions with the knowledge needed to operationalize carbon markets with integrity, transparency, and ambition.”
A Platform for Ongoing Learning and Collaboration
The release of Module 3 is part of CASI Academy’s strategy to provide up to 100 hours of content on sustainable investment by the end of 2026 in line with the G20 Technical Assistance Action Plan (TAAP). The platform currently offers courses covering climate risk, sustainable finance taxonomies, sustainability disclosures, and more.
Looking ahead, CASI and CACE plan to expand their collaboration by co-developing advanced modules on scaling Article 6 implementation and deepening carbon market readiness in developing economies. CASI also welcomes collaboration with other partners, including CASI’s members and the wider CASI network, to co-create course content and strengthen global capabilities in sustainable investment and development.
For more information or to access the full suite of courses, visit academy.casi.net. To stay updated on news and events, visit casi.net/latest-news.
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Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI)
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About Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI):
CASI is an international cooperation platform aiming to deliver higher-quality and higher-impact sustainable finance capacity building services for developing countries, via developing a “global aggregator and distributor of sustainable finance knowledge”. Since its official launch in December 2023, CASI has over 60 member institutions including financial companies, associations, NGOs, service start-ups and higher education institutions, covering Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and other emerging markets. For more information about our members and CASI, please visit our website: www.casi.net .
About The Climate Action Center of Excellence (CACE)
CACE is an innovative initiative launched by the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) at the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 28) in Dubai. Positioned at the forefront of global efforts to combat climate change, CACE is dedicated to accelerating the implementation of the Paris Agreement through Article 6, and catalyzing significant advancements in global carbon market mechanisms
