Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: Background and State of Play in the Negotiations (IETA & ICC Webinar Part 1)

5 November 2020

Organised by IETA and ICC 

This first webinar will provide an introduction to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, explaining the background, function and goals of its provisions. It will also outline the state of play in the negotiations on Article 6, analysing the main roadblocks in the process, and it will discuss the outlook and expectations for COP26. It will do so by bringing together a panel of key Article 6 experts from different backgrounds. Presentations and panel discussion will be followed by an interactive Q&A session with the audience.

Panelists presentation available HERE

Recording of the session available HERE

ICC Primer on Article 6 – For Business: https://iccwbo.org/content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/icc-2019-cop25-article-6-for-business.pdf

ICC Business views on Article 6 – For Parties: https://iccwbo.org/content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/icc-2019-cop-25-article-6-policy-makers.pdf

Opening: Majda Dabaghi, Director Inclusive & Green Growth – ICC

Introduction to Article 6: Stefano De Clara, International Policy Director – IETA

Moderator: Lisa DeMarco, Partner - DeMarco Allan

Panel:

Hugh Salway, UNFCCC Negotiations - Article 6 and Just Transition - COP26, Cabinet Office, UK Government

Chris Leeds, Executive Director, Commodity Origination - Standard Chartered Bank

Kelley Kizzier, Associate Vice President, International Climate - Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) & Former UNFCCC Co-Chair of the Negotiations on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement