Islamabad:
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination has officially launched the Support for Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) programme, a five-year technical assistance project in partnership with international organisations. This ambitious initiative aims to strengthen Pakistan’s ability to participate in international carbon market cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, ensuring access to financial and technical support for environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
SPAR6C is implemented by a consortium led by the Global Green Development Institute (GGGI) and supported by UNEP’s Copenhagen Climate Center and GFA Consulting. A kick-off workshop brought together national stakeholders and international donor organizations to present the programme’s objectives and activities.
The SPAR6C project in Pakistan is led by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Development Center with support from GFA Consulting. It focuses on developing the necessary policy and regulatory frameworks at the national level, involving a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, the private sector, academia and youth, to create an enabling environment for carbon trading.
The initial phase of the project involved conducting a readiness and needs assessment (RNA) through extensive consultations with key national stakeholders. The RNA identifies opportunities for carbon market projects, maps existing knowledge and capacity, and outlines stakeholder needs for further support. SPAR6C also aims to play a central role in the development of three to five flagship Article 6 pilot projects in Pakistan and to facilitate the acquisition of financial support.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 1St2023.
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