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The Climate Action Center of Excellence (CACE) has developed and launched a specialized learning module in partnership with the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) to support global understanding and implementation of international carbon markets under the Paris Agreement.

Module 3: Article 6 Implementation and Operationalization, now available on the CASI Academy platform, provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms under Article 6. It covers both cooperative approaches under Article 6.2 and the centralized crediting system under Article 6.4, explaining how they enable the generation and transfer of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), support Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and foster transparency and accountability in climate finance.

Key topics include governance structures, reporting and registry requirements, corresponding adjustments, fee structures, and the evolving role of financial institutions and investors in a globally integrated carbon market—highlighting the intersection of Article 6 implementation with aviation markets like CORSIA and broader sustainable development goals.

“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.”

CASI Academy is the educational arm of the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment, launched to respond to the G20’s Technical Assistance Action Plan (TAAP) released in 2023. The platform seeks to provide 100 hours of free, multilingual content on sustainable finance by the end of 2026, especially targeting learners in developing countries.

“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 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.”

Building on the success of this collaboration, CACE and CASI have agreed to co-develop additional training modules focused on practical solutions for scaling Article 6 implementation and unlocking climate finance in emerging economies. These new modules are expected to expand the platform’s advanced-level content and respond to evolving global needs.

The CASI Academy currently offers certificate courses on climate risk assessment, sustainable finance taxonomy, sustainability disclosures, and more—available in multiple languages and designed for learners at all levels. For more information or to explore the full range of courses, visit https://academy.casi.net.

For additional information and to stay updated on progress, please visit CACE’s official website at https://cace.gord.qa