Islamabad, Pakistan, February 18, 2025 – Prominent government leaders from Pakistan and Germany met during a high-level bilateral meeting organized at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), to discuss shared goals for strengthening Pakistan’s carbon market rules and regulations, policies, integrity and infrastructure. Experts from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) program are visiting Pakistan to undertake a series of strategic and technical discussions increasing the visibility and awareness of opportunities through Article 6 carbon markets and the SPAR6C program in Pakistan.

This bilateral meeting was held under the patronage of Secretary (In charge) MoCC&EC, Ms. Aisha Humaera, who stated that she hopes the technical expertise and capacity building support provided by the German government will help create robust carbon projects with high environmental integrity which will support NDC implementation and benefit communities.

As a leading global advocate for the scaling up of carbon markets, the BMWK has supported the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in Pakistan through the SPAR6C program.

Also in attendance was His Excellency, German Ambassador to Pakistan, Alfred Grannas. BMWK was represented by SPAR6C program focal points Ms. Malin Ahlberg and Mr. Thomas Forth. SPAR6C was represented by GGGI Global Program Manager, Mr. Marshall Brown and implementation partner lead in Pakistan from UNEP-CCC, Ms. Xianli Zhu.

“Germany is supporting Pakistan in building a high-integrity carbon market under Article 6, ensuring a strong foundation for market-based climate action. Through the SPAR6C program, we are strengthening institutional capacity, refining regulatory frameworks, and advancing technical expertise to enhance Pakistan’s preparedness for international carbon transactions,” shared His Excellency, Mr. Grannas.

SPAR6C is helping develop a pipeline of viable carbon market projects, such as the Lakhodair Landfill Project in Punjab, as well as support for establishing bilateral agreements for transactions with purchasing countries were also discussed, followed by a high-level discussion on policy integration and implementation strategies for carbon markets.

“GGGI is pleased to be able to support across the full spectrum of carbon market implementation, from readiness under SPAR6C to facilitating bilateral cooperation through the Carbon Transaction Facility. We are looking forward to working closely with the government of Pakistan on developing a pipeline of carbon projects that can attract co-benefits,” said Marshall Brown, Program Manager, GGGI.

About Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C)

SPAR6C is a five-year funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), through the German government’s International Climate Initiative (IKI). The program supports stakeholders in Colombia, Pakistan, Thailand, and Zambia to become prepared to engage in carbon transactions under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. SPAR6C provides decision support to government counterparts, capacity building for private sector and technical assistance to identify and prepare potential mitigation activities. In Zambia it works with the GFA Consulting Group and the UN Environment Program Copenhagen Climate Centre, led by GGGI.

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Marshall Brown

GGGI

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