Tag: Zambia

Zambia’s Climate Commitment Yields Results: Bilateral Agreements Signed with Sweden and Norway at COP29

Zambia signed bilateral agreements with Sweden and Norway at COP29, advancing Article 6 carbon markets to fund climate action, enhance sustainable development, and support its NDC goals.

November 21st, 2024

Zambia: Energy Efficiency Solutions in Public Buildings

UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre identified energy efficiency measures for public institutions, including LED lighting, insulation, and hybrid ventilation systems, while collaborating with ministries and academic institutions to close data gaps and enhance building codes.

October 7th, 2024

Sub-Saharan Africa unites for carbon market development: High-level policy dialogue in Zambia

Zambia hosted a High-Level Policy Dialogue on Carbon Markets, advancing regional collaboration under the Paris Agreement's Article 6, with support from the SPAR6C Programme.

August 30th, 2024

Zambia and Sweden forge partnership under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

Zambia and Sweden have signed an agreement on carbon market collaboration under the Paris Agreement Article 6

August 20th, 2024

First cohort of graduate students begins carbon market mentorship programme

The carbon market mentorship programme covers wide range of cutting-edge research topics, including a six-month internship, to build capacity in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

March 7th, 2024

SPAR6C COP28 event w Pakistan

Recommendations for Article 6 carbon markets presented at COP28

Sharing concrete experiences from implementation of Article 6 and expert recommendations as well as the need for international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and carbon market strategies

January 16th, 2024

SPAR6C Zambia Criteria launch Oct '23

SPAR6C Supports Zambia’s Pursuit of a Greener Future

With new eligibility criteria for Article 6 projects Zambia sets a regional precedent for carbon markets under the Paris Agreement.

October 18th, 2023

Dr. Justine Ngoma taking a reading of monthly growth from the makeshift growth meter her team had constructed from discarded packing straps.

Article 6 community takes off in Zambia

First steps in community for knowledge generation, sharing, and implementation, creating stronger links between research, governments and climate action

January 17th, 2023

SG delivers remarks at the closing ceremony of COP21. photo credit_UN Photo_Mark Garten

Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation

The new SPAR6C project will enhance participation in Paris Agreement carbon markets and share experiences on Article 6 globally.

September 23rd, 2022