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High-level information on Article 6 cooperation and activities for Sri Lanka.

Last updated 4 December 2025
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Article 6.4 | Paris Agreement crediting mechanism (PACM)

Transitioning CDM activities and newly proposed projects and programmes with Prior Consideration Notifications (PCNs) in Sri Lanka.

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Designated National Authority: Ministry of Environment 
Participation Requirements: Submitted on 09 January 2025

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Activities and how they address emissions across sectors in Sri Lanka.

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National targets

Article 6 cooperation should help to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. To hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, international transfers must be anchored in ambitious, economy-wide nationally determined commitments (Article 2 para. 1(a) of the Paris Agreement).

Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Builds on analysis by Climate Watch
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Sustainable development

The activities implemented under Article 6 shall promote sustainable development. Activities can come with significant positive impacts for local, national and global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – but also significant risks to people and environment.

Intended Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals

as outlined in Sri Lanka’s Participation Requirements for the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism.

“[...] The six mitigation sectors are Electricity, Transport, Waste, Industry, Agriculture, and Forestry. In addition, the country has a LongTerm Low-Emission Development strategy through its Carbon Net Zero 2050 Roadmap and Strategy Plan Sri Lanka, aiming towards long-term emission reduction goals. Sri Lanka is willing to engage the Article 6.4 mechanism by implementing emission reduction or removal projects through the above-mentioned six mitigation sectors. [...]”

End poverty in all its forms everywhere
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: […] • Agriculture sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 1,2,3,11,13 and 17.”
Goal 1 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: […] • Agriculture sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 1,2,3,11,13 and 17.”
Goal 2 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: • Electricity sector projects: contribute to SDGs 3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13 and 17. [...] • Industry sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 3,4,8,9,11,13 and 17. [...] • Agriculture sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 1,2,3,11,13 and 17.”
Goal 3 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: • Electricity sector projects: contribute to SDGs 3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13 and 17. [...] • Waste sector projects: contribute to SDGs 4,11,12,13,14,15 and 17. [...] • Industry sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 3,4,8,9,11,13 and 17. [...]”
Goal 4 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: • Electricity sector projects: contribute to SDGs 3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13 and 17.”
Goal 5 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: […] • Forestry sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 6,13,15 and 17. […]”
Goal 6 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: • Electricity sector projects: contribute to SDGs 3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13 and 17. • Transport sector projects: contribute to SDGs 7,11 and 17. […]”
Goal 7 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: • Electricity sector projects: contribute to SDGs 3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13 and 17. […] • Industry sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 3,4,8,9,11,13 and 17. […]”
Goal 8 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: • Electricity sector projects: contribute to SDGs 3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13 and 17. […] • Industry sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 3,4,8,9,11,13 and 17. […]”
Goal 9 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Reduce inequality within and among countries
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 10 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: • Electricity sector projects: contribute to SDGs 3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13 and 17. • Transport sector projects: contribute to SDGs 7,11 and 17. • Waste sector projects: contribute to SDGs 4,11,12,13,14,15 and 17. • Industry sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 3,4,8,9,11,13 and 17. [...] • Agriculture sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 1,2,3,11,13 and 17.”
Goal 11 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: • Electricity sector projects: contribute to SDGs 3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13 and 17. [...] • Waste sector projects: contribute to SDGs 4,11,12,13,14,15 and 17. [...]”
Goal 12 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: • Electricity sector projects: contribute to SDGs 3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13 and 17. [...] • Waste sector projects: contribute to SDGs 4,11,12,13,14,15 and 17. • Industry sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 3,4,8,9,11,13 and 17. • Forestry sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 6,13,15 and 17. • Agriculture sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 1,2,3,11,13 and 17.”
Goal 13 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: […] • Waste sector projects: contribute to SDGs 4,11,12,13,14,15 and 17. […]”
Goal 14 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: […] • Waste sector projects: contribute to SDGs 4,11,12,13,14,15 and 17. […] • Forestry sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 6,13,15 and 17.”
Goal 15 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
No direct reference to this SDG
Goal 16 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
“[...] By implementing emission reduction or removal projects, their contribution to the SDGs is as follows: • Electricity sector projects: contribute to SDGs 3,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,13 and 17. • Transport sector projects: contribute to SDGs 7,11 and 17. • Waste sector projects: contribute to SDGs 4,11,12,13,14,15 and 17. • Industry sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 3,4,8,9,11,13 and 17. • Forestry sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 6,13,15 and 17. • Agriculture sector projects: contribute to the SDGs 1,2,3,11,13 and 17.”
Goal 17 | Sri Lanka | SDG Indicators
The Article 6.4 Sustainable Development Tool

The Article 6.4 SD Tool aims to ensure that PACM activities "do no harm" and contribute to achieving SDGs. Project proponents are required to identify potential impacts - both positive and negative - and show how social and environmental risks are addressed.

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Subsector Agriculture Land use change and forestry
Activity type Active transport/mobility Afforestation and tree planting Biochar Bioenergy Building efficiency Carbon Removal and Storage Chemical processes Cleaner cooking Efficient appliances Electric vehicles Energy storage Forest management and avoided deforestation Fossil fuel/feedstock switch Freight transport Fugitive emissions Geothermal Green hydrogen & green ammonia Grid/energy supply efficiency Hydropower Improved cropland management Industrial efficiency Landfill gas Livestock management Mixed renewables Public transport Reforestation and ecosystem restoration Solar energy Source Carbon Capture Space heating and cooling Waste energy recovery Waste management Wastewater treatment Water purification and water supply Wind
Sustainable development impacts

In the Article 6.4 SD Tool, activity participants are required to identify and assess the potential positive and negative direct impacts of their PACM activities on the SD of the host Party(ies) by considering the host Party(ies) SD objectives and priorities and the SDGs. Below are sustainable development impacts identified by activity participants for activities in Sri Lanka.

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IDENTIFIED RISKS
Sustainable development in cooperative approaches

Each participating Party is required to submit an Article 6.2 initial report that contains comprehensive information related to how the cooperative approach will minimize and, where possible, avoid negative environmental, economic and social impacts, and how it is consistent with the sustainable development objectives of the Party, noting national prerogatives.

Capacity building

Projects and initiatives to build Article 6 capacities involving Sri Lanka.

Projects & Initiatives
From 2023 — Until 2026
Integrated Assessment for Article 6 (IAA6)
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From 2024 — ongoing
Carbon Transaction Facility
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From 2022 — Until 2026
Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT)
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From 2016 — ongoing
Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency - Global Support Program (CBIT-GSP)
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