Article 6 Negotiations Handbook for Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance
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Abstract: This guidebook aims to (i) facilitate understanding of Article 6 negotiation matters in an exhaustive yet simplified manner and (ii) contribute to strengthening negotiation skills necessary for drafting text and mobilizing support for East African positions. It briefly summarizes the historical roots of the Article 6 negotiations and the architecture of the approaches (sections 2.1 and 2.2) before presenting the key outstanding negotiation issues with a focus on priorities of Eastern African countries (section 2.3). Chapter 3 discusses a selection of specific practical implications of the Article 6 framework, namely the transition of CDM activities and Article 6 pilots in East African countries. In chapter 4, strategic approaches for eliciting support for negotiation positions are outlined