Article 6.4 body adopts ‘suppressed demand’ standard

Published 23:41 on August 7, 2025 / Last updated at 23:41 on August 7, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Paris Article 6/PACM, UN Climate Talks), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The Supervisory Body for the Article 6.4 Mechanism (SBM) has adopted a new standard that addresses when and how inadequate local living conditions are recognised in project baselines under the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM).
The Supervisory Body for the Article 6.4 Mechanism (SBM) has adopted a new standard that addresses when and how inadequate local living conditions are recognised in project baselines under the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM).


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