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The Oxford Principles for Responsible Engagement with Article 6 is a guide developed by the NewClimate Institute, the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, and the University of Oxford. It provides high-level direction and criteria for countries and entities participating in carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement to ensure climate integrity, strong safeguards, and increased ambition, complementing existing international rules.

This research paper proposes a framework for assessing the standards and practices of carbon crediting schemes to ensure unit quality, specifically for countries using these schemes as a basis for international emissions trading under the Paris Agreement.

This report by the NewClimate Institute analyzes the quantitative impacts of Overall Mitigation in Global Emissions (OMGE), Shares of Proceeds (SOP), and the transition of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) activities and units under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. It evaluates how different policy choices affect global greenhouse gas (GHG) abatement, credit prices, and revenues for adaptation, specifically to inform negotiations for COP26 in Glasgow.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the status of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the role of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs). It details the two primary cooperation avenues (Article 6.2 and 6.4), the challenges of establishing a rulebook—including debates over additionality and double counting—and provides examples of pilot projects and national strategies, particularly focusing on Canada's preparations.

This report proposes a framework for 'International Mitigation Partnerships' (IMPs) to leverage Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and natural climate solutions, specifically within the forest and land sector, to bridge the global emissions gap by 2030.

This research paper examines the accounting challenges and options for international transfers of mitigation outcomes under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. It focuses on ensuring environmental integrity by preventing double counting and addressing the diversity of nationally determined contributions (NDCs), specifically regarding metrics, time frames, and the nature of internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs).