Djibouti, 2 November 2025 — The Government of Djibouti has launched a national framework to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement which encourages international cooperation in tackling climate change.
The initiative, developed with support from regional teams under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), aims to strengthen the country’s participation in international carbon markets.
According to the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the framework will enable Djibouti to engage in the trade of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), ensuring transparency and compliance with international agreements.
It is also expected to open new opportunities for climate finance to support projects in emission reduction, ecosystem restoration, and clean energy.
“This mechanism will allow Djibouti to attract investment in high-impact environmental projects while reinforcing its climate sovereignty,” the ministry said.
Ghana and Uganda are among the countries that have already taken steps to operationalize Article 6 mechanisms.
Djibouti, which previously launched Africa’s first Sovereign Carbon Initiative, is now one of the continent’s frontrunners in establishing a national framework for implementing Article 6.
The country has already made tangible progress with the Ghoubet Wind Farm, which received international certification under the Verra (VCS) standard.
Commissioned in 2021, the facility has prevented 135,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, now converted into sovereign carbon credits available on international markets.