As countries move toward implementing Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, the need for robust and interoperable carbon market infrastructure has become increasingly critical. The Global Carbon Council (GCC) has developed its own proprietary digital Carbon Market Infrastructure (CMI), including a fully integrated National Carbon Registry, designed to support countries in operationalizing carbon markets and facilitating international cooperation on climate mitigation.
GCC had previously explored a collaboration with Global Environmental Markets Ltd. for the acquisition of the Global Carbon Registry® (GCR). However, the plan was discontinued two years ago. Since then, GCC has independently developed a comprehensive carbon market infrastructure and registry platform tailored to the evolving needs of governments and stakeholders seeking to implement Article 6.2 cooperative approaches.
The GCC CMI provides an end-to-end digital solution for countries for the prompt start of Article 6.2 and domestic carbon markets, enabling the registration, issuance, tracking, transfer, and retirement of carbon credits and submitting reports to UNFCCC. The platform also facilitates the authorization and monitoring of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), supporting transparency, environmental integrity, and alignment with international frameworks.
Designed as an interoperable and scalable system, the GCC National Registry allows countries to operate their own, white-labeled national carbon registry under full sovereign control while benefiting from GCC’s secure digital infrastructure. The system supports real-time transaction tracking, governance workflows, and reporting tools aligned with UNFCCC transparency requirements. It is also designed to integrate with global platforms such as the Climate Action Data Trust (CADT) and other international registry systems.
“Trusted carbon markets require purpose-built infrastructure that combines transparency, interoperability, and national sovereignty,” said Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman of the Global Carbon Council. He further added, “Through GCC’s Carbon Market Infrastructure (CMI), countries can operationalize Article 6.2 efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of environmental integrity and enabling practical climate action.”
Beyond digital infrastructure, GCC also supports countries through governance advisory, methodology development, and capacity-building initiatives, helping national institutions build the technical and regulatory readiness required to participate effectively in international carbon markets.
The proprietary GCC Carbon Market Infrastructure is currently being deployed in collaboration with countries seeking practical and scalable solutions to implement Article 6.2, unlock new opportunities for climate finance, and strengthen their participation in high-integrity global carbon markets.
