Bilateral agreement under Paris Agreement’s Article 6 aims to bolster sustainable development and climate resilience.
SINGAPORE 鈥 Singapore and Rwanda have formalised a bilateral Implementation Agreement under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, establishing a framework for the transfer of high-quality carbon credits between the two nations. The agreement was signed on 6 May 2025 by Singapore鈥檚 Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Ms Grace Fu, and Rwanda鈥檚 Minister of Environment, Dr Valentine Uwamariya, during the latter鈥檚 official visit to Singapore.
This marks Singapore鈥檚 sixth such agreement since late 2023, following similar pacts with Papua New Guinea, Ghana, Bhutan, Peru, and Chile. The collaboration aims to advance both countries’ climate ambitions while fostering sustainable growth.
Dr Uwamariya welcomed the partnership, stating: 鈥淭hrough this agreement, we aim to promote high-integrity carbon markets, achieve tangible emissions reductions, and support sustainable development for our communities.鈥
Singapore has been actively fostering international cooperation on climate action, having signed agreements with various partners to strengthen collaboration on carbon markets, green finance, and low-carbon technologies. These collaborations prioritise sustainable development and co-benefits to local communities and economies.
Source: Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore
