As the world prepares for COP30 in Brazil, aligning climate action with broader Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has become more urgent than ever. Climate mitigation must be seen not only as a way to cut emissions but also as a catalyst for co-benefits in biodiversity, land restoration, circular economy and social equity. A synergistic approach is key to achieving a just, effective transition to net zero.

Building on COP29 momentum, where Parties agreed to fully operationalise Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, this session explores how high-integrity carbon markets and other Article 6 mechanisms can drive impactful climate change mitigation projects that also support sustainable development through a synergistic approach. Article 6 offers tools to assess co-benefits and manage environmental and social risks, laying the groundwork for climate finance to integrate SDG priorities.

Key questions remain: How can Article 6 promote synergies with biodiversity, circular economy and social equity? How can projects deliver multiple SDG outcomes without compromising integrity?

A panel of experts made up of relevant stakeholders will share practical insights and examples, offering pathways to integrate sustainability co-benefits into climate strategies, setting the stage for action toward COP30 and beyond.