Kigali, 30 January 2026 - The Government of Rwanda, in partnership with the Government of Singapore, is today announcing the launch of the of application call for eligible high-quality carbon credit projects under the Implementation Agreement between Rwanda and Singapore, pursuant to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

This application call invites the project developers to submit applications for carbon mitigation activities that generate Article 6 compliant carbon credits, which may be used by Singapore towards the achievement of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. International cooperation under Article 6 provides a strategic opportunity for Rwanda to attract climate finance, accelerate low-emission development, and unlock new economic opportunities while contributing to global mitigation efforts. Through this collaboration, Rwanda seeks to promote high-integrity carbon market activities that deliver measurable emission reductions and sustainable development co-benefits.

This call welcomes both technology-based and nature-based projects, enabling a diversified portfolio of mitigation activities across key sectors. Projects are expected to demonstrate measurable reduced greenhouse gas emissions and deliver important sustainable development co-benefits such as improved livelihoods, enhanced biodiversity, reduced pollution, strengthened energy security, and job creation. The Government of Rwanda reaffirms its commitment to transparent, high-integrity carbon market cooperation that supports national climate objectives and sustainable development priorities.

Authorised projects will unlock additional carbon mitigation projects in Rwanda and advance both countries’ climate ambitions through targeted financing. These projects will promote sustainable development and benefit local communities through job creation, clean water access, improved energy security, and reduced environmental pollution.

Interested parties may submit applications for their carbon credit projects in Rwanda to be authorised in alignment with article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Applications submitted will be reviewed by the Singapore and Rwanda governments.

Application and Authorisation Process 

The application and authorisation process comprises three stages, each corresponding to a different stage of implementation for the carbon credit project (See Annex A). The first two stages require applicants to submit details on the design and implementation plan for the carbon credit project in the lead-up to project authorisation. The final stage is for corresponding adjustments to be applied to the carbon credits generated from the authorised project, in accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 2 of the Paris Agreement. Detailed steps on the application process can be found  here 

Singapore and Rwanda will assess applications in accordance with each country’s respective requirements. For Singapore, these projects must meet Singapore’s eligibility criteria for ICCs. The eligibility criteria, and the list of eligible carbon crediting programmes and methodologies under the Singapore-Rwanda Implementation Agreement, are at Annex B, and on the Carbon Markets Cooperation website.

Annex A: Flowchart of Application Process

Annex B: Singapore’s Eligibility Criteria and Eligibility List under the Singapore-Rwanda Implementation Agreement

Annex C: Information on the Singapore-Rwanda Implementation Agreement 

For media queries, please contact:

Germaine MUKASIBO
Public Relations and Communication Officer
Phone: +250 788775456
Email: gmukasibo@rema.gov.rw