Project developers can now submit project proposals directly to the Norwegian Environment Agency. The Agency will assess which projects the Ministry should pursue further.
What we are looking for
The Ministry seeks mitigation activities that can deliver additional, high-integrity and authorized ITMOs. Proposals will be assessed based on the credibility of delivering and transferring ITMOs, the integrity and quality of the mitigation outcomes, and the proposed commercial terms.
The call invites project developers to submit proposals for activities under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
The call is part of the Norwegian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Initiative (NOGER).
There is no fixed target volume for this call. The volume contracted will depend on the proposals received and on the overall composition of Norway’s portfolio.
Submission deadline: 12:00 noon (CET), 20 January 2027
Questions: CfP@miljodir.no
Submit proposal to: CfP@miljodir.no
Is your project eligible?
The call is open for activities under the Article 6.4 Mechanism (PACM) as well as under Article 6.2, across most sectors, technologies and countries. Proposals must meet the following requirements:
- Activities must take place in a country on the OECD DAC list of ODA recipients
- The minimum transaction volume from a single project or programme is 300,000 tCO₂e over the contract period.
- The project must be capable of delivering ITMOs generated before 2035. Activities generating ITMOs by 2030 will be prioritized.
- The project needs to demonstrate additionality by showing that ITMO revenues are essential to its financial viability and implementation
- The proponent must describe how host-country authorization under Article 6, will be obtained. Prior authorization is not required.
- The host country must be a Party to the Paris Agreement, and the activity must align with its NDC and relevant national policies. Only projects that do not already have a MOPA in force are eligible.
Excluded activities
- Oil and gas activities
- Destruction of HFC-23 generated as a by-product of HCFC-22 production
- N₂O abatement from adipic acid production
- Coal-based energy generation without CCS
- Forestry and other nature-based solutions, including REDD+ activities
How proposals will be assessed
Proposals are assessed based on an overall evaluation of the following criteria:
- Delivery certainty: project maturity, regulatory conditions, host country readiness, and the proponent’s capacity and experience.
- Integrity and quality: additionality, conservative baselines, robust MRV, reversal and leakage risks, and sustainable development impacts.
- Price and commercial terms: price per ITMO, delivery and payment schedule, and other commercial terms.
Norway will also seek a diversified portfolio across countries, sectors, technologies and counterparties.
How to submit a proposal
Complete the proposal form and provide the requested supporting documentation. The proposal and supporting documents must be submitted in English.
Deadline: 12:00 noon (CET), 20 January 2027
Submit to: CfP@miljodir.no
Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.
What happens after submission?
Proposals will first be screened for completeness and compliance with the requirements. Shortlisted proponents will be invited to negotiate a Term Sheet with the Ministry. Selected proponents will then undergo due diligence, including a site visit, before possible negotiation of a Mitigation Outcome Purchase Agreement (MOPA).
Questions about the call?
The following questions and answers provide information and guidance on the Call for Proposals. Further questions can be sent to CfP@miljodir.no.