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India-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism Rules Adopted

Published on 18 Jun 2026

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India-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism Rules Adopted
  • India and Japan adopted ‘Rules of Implementation’ for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement on 8 June 2026.
  • Builds on last year’s Memorandum of Cooperation for greenhouse gas emission reduction projects.
  • Establishes Joint Committee, transparent approval processes, third-party verification, sustainable development safeguards, and national registries.
  • Aims to catalyse investment, technology transfer, and low-carbon projects in India to meet Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
  • Demonstrates India’s commitment to climate action and sustainable development.
Source: SarkariPariksha