Apex Committee for the Implementation of Paris Agreement

The Government of India constituted the Apex Committee for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement (AIPA) on November 27, 2020, through a gazette notification.

It consists of 17 members and is chaired by the secretary of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

Aim: To generate a coordinated response on climate change matters to ensure that India is on track towards meeting its obligations under the Paris Agreement including its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).

Functions: Operate as a National Authority to regulate carbon markets in India under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

  • Formulate guidelines for consideration of projects or activities under Article 6
  • Issue guidelines on carbon pricing, market mechanism and other similar instruments that have a bearing on climate change and NDCs.

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