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India and Japan Adopt JCM Under Paris Agreement

  • 17 Jun 2026

On 16th June 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced that India and Japan have formally adopted the Rules of Implementation for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.

Key Points:

  • Implementation Framework & Bilateral Impact: Formally adopted on 8th June 2026, these rules establish a structured framework to strengthen bilateral cooperation on climate action, carbon markets, and sustainable development.
  • Objective of the Mechanism: The JCM aims to support projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions while contributing to the climate goals of both countries.
  • Link to Paris Agreement: The mechanism operates under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, which allows voluntary cooperation between countries through the transfer of carbon credits.
  • Foundation of Cooperation: The framework builds upon the Memorandum of Cooperation signed between India and Japan in 2025 for collaboration on climate mitigation activities.