Press Release
August 29, 2025
- Global Environment
Public-Private Business Forum and Business Matching Event on JCM with India
On August 7, 2025, Japanese government and signed the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of India on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM). Subsequently, on August 29, in the presence of both leaders, Keiichiro Asao, Minister of the Environment of Japan, and H.E. Mr. Sibi George, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Japan, exchanged the signed documents, officially launching JCM aimed at generating carbon credits through decarbonization projects.
1. The Ministry of the Environment of Japan will host a forum and business matching event titled "Forum on Promoting Business Engagement and Matching through the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) to Expand India's Carbon Market" in New Delhi, India, on September 23, 2025 in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC). In addition, a business matching event titled "Business Consultation Meeting on the JCM Process in Hyderabad" will also be held in Hyderabad, India on September 26, 2025.
2. This forum will bring together private companies and government agencies from both Japan and India to introduce JCM-related systems and the latest trends, as well as technologies from companies seeking to promote and expand advanced decarbonization technologies through the JCM in India.
Furthermore, to support the development of JCM projects, the forum will feature business pitch presentations showcasing advanced technologies and solutions applicable to the JCM, and one-on-one business matching and consultation sessions.
The business matching event in Hyderabad will feature individual business matching and consultations on the JCM process and project formulation for private companies (with priority given to Indian companies).
3. Participation in these events requires prior registration. For details on registration, please refer to the information provided below.
1. The Ministry of the Environment of Japan will host a forum and business matching event titled "Forum on Promoting Business Engagement and Matching through the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) to Expand India's Carbon Market" in New Delhi, India, on September 23, 2025 in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC). In addition, a business matching event titled "Business Consultation Meeting on the JCM Process in Hyderabad" will also be held in Hyderabad, India on September 26, 2025.
2. This forum will bring together private companies and government agencies from both Japan and India to introduce JCM-related systems and the latest trends, as well as technologies from companies seeking to promote and expand advanced decarbonization technologies through the JCM in India.
Furthermore, to support the development of JCM projects, the forum will feature business pitch presentations showcasing advanced technologies and solutions applicable to the JCM, and one-on-one business matching and consultation sessions.
The business matching event in Hyderabad will feature individual business matching and consultations on the JCM process and project formulation for private companies (with priority given to Indian companies).
3. Participation in these events requires prior registration. For details on registration, please refer to the information provided below.
(1) Overview of the Forum on Promoting Business Engagement and Matching through the JCM to Expand India’s Carbon Market
■ Program Highlights: (Details will be updated as they are finalized)
Opening Remarks by organizers
• Overview of JCM institutional framework and bilateral collaboration
• Business pitch presentations by Japanese and Indian companies
• Introduction of JCM Global Match
• Business matching session and individual business meetings/consultation sessions
■ Hosted by:
• Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Japan
• Embassy of Japan in India
■ Partner Organizations (tentative partners included):
• Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) / Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center
• Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan
• JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA), etc.
■ Target Participants:
Japanese and Indian companies, project developers, and related institutions interested in the JCM and carbon market collaboration (approx. 150–200 in-person participants expected)
■ Registration and Details
Please visit the following website for more information and registration:
Paris Agreement Article 6… | Article 6 Implementation Partnership
Note: If the number of registrants wishing to attend in person exceeds capacity, priority will be given to corporate participants. Final selection will be made by lottery, and results will be communicated to the registered contact.
Opening Remarks by organizers
• Overview of JCM institutional framework and bilateral collaboration
• Business pitch presentations by Japanese and Indian companies
• Introduction of JCM Global Match
• Business matching session and individual business meetings/consultation sessions
■ Hosted by:
• Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Japan
• Embassy of Japan in India
■ Partner Organizations (tentative partners included):
• Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) / Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center
• Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan
• JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA), etc.
■ Target Participants:
Japanese and Indian companies, project developers, and related institutions interested in the JCM and carbon market collaboration (approx. 150–200 in-person participants expected)
■ Registration and Details
Please visit the following website for more information and registration:
Paris Agreement Article 6… | Article 6 Implementation Partnership
Note: If the number of registrants wishing to attend in person exceeds capacity, priority will be given to corporate participants. Final selection will be made by lottery, and results will be communicated to the registered contact.
(2) Business Consultation Meeting on the JCM Process with private companies
• Date and Time: September 26, 2025 10:00–17:30 (Delhi Time)
• Venue: Hyderabad, India *Further details will be provided in due course
• Format: Hybrid (in-person and online)
• Language: English
• Participation Fee: Free
■ Program Highlights: (Details will be updated as they are finalized)
• Individual business matching and consultations on the JCM system for private companies (with priority given to Indian companies)
■ Hosted by:
• Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Japan
• Embassy of Japan in India
■ Partner Organizations (tentative partners included):
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
• Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) / Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center
• Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan
• JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA) , etc.
■ Target Participants:
Japanese and Indian companies, project developers, and related institutions interested in the JCM and carbon market collaboration
■ Registration and Details
Please visit the following website for more information and registration:
Paris Agreement Article 6… | Article 6 Implementation Partnership
Note: If the number of registrants wishing to attend in person exceeds capacity, priority will be given to corporate participants. Final selection will be made by lottery, and results will be communicated to the registered contact.
■ Contact for Inquiries:
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Contact: Ito
Email: a6ip-admin@iges.or.jp
• Venue: Hyderabad, India *Further details will be provided in due course
• Format: Hybrid (in-person and online)
• Language: English
• Participation Fee: Free
■ Program Highlights: (Details will be updated as they are finalized)
• Individual business matching and consultations on the JCM system for private companies (with priority given to Indian companies)
■ Hosted by:
• Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Japan
• Embassy of Japan in India
■ Partner Organizations (tentative partners included):
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
• Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) / Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center
• Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan
• JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA) , etc.
■ Target Participants:
Japanese and Indian companies, project developers, and related institutions interested in the JCM and carbon market collaboration
■ Registration and Details
Please visit the following website for more information and registration:
Paris Agreement Article 6… | Article 6 Implementation Partnership
Note: If the number of registrants wishing to attend in person exceeds capacity, priority will be given to corporate participants. Final selection will be made by lottery, and results will be communicated to the registered contact.
■ Contact for Inquiries:
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Contact: Ito
Email: a6ip-admin@iges.or.jp