Forum on Promoting the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) in India

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The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) of Japan, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) of India will jointly host the “India Forum: Advancing International Carbon Markets for Climate Ambition, Sustainable Development and Shared Prosperity” in Delhi, India, on September 28, 2026. The forum will be co-organized by the Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC) and the World Bank.

The morning program will feature a high-level session, “India’s Vision for Global Carbon Market Cooperation,” covering the latest developments in India related to international carbon markets. The session will also showcase recent efforts to develop the digital infrastructure and institutional frameworks needed to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

In the afternoon, the forum will feature “Advancing the India–Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement,” a session focused on JCM implementation. The agenda will include updates on recent JCM developments, including the Rules of Implementation (RoI), as well as presentations by Japanese and Indian companies showcasing decarbonization technologies and solutions, with a view to facilitating the development of new JCM projects in India.

Advance registration is required to participate in the forum. Please see below for details.

Forum Overview

・ Date and time: September 28, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (India Standard Time)

・ Venue: Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Delhi, India

・ Format: Hybrid (in-person and online)

・ Language: English

・ Participation fee: Free

Program

(in-person only)

High-Level Plenary: India’s Vision for Global Carbon Market Cooperation
Time	Programme
09:30–10:00	Registration
10:00–11:30	Opening Leadership Dialogue: India's Climate Ambition and Vision for Global Carbon Market Cooperation *Welcome Address:* 　• Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Chief Controller of Accounts, MoEFCC, Government of India Opening Remarks: 　• Mr. Amandeep Garg, Additional Secretary, MoEFCC, Government of India Special Remarks: 　• Mr. ONO Keiichi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of India Keynote Address: 　• Mr. Tanmay Kumar, Secretary, MoEFCC, Government of India Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks: 　• Ms. Shweta Kumar, Director, MoEFCC, Government of India
11:30–12:15	Panel Discussion: Transaction Models and Innovative Business Models for Article 6.2
12:15–14:00	Lunch Break

※Please note that the programme and speakers are subject to change.

(hybrid: in-person and online)

Implementation Plenary: Advancing the India–Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement
Time	Programme
14:00–14:30	Latest Developments under the JCM Consistent with Article 6.2 Guidance Speaker: Office for the JCM and International Carbon Market, Ministry of the Environment, Japan / Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
14:30–15:30	JCM Process under the Rules of Implementation (RoI) and Operation Manual (OM) between India and Japan Speaker: 　• Mr. Yuji Mizuno, Executive Director/ Secretary-General, JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA), Japan 　• Mr. Kentaro Takahashi, Deputy Director, Ministry of the Environment, Japan 　• Ms. Shweta Kumar, Director, MoEFCC, Government of India
15:30–16:00	Tea/Coffee Break
16:00–16:40	Industrial Presentations from Japan 　• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. 　• Kanadevia Corporation 　• Suzuki Motor Corporation
16:40–17:15	Industrial Presentations from India 　• ACME Solar Holdings Limited (for Green Hydrogen/Ammonia) 　• Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (for SAF) 　• Jindal Steel Limited (for CCUS)

※Please note that the programme and speakers are subject to change.

Organizers

Ministry of the Environment (MOE) of Japan
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) of India

Co-Organizers

Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC)
World Bank
JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA)
Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center, Institute of Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

Partner Organization

Embassy of Japan in India

Target Participants

Japanese and Indian companies, project developers, and related organizations interested in the JCM and carbon markets

Approximately 200 participants are expected.

Forum Details and Registration

For further details and registration , please use the link below.
Registration form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zgKVeEqCwD
Registration deadline:

In-person registration has been closed as of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, due to reaching full capacity.
Online registration will remain open until Monday, September 21, 2026

If registrations for in-person participation exceed capacity, priority will be given to representatives from the business sector, and participants will be selected by lottery. Applicants will be notified of the results using their contact details provided at registration.

Every effort will be made to notify international participants as early as possible to allow sufficient time for them to make travel arrangements.

Inquiries:

Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC)
Contacts: Takagi, Komaki
Email: jcm-consulting@oecc.or.jp

※The red text was revised on September 10, 11 and 18, 2026.