IETA LIVE: India-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

As India and Japan have formalised their collaboration for Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), IETA is pleased to host a webinar on the India-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) as a key cooperative approach under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement with the cooperation of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of India, and the Ministry of the Environment, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan.

The objectives of this dialogue are to explore opportunities for cooperation between India and Japan under the JCM framework, understand the functioning of the mechanism, and discuss what it means for businesses in both countries. The session will provide a platform to hear from Japanese government representatives on the experience with JCM implementation in several other countries, offering valuable lessons and best practices that can inform the Indian context. The session will also highlight expectations from JCM in India and discuss how the mechanism can contribute to national climate goals of both the countries while fostering bilateral collaboration. 

The webinar will further examine the types of projects expected under JCM, procedure to implement projects in India, and potential cooperation opportunities between Indian and Japanese stakeholders. Importantly, the session will also bring in private sector perspectives on the demand for carbon credits, views on India’s carbon market development, and how JCM could enhance market potential.

This session will bring together IETA members, senior government representatives from both India and Japan, and carbon market experts to discuss experts to unpack the potential of the JCM to drive high-integrity mitigation outcomes, enable technology transfer, and support both nations in achieving their climate goals.

Welcome and overview

• Kajol Tandon, IETA India Representative, Moderator

Introductory Remarks: Article 6 and Opportunities for Private Sector

• Andrea Bonzanni, International Policy Director, IETA

Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) and Article 6

• Mr. Norihiro Kimura, Senior Negotiator for Climate Change
• Global Environmental Affairs Office, GX Policy Group, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan
• Mr. Satoru Iino, Director, Office of Fluorocarbons Control Policy (Concurrent: Office for the Joint Crediting Mechanism and International Carbon Market), Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan

Carbon Pricing Mechanism in India and Article 6

• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change - India
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy - India

Role of Article 6 and Implementation Procedure

• Perumal Arumugam, Manager, Mitigation – UNFCCC 

Private sector views on investment on JCM in India for GX-ETS

• Takashi Hongo, Co-Chair - IETA Japan Working Group

Private Sector Views on India’s Market Potential for JCM 

• Fabio Silva Nehme, Co-Chair – IETA India Taskforce
• Apurba Mitra, – Co-Chair, IETA India Taskforce

Q&A

Date: 12 September 2025

Time: 12:00 PM to 13:30 PM IST / 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM JST

This webinar will be hosted in English.

If you have queries about this webinar, please contact Kajol Tandon (tandon@ieta.org) or Takashi Morishima (morishima@ieta.org).