India and Japan Launch Operational Manual for the Joint Crediting Mechanism

India and Japan launched the Operational Manual for the India–Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) in New Delhi on 30th September 2026. The initiative aims to promote advanced low-carbon technologies, mobilize climate finance, facilitate technology cooperation, and support high-integrity emission reductions and removals in India. This implementation follows the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation on 7th August 2025 and the adoption of the Rule of Implementation on 8th June 2026 under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. The manual establishes a procedural framework covering the complete project cycle, from submitting Project Idea Notes to the issuance and authorization of JCM credits.