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India and Japan Launch Guide to Boost Low‑Carbon Technology Cooperation

India and Japan have launched an Operational Manual for their Joint Crediting Mechanism to promote low‑carbon technologies.

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Key Points

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Operational Manual for the India-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism released in New Delhi.

Provides clear steps for project idea submission, approval, and credit issuance.

Facilitates technology cooperation and climate finance between the two nations.

Enhances confidence and transparency in international carbon markets.

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The manual outlines procedures for projects, from proposal to issuing climate credits.

It aims to mobilise climate finance and ensure transparent, high‑integrity emission reductions.

The initiative aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement and supports sustainable development in India.

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Operational Manual

A step‑by‑step guide that explains how to carry out a plan.

Joint Crediting Mechanism

A partnership where two countries earn credits for reducing pollution together.

low-carbon

Using methods that release less carbon into the air.

climate finance

Money used to support projects that protect the climate.

emission reductions

Cutting down the amount of harmful gases released.

transparent

Open and clear, so everyone can see what is happening.

procedural

Related to the steps and rules that must be followed.

implementation

Putting a plan into action.

Paris Agreement

An international agreement where many countries promised to fight climate change.

sustainable development

Growing and improving while caring for the environment.

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