India and Japan back the Joint Crediting Mechanism at CoP30
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What happened
- India took part in the 11th Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) partner countries’ meeting, hosted by Japan at CoP30 on 19 November 2025 [PIB].
- The JCM now has 31 partners and over 280 projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement [PIB].
Background
- Japan’s Environment Minister chaired the meeting [PIB].
Why it matters
- Bilateral credit deals bring finance and technology, but India must guard credits it needs for its own NDC.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-20): india took part in the 11th Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) partner countries' meeting, hosted by Japan at CoP30 on 19 November 2025.
- Bilateral credit deals bring finance and technology, but India must guard credits it needs for its own NDC.
Quotable data pointThe JCM now has 31 partners and over 280 projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
PIB: MoEFCC: India at JCM meeting, 20 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Article 6, JCM.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
JCM is run by
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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JCM is linked to which article of the Paris Agreement?
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
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Number of JCM partners
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MoEFCC: India at JCM meeting, 20 Nov 2025
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