{"id":353932,"date":"2026-01-13T19:49:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=353932"},"modified":"2026-01-14T10:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T05:04:59","slug":"article-6-of-paris-agreement-as-a-powerful-tool-for-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/article-6-of-paris-agreement-as-a-powerful-tool-for-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Article 6 of Paris Agreement as a powerful tool for India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong>&#8211; To strengthen the delivery and efficiency of climate finance, the carbon markets under Article 6 (A6) of the Paris Agreement were made fully operational at COP29. <strong>Article 6 of Paris Agreement as a powerful tool for India.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-353979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Article-6-of-Paris-Agreement-as-a-powerful-tool-for-India.png?resize=452%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Article 6 of Paris Agreement as a powerful tool for India\" width=\"452\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Article-6-of-Paris-Agreement-as-a-powerful-tool-for-India.png?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Article-6-of-Paris-Agreement-as-a-powerful-tool-for-India.png?resize=1024%2C680&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Article-6-of-Paris-Agreement-as-a-powerful-tool-for-India.png?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Article-6-of-Paris-Agreement-as-a-powerful-tool-for-India.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Operationalisation of Article 6 at COP29<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>89 cooperation arrangements under Article 6.2 now exist across 58 Parties, indicating rapid growth in bilateral and plurilateral carbon market collaborations.<\/li>\n<li>Adoption of the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (Article 6.4) marked the transition from the Clean Development Mechanism to a more rigorous, transparent, and globally aligned framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>India\u2019s Entry into Article 6 Mechanisms<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>In August 2025, India signed the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), operationalising Article 6.2.<\/li>\n<li>This move represents a new phase of international climate cooperation and India\u2019s formal entry into global carbon markets under the Paris Agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Why does Article 6 matter for India?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Benefits in terms of access-<\/strong> Participation in Article 6 enables Transfer of advanced technologies, Support for R&amp;D, Stronger bilateral relations and Inflow of climate finance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drive socio-economic transformation-<\/strong> A6 can drive <strong>socio-economic transformation <\/strong>aligned with India\u2019s development and climate goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Driver of economic growth-<\/strong> It will help in accelerating low-carbon industrial and technological transformation and building resilient trade relationships.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are India\u2019s identified eligible activities under Article 6?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>India has identified 13 eligible activities balancing climate and development priorities. Its Focus is on high-end, emerging technologies with strong emissions reduction and growth potential.<\/p>\n<p>The Key sectors for the next three years include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Renewable energy with storage<\/li>\n<li>Solar thermal and offshore wind<\/li>\n<li>Green hydrogen and compressed bio-gas<\/li>\n<li>Advanced mobility solutions (e.g., fuel cells)<\/li>\n<li>High-end energy efficiency technologies<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable aviation fuel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Article 6 also aligns with long-term decarbonisation goals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offshore wind, energy storage, and marine energy to diversify beyond coal<\/li>\n<li>Green hydrogen for industrial decarbonisation (e.g., steel)<\/li>\n<li>Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) for hard-to-abate sectors like cement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What should be the way forward for realising the full benefit of Article 6?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Strengthen domestic framework-<\/strong> Clarify the role of the Designated National Authority. Define rules for Letters of Authorisation, corresponding adjustments, and carbon trading regulation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Streamline project clearances<\/strong>&#8211; Create a Cabinet-level steering committee. Establish a single-window clearance system. Address long approval timelines (over 1,600 days in India vs &lt;400 days elsewhere in Asia)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Build the carbon removals market-<\/strong> Leverage rising global demand. Promote activities like Biochar and Enhanced Rock Weathering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strengthen South\u2013South collaboration- <\/strong>Develop shared systems, knowledge networks, and financing models among developing countries.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>India\u2019s engagement under Article 6 is more than procedural. It offers a pathway to advanced technologies, climate-aligned finance, and deeper international partnerships, supporting long-term economic and climate objectives.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 98.4038%; height: 117px;\" width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"624\"><strong>Question for Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How can Article 6 of the Paris Agreement enable countries like India to accelerate low-carbon development while ensuring environmental integrity and avoiding double counting of emissions reductions?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Source- <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/why-article-6-of-paris-agreement-is-a-powerful-tool-for-india\/article70501259.ece#:~:text=The%20global%20demand%20for%20carbon,of%20high%2Dquality%20removal%20credits.\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction&#8211; To strengthen the delivery and efficiency of climate finance, the carbon markets under Article 6 (A6) of the Paris Agreement were made fully operational at COP29. 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