Climate Change Negotiations – UNFCCC, COP, Other Conventions and Protocols

India pitches for Green Credit Scheme at COP28

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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :

Prelims level: Green Credits Scheme

Mains level: NA

Central Idea

  • India introduced the Green Credits Scheme at COP28 in Dubai. PM Modi emphasized that this program goes beyond the commercial nature of carbon credits, offering a broader environmental impact.

What is Green Credits Programme?

  • Objective: The initiative aims to generate Green Credits through plantation on degraded wasteland.
  • Inception: Launched in October by the Environment Ministry, it is designed to incentivize various environment-positive actions.
  • Action Areas: Includes tree plantation, water management, sustainable agriculture, waste management, air pollution reduction, mangrove conservation, ecomark label development, and sustainable building.
  • Scope beyond Carbon: Unlike existing carbon credit systems, this program extends incentives to actions beyond carbon emission reductions, such as water conservation and soil improvement.

Distinctive Features

  • Market-Based Approach: The program aims to create a market for trading green credits, similar to carbon credits, where companies can earn credits for environmental actions and trade them.
  • Development Stage: Methodologies and standards for measuring and verifying such actions are under development, and the market for these credits is yet to be established.
  • Initial Buyers: It is anticipated that private companies might purchase these green credits to fulfill their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations.
  • Wider Beneficiaries: Unlike carbon markets, which primarily target industries and corporations, the green credit program can benefit individuals and communities as well.

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