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9 piecesHow the Indian Carbon Market Creates a New Asset Class for Farmer Producer Organisations
The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022 did more than establish a compliance framework. It created the conditions for FPOs to become participants in a new category of agricultural income.
Agroforestry and Carbon: Why VM0047 Is the Right Methodology for India
Verra's VM0047 methodology for afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation is not the only option for Indian agroforestry projects, but it is the most mature, most defensible, and most internationally recognised. Here is why it matters.
What Is a Carbon Credit? A Plain-Language Guide for Indian Farmers
No technical background required. If you are a farmer, an FPO leader, or a village cooperative secretary, this article explains everything you need to know about carbon credits in straightforward terms.
India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS): What It Means for Agricultural Projects
The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022 gave India a formal domestic carbon market. Understanding its architecture is essential for any FPO or project developer navigating the Indian climate finance landscape.
Soil Carbon Sequestration: How Farming Practices Translate into Verified Credits
The carbon beneath a farmer's feet is often worth more than the crop above it. Here is how soil organic carbon works, why it matters for Indian agriculture, and how it connects to carbon markets.
The Role of Biogas and Bio-CNG in India's Carbon Economy
India's organic waste streams represent one of the most underutilised carbon opportunities in the agricultural sector. Community biogas projects are neither new nor experimental: they are mature technology waiting for the right aggregation model.
How FPOs Can Negotiate Fair Benefit-Sharing in Carbon Projects
Not all carbon project contracts are created equal. Before an FPO signs anything, its leadership needs to understand what fair looks like, and what red flags to walk away from.
Understanding Additionality: The Test Every Carbon Project Must Pass
Additionality is carbon market jargon for a simple but essential idea: you can only get paid for what you do differently. Here is why it matters and how it is applied.
Voluntary vs. Compliance Carbon Markets: Which Route Is Right for Your Project?
The choice between voluntary and compliance carbon markets is one of the most consequential decisions in project design. Here is what distinguishes them, and how to think about which route fits your situation.
EXPLAINERS
Carbon Fundamentals, Explained Simply
Understanding the Difference Between Voluntary and Compliance Carbon Markets
What Is a Carbon Credit Project Design Document (PDD)?
What Is Additionality, and Why Does It Make or Break a Carbon Project?
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Policy Briefs & Methodology Resources
India Carbon Market, Policy Brief 2026
A concise overview of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) framework, Bureau of Energy Efficiency's role, and the pathway to credit issuance under the ICM.
VM0047 Methodology Overview for Indian Practitioners
Key requirements, monitoring parameters, and common pitfalls when applying VM0047 to agroforestry and revegetation projects in South Asian agricultural landscapes.
Carbon Finance for FPOs, Getting Started Guide
Step-by-step guidance for Farmer Producer Organisations considering entering a carbon programme: eligibility, data requirements, revenue expectations, and questions to ask project developers.
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