- 1. Industry Leadership & Policy Advocacy
- Bridging government, industry and global stakeholders to advance credible environmental markets, strengthen policy frameworks and accelerate implementation.
- 2. Advancing Article 6 & Global Carbon Cooperation
- Facilitating industry engagement on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, including Articles 6.2, 6.4 and 6.8, to strengthen international cooperation and unlock opportunities for high-integrity carbon projects.
- 3. Strengthening India’s Carbon Market
- Supporting the evolution of India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) and voluntary carbon markets through industry dialogue, market intelligence and strategic collaboration.
- 4. End-to-End Carbon Project Development
- Supporting project developers and industries across the project lifecycle—from opportunity identification and feasibility assessment to methodology selection, validation, verification and carbon credit generation.
- 5. Expanding Environmental Incentive Markets
- Advancing opportunities across carbon credits, the Green Credit Programme, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), plastic credits and biodiversity credits to translate environmental performance into measurable value.
- 6. Global Partnerships & Market Access
- Connecting Indian enterprises, project developers and investors with international markets, climate finance, technology providers, carbon-credit buyers and strategic partners.
- 7. Knowledge, Capacity Building & Market Readiness
- Equipping industry and institutions with the knowledge, technical capabilities and practical insights needed to navigate evolving environmental regulations, market mechanisms and investment opportunities.
- 8. Environmental Impact & Community-Centric Projects
- Promoting high-impact initiatives, including clean cooking and grassroots climate projects, that combine emissions reduction, environmental benefits, community participation and inclusive development.
- 9. Industry Matchmaking & Investment Facilitation
- Creating opportunities for collaboration among project developers, corporates, financial institutions, investors and technology providers to accelerate project implementation and mobilise capital.
- 10. Convening India’s Climate Action Ecosystem
- Through platforms such as India Climate Week, CMAI brings together policymakers, businesses, financial institutions and international stakeholders to translate climate ambition into actionable partnerships and scalable environmental solutions.