Our Strategy

CMAI’s strategy is focused on building India’s carbon economy by strengthening industry leadership, advancing carbon markets, enabling market readiness and expanding global collaboration.

Short-Term Strategy | Build

  • Strengthen Policy & Industry Engagement: Advance evidence-based policy dialogue on CCTS, Article 6, voluntary carbon markets and emerging environmental frameworks.
  • Build Technical Knowledge & Readiness: Expand market intelligence, capacity-building programmes and industry preparedness for carbon-market participation.
  • Develop Strategic Partnerships: Strengthen CMAI’s industry network and deepen engagement with government institutions, technical experts, investors and international partners.

Mid-Term Strategy | Scale

  • Accelerate Industry Participation: Support companies and project proponents in exploring carbon-market opportunities, project readiness and decarbonisation pathways.
  • Connect Markets, Finance & Technology: Facilitate partnerships linking projects with technical expertise, potential buyers, investors and technology providers.
  • Expand Sectoral & Global Engagement: Develop sector-focused initiatives, strengthen Article 6 cooperation and broaden international carbon-market partnerships.

Long-Term Strategy | Lead

  • Lead India’s Carbon Economy: Establish CMAI as a leading industry platform shaping carbon-market development and decarbonisation.
  • Strengthen Technical & Institutional Leadership: Build a trusted knowledge platform through research, market intelligence, industry benchmarks and capacity development.
  • Advance Global Market Connectivity: Strengthen international partnerships and support a credible, inclusive and globally connected carbon economy that creates lasting environmental and economic value.