India Showcases Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and Renewable Energy Standards at WTO Trade and Environment Week 2026
- India hosted a side-event at WTO Trade and Environment Week 2026 in Geneva on 5 June 2026 (World Environment Day) showcasing its Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) and renewable-energy standardisation efforts.
- Signals India's pivot to market-based climate instruments to meet NDC obligations under the Paris Agreement and to pre-empt trade frictions (e.g., CBAM) at the WTO.
- Relevant to GS-III (Environment, Economy) and GS-II (International Institutions).