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India proposes risk buffer for nature-based projects under offset scheme, seeks input

Published 06:16 on June 22, 2026 / Last updated at 06:16 on June 22, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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India has launched a consultation on draft rules that would allow nature-based carbon projects into its emerging carbon market, proposing a risk-buffer system for forest, wetland, mangrove, and soil carbon activities.
India has launched a consultation on draft rules that would allow nature-based carbon projects into its emerging carbon market, proposing a risk-buffer system for forest, wetland, mangrove, and soil carbon activities.


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