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FICCI is organizing the 4th Edition of the Certification Training Program on Carbon Markets, an exclusive two-day in-person masterclass on December 09–10, 2026, at Navi Mumbai. Tailored for decision-makers, enterprise leaders, investors, consultants, and sustainability practitioners seeking actionable expertise in carbon markets and climate finance, this edition translates complex regulatory mandates into actionable commercial execution. The curriculum delivers an end-to-end immersion into global and domestic carbon architectures, including Article 6 bilateral mechanisms, Corresponding Adjustments (CAs), and compliance readiness under India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). A central pillar of this cohort is investment bankability and financial appraisal – equipping attendees to model Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Net Present Value (NPV), and cash flows to substantiate project additionality. Participants will also master hands-on Project Design Document (PDD) preparation for both nature-based and technology-driven interventions, analyze corporate offtake structures, and examine real-world market risks through applied case studies and expert panel interactions.

Course Structure –

Day 1:

1. Taxonomy & Evolution of Carbon Markets
• Foundational concepts and terminology framework
• Evolution from the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement
• Structural divergence between Compliance and Voluntary Carbon Markets

2. Voluntary Carbon Markets - Leading Registries & Standards
• Overview of primary registries - Verra (VCS), Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, and American Carbon Registry (ACR)
• Registry rules, governance frameworks, and credit issuance mechanisms

3. Carbon Project Typologies & Development Processes
• Classification of interventions - Technology-Based Solutions vs. Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
• Methodology selection and sectoral project development pathways

4. Article 6 Architecture - Mechanisms, Rulebook & NDC Accounting
• Breakdown of Article 6.2 (Cooperative Approaches) and Article 6.4 (Centralized Mechanism)
• Rulebook governance and managing Corresponding Adjustments (CAs) to prevent double counting
• ITMO integration and alignment with national NDCs

5. Carbon Finance - Investment Structures & Contracts
• Project financing vehicles, debt-equity participation, and forward purchase agreements
• Commercial risk allocation, offtake contracts, and revenue monetization strategies

6. Carbon Project Lifecycle & High-Integrity PDD Development
• Complete asset lifecycle - From feasibility and baseline determination to validation, verification, and issuance
• Step-by-step preparation of Project Design Documents (PDDs) for tech and nature-based interventions

7. Interactive Q&A & Technical Discussion
• Clearing doubts and addressing technical project bottlenecks

Day 2:

1. Article 6 in Practice - Bilateral Agreements & CDM Transition
• Operationalizing bilateral and unilateral agreements under Article 6.2
• Country participation case studies and pilot initiatives
• Practical transition pathways for legacy Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) activities

2. Financial Additionality & Investment Appraisal Masterclass
• Role of financial additionality in carbon project eligibility and investor due diligence
• Practical application of Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Net Present Value (NPV), and cash flow dynamics
• Benchmark analysis and demonstrating project viability

3. Indian Carbon Market (ICM) & CCTS Framework
• Origins, statutory foundation, and roadmap of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
• Compliance mandates and verification frameworks for Obligated Entities
• Strategic opportunities, offset pathways, and participation for Non-Obligated Entities
• Comparative linkages with international compliance instruments (e.g., EU-CBAM)

4. Expert Panel - Practitioner Perspectives on Market & Investment Trends
• Examining market liquidity, institutional risks, and cross-border commercial opportunities

5. Prevailing Carbon Market Scenario & Emerging Horizons
• Global demand-supply dynamics, pricing trends, and integrity benchmarks
• Growth frontiers - Green Hydrogen, BESS, Biochar, CCUS, and regenerative agriculture

6. Applied Master Case Study & Technical Workshop
• Real-world project evaluation exercise - PDD structuring, additionality testing, and commercial risk analysis
• Review of credit-earning project models and practical takeaway solutions

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Duration of Course: 02 Days

Total Program Hours: 16 hrs
• Day 1: 09 December 2026; Timings: 10:30 am – 06:30 pm (8 hrs) [Includes Lunch Break]
• Day 2: 10 December 2026; Timings: 09:30 am – 05:30 pm (8 hrs) [Includes Lunch Break]

Mode: In-Person Executive Masterclass

No. of Expert Trainers: 03

Delegate Fee –

INR 35,000 + GST per individual
• Discounts Available - FICCI Members / Bulk Registrations