About JCMA
On April 1, 2025, the Japanese government designated the JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA) was established.
Section titled “On April 1, 2025, the Japanese government designated the JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA) was established.”- In accordance with the revised Act on Promotion of Global Warming, the Global Environment Centre was designated as the JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA).
- The JCMA carries out operation of the JCM, from project registration to credit issuance, including consultation with partner countries, on behalf of the competent ministers (Minister of the Environment; Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry; and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries), and also takes actions for the effective implementation of JCM projects.
Advantages of establishing the JCMA
Section titled “Advantages of establishing the JCMA”- Ability to coordinate with multiple countries at the same time as an organisation with the same authority as the government
- Streamlined and accelerated process by making it a one-stop service for issuance JCM credit
- Focused allocation of government staff resources
Activities of the JCMA
Section titled “Activities of the JCMA”- Carrying out administrative management of the JCM scheme
- Operation of the JCM Registry
- Supporting procedures for JCM projects and operation of the JCM management platform
- Management of the information dissemination website
- Consultation and public relations for project development