11 Dec 2025
The Governments of India and Japan signed the Memorandum of Cooperation on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) on August 7, 2025, as a framework to facilitate the adoption of decarbonization technologies and other mitigation efforts. This is expected to further accelerate the flow of decarbonization business in India going forward.
Maharashtra State in India and Osaka City, a major commercial hub in Japan, have actively advanced cooperation and collaboration in the environment and energy sectors since signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2020.
Furthermore, starting in 2025, with support from Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), “Maharashtra State - Osaka City Collaboration Project to promote the introduction of decarbonization technologies towards achieving carbon neutrality” is being implemented. This project provides various supports including Feasible studies of the introduction of environmental and decarbonization technologies in Maharashtra State, utilizing mechanisms such as the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).
This workshop will introduce the Maharashtra's needs for decarbonization, the JCM, and the decarbonization technologies that are applicable to the state's decarbonization efforts, with the aim of the carbon neutral in Maharashtra.
Registration Form (Application Deadline: January 9, 2026 (Fri))
https://forms.gle/1xXrD14o64PURHtb9
Date and Time: January 14 (Wed), 2026, 10:00 – 12:30 (Indian Time)
Venue: Crowne Plaza Pune City <Conference Room: Cedar / 1st Floor>
CTS No. 37 & 37/1, Bund Garden Road Next to Jehangir Hospital Pune, 411001 India
Style: On-site attendance only
Language: English
Capacity: 40 participants
Organizers: Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), Osaka City, Global Environment Centre (GEC)
Supporting Partners: Pune Hydrogen Valley Foundation, SCM Programs Pvt. Ltd
Program:
Note: Program content is subject to change.
| 10:00-10:20 | Opening Remarks - Mr. Shunsuke KUDO, Senior Officer for International Cooperation for Decarbonized Cities, Office of Director for international Cooperation for Transition to Decarbonization and Sustainable Infrastructure, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) (online) - Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) |
| Photo Session | |
| 10:20-11:20 | JCM Scheme and its current implementation status and potential - Mr. Tomoya MOTODA, Senior Programme Officer, International Cooperation Division, Global Environmental Centre (GEC) |
| Decarbonization Needs and Policies in Maharashtra State - Mr. Anand Raidurga, General Manager (Projects), Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) | |
| Maharashtra State - Osaka City Collaboration Project to promote the introduction of decarbonization technologies towards achieving carbon neutrality - Ms. Nao NAKAJIMA, Manager, International Cooperation Division, Global Environmental Centre (GEC) | |
| Q&A Session | |
| 11:20-12:15 | The Status of Green Hydrogen in India - Mr. Rohish Kalvit, Vice President, Business Development, h2e Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. |
| Contribution to Carbon Neutrality in Maharashtra State through Utilization of Green Hydrogen and e-methane - Mr. Kota NAKANO, Group Leader, Business Department, Decarbonization Systems Business Unit, Carbon Neutral Solution Business Headquarters, Kanadevia Corporation | |
| Yuasa's decarbonization business ～Introduction to Energy Conservation at Factories and JCM Projects～ - Mr. Malcolm F. Mehta, Advisor, Yuasa Trading India Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Q&A Session | |
| 12:15-12:20 | Closing Remark - Mr. Shunsuke KAWABE, Manager for International Cooperation, Environmental Policy Division, Environment Bureau, Osaka City Government |
| 12:20- | Networking (light refreshments served) |
Contact Information:
Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
International Cooperation Division
Mr. Tonoya MOTODA, Ms. Nao NAKAJIMA, Ms. Eriko NISHIOKA
E-mail: mh-c3p@gec.jp
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