Designated National Authority

On August 22, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) constituted the Designated National Authority (DNA) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. This body is mandatory for implementing Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, which governs international carbon markets.

Area	Details
Structure and Composition	Head: It is chaired by the Secretary of the Union Environment Ministry. Membership: Includes 21 members from key bodies like the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), NITI Aayog, and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Key Functions	Project Evaluation: Assesses and authorizes projects generating Emission Reduction Units (ERUs) to ensure they align with India’s sustainable development goals. National Strategy: Identifies and updates activities eligible for carbon trading to meet India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). International Liaison: Represents India in global Article 6 frameworks, facilitating the transfer of carbon credits between nations.

Area

Details

Structure and Composition

Head: It is chaired by the Secretary of the Union Environment Ministry.
Membership: Includes 21 members from key bodies like the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), NITI Aayog, and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Key Functions

Project Evaluation: Assesses and authorizes projects generating Emission Reduction Units (ERUs) to ensure they align with India’s sustainable development goals.
National Strategy: Identifies and updates activities eligible for carbon trading to meet India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
International Liaison: Represents India in global Article 6 frameworks, facilitating the transfer of carbon credits between nations.

PT Facts

Date: 22 August 2025.
Ministry: MoEFCC.
Full Form: DNA = Designated National Authority.
International Link: Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement.
Headed By: Secretary of the Union Environment Ministry.
Purpose: Carbon market implementation and NDC alignment.

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