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Meeting with Leaders: Global Mineral Standards & the Compulsory Carbon Market (Launching 2026) — India

A high-level, invitation-only convening of regulators, standards bodies, mining leaders, auditors, exchanges, and multilateral institutions to align on globally recognized mineral integrity standards and the framework for a Compulsory Carbon Market beginning in 2026. Hosted in India, the session sets a shared roadmap for verifiable supply chains (from extraction to export), harmonized durability classes (D1–D3), buffer and risk rules, and cross-border corresponding adjustments. Leaders will review pilot results, define accreditation pathways (AMPP/ASVP), and chart interoperability between national systems, the ICMCI Registry, and exchange/clearing infrastructure. Outcomes include a 12-month action plan, draft recognition agreements, and a public communiqué outlining milestones toward full 2026 market activation.

Who should attend: Ministers and regulators, standards stewards, major operators, verification firms, exchanges, development banks, NGOs/academia.

Format: Keynotes • Roundtables • Technical breakouts • Communiqué drafting.