ClimateJuly 14, 2026
stringency
/ˈstrɪndʒənsi/
Definition
The quality of being strict, rigorous, or precise in the enforcement of rules and standards.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'stringere,' meaning 'to bind tight.' It entered English to describe the act of tightening or narrowing, eventually evolving to denote the quality of being uncompromising or severe in application.
In the news
In this article, 'stringency' refers to the necessity for India's carbon market to have strict, credible standards to ensure its rules effectively drive real decarbonization rather than just administrative compliance.
The road ahead for India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
Read the full article ↗Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)