Events

ETS in the power sector: Past performance and opportunities for revision

This first ‘ETS Talk’ explores how the EU ETS can continue supporting deep emission reductions in the power sector and further contribute to the clean energy transition. It will also discuss how the ETS revenues can be used to decarbonise the EU economy.

29 Nov 2021

Can carbon markets benefit developing countries?

Date and Time: 16:45-18:00 UK time, 09 November 2021. Location: Scottish Event Campus, Loch Lomond room (maximum capacity: 144 people). Watch online here. Background:  Low-income countries have barely benefitted from United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) flexible mechanisms. This COP26 side event will focus on solutions for the UNFCCC and voluntary carbon markets…

9 Nov 2021

Return of the Allowances – Fixing the EU carbon market rules to drive industrial innovation

Date and Time: 15.00-16.30 CEST, 07 June 2021 (online). Watch the recording here or on YouTube Background:  The EU’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is Europe’s main instrument to reduce carbon pollution from the power and industrial sectors. Over the years, it has helped to drive down the use of coal. However, when it comes…

7 Jun 2021

Making the Industrial Emissions Directive fit for the EU Green Deal

Watch the recording of the event below or here Date and time: Monday 15 March, 11-12:30 Background: In the second half of the year, the European Commission will propose a revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). This law has played an important role in tackling industrial pollution, but it can achieve a lot more….

15 Mar 2021