This report follows on work analysing offset usage that Sandbag started in 2009. Its primary purpose is to highlight what is happening on the ground. Linking the installations in the EU ETS with the projects they bought offset from has brought the use of
Brussels, 16 November 2012. Today, CDM Watch was re-launched as Carbon Market Watch to expand its activities for scrutinizing a wider range of carbon market schemes. Visit the new website at www.carbonmarketwatch.org. The launch of Carbon Market Watch was inspired by the rapid development
See Newsletter #1, November 2012 The gigantic surplus of emissions permits under the Kyoto Protocol threatens the viability of a second commitment period and any future climate deal. The EU has been unable to advocate for a strong solution because of the opposition of
See Newsletter #1, November 2012 International offsets account for ¾ of the overall surplus in the EU ETS. The real impact of offset credits becomes clear when looking at the new findings of research papers commissioned by the high-level panel on the CDM policy
See Newsletter #1, November 2012 For two weeks delegates from close to 200 countries will negotiate the future of the planet at COP18 starting on 26 November in Doha, Qatar. Carbon markets will be an important topic in Doha. Decisions on the future of
See Newsletter #1, November 2012 At its last meeting in September, CDM Executive Board made a series of unfortunate decisions. At their upcoming meeting in Doha they will again discuss a number of important issues. At a time when carbon markets are collapsing due
See Newsletter #1, November 2012 Guest article by Bill Hemmings, Transport & Environment Progress is finally evident at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to develop a global market-based measure (MBM) to address CO2 emissions from international aviation. With the aviation industry predicting significant
See Newsletter #1, November 2012 After an eventful three years, it is time to say farewell to CDM Watch and welcome Carbon Market Watch! From November 2012 Carbon Market Watch will continue the activities of CDM Watch and expand further to other carbon market
Dear friends, We are proud to present this first edition of the Carbon Market Watch Newsletter. Carbon Market Watch will continue the activities of CDM Watch and expand further to other carbon market initiatives. In that spirit, we look forward to new endeavors. There
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