Read our September newsletter for the latest news and views from CMW. In this edition: ♦ The north-south divide in the voluntary carbon market ♦ The trouble with offsetting indirect emissions ♦ The wrong signal EU governments are sending by missing a crucial ETS deadline ♦ Why flying has double the climate impact of its CO2 emissions ♦ Space tourism and the billionaire space race to Mars reveal there is no Planet B for humanity ♦ How generous subsidies to industry endanger the Flemish Climate Fund ♦ FAQs and videos galore
Carbon Market Watch
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Carbon Market Watch’s mission is to ensure that carbon pricing policies drive a just transition towards zero-carbon societies. We promote environmental integrity and human rights and empower communities to participate in decision making processes related to climate policies. We are active at European, international and grassroots levels, working closely with community groups in over 60 countries across the world.
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Lindsay Otis Nilles
Policy Expert, Global Carbon Markets at Carbon Market Watch
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Martin Porter
Executive Chair, Brussels at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
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Updates
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All but one European Union member state have fallen foul of the date to enter the new Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings (ETS2) in the national law books. This delay sends completely the wrong signal, argues Eleanor Scott. "The failure to transpose the ETS directive raises doubts about how serious the majority of EU governments are about living up to their climate targets and deploying ETS revenue to fund climate investments that reduce emissions and combat energy and transport poverty through the Social Climate Fund." https://lnkd.in/ehGGyMec
EU governments miss crucial deadline to pass new Emissions Trading System into national legislation - Carbon Market Watch
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The Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity initiative (VCMI) has released a new framework for companies making climate claims about their indirect (scope 3) emissions. The new guidelines undermine VCMI's stated mission of combating greenwashing and promoting robust climate action. "[VCMI] should focus on guiding companies to adopt clear climate claims that not only incentivise action but also help consumers and investors make the right choices," says CMW's global markets lead Gilles Dufrasne. "It would be a shame for VCMI to lose some of its credibility by promoting a different, much weaker version of its own work, at a time when the world desperately needs ambitious action." https://lnkd.in/ecseeCB4
VCMI’s new framework needlessly endangers its credibility - Carbon Market Watch
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Space has become the final frontier for billionaut tourists. But what is the climate impact of space tourism and is it responsible during a climate crisis for the super-rich to go where no billionaire has gone before in search of thrills and a Planet B? "If space billionaires wish to guard the survival of human civilisation and help us thrive, they would be far better off directing their considerable resources to climate and environmental action here on Earth," concludes Khaled Diab. #space #tourism #spacex #blueorigin #climatecrisis https://lnkd.in/eShdZ4aJ
Billionauts' space tourism and Mars fantasies need to be pulled back to Earth - Carbon Market Watch
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We are delighted to announce Gilles Dufrasne, Policy Lead, Global Carbon Markets at Carbon Market Watch, as speaker at the 2024 Energy Intelligence Forum. https://bit.ly/4c1UV3t Learn more about the many distinguished speakers who have already confirmed their attendance, and register to be part of the conversation. #EIForum2024 | November 25-27 | London https://bit.ly/4c1UV3t Energy Intelligence #EIForum #Energy #EnergyPolicy #EnergyTransition #Geopolitics #GeopoliticalRisk
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CAN Europe & GLAN Go to court to challenge EU climate targets ⚖️ CAN Europe and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) are taking legal action against the European Commission's climate targets at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). We argue that the Commission's current greenhouse gas emissions allocations are insufficient to meet the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement and to protect fundamental human rights. The case focuses on the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) and its implementing decisions, which cover about 57% of EU greenhouse gas emissions. The NGOs allege that the Commission’s targets are legally flawed, failing to ensure adequate global and domestic emissions reductions and neglecting the impacts on human rights. Following a rejected internal review request by the Commission, CAN Europe and GLAN are pushing for a court ruling to mandate a revision of emissions targets, aiming for at least a 65% reduction by 2030. 📅 Timeline: September 2024: The Commission will provide its final written observations. By 2025: A public hearing in Luxembourg is expected and a ruling may be delivered. The EU Court has prioritized this case and the timeline might be further accelerated, underscoring its urgency. CAN Europe and GLAN are seeking a swift resolution to enforce stronger climate policies and ensure the EU meets its climate obligations. #LegalActionForClimate 🌱
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The Bellona Climate Action Conference 2024 is approaching quickly... 📆 We are excited to announce the panelists for the discussion “Effective Carbon Pricing for European Low-Carbon Manufacturing: a Dialogue”. 🎤 Speakers: Rob van der Meer, Industrial Policy Director at CEMBUREAU Lidia Tamellini, Expert on EU Industrial Decarbonisation at Carbon Market Watch 🔊Moderation by Bellona Europa’s Policy Advisor on Sustainable Economy and Finance, Francesco Lombardi Stocchetti. How can carbon pricing support the decarbonisation of European industry while positioning it as a leader in low-carbon products? Stay tuned for more updates and register here: https://lnkd.in/dM3J5-cg #climateaction #climateactionnow #climatepolicy #CO2Infrastructure #netzero #decarbonisation #carbonpricing #markets #sustainableeconomy
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Today, as part of the Africa Net Zero Workshop by Earth Journalism Network, we delved into three critical topics that deepened our understanding of issues interconnected with #NetZero. Isa Mulder, a policy expert on global carbon markets at Carbon Market Watch, gave an insightful presentation on #carbonmarkets. She broke down the key concepts, historical timeline, and the challenges that come with it—such as the lack of permanence and accountability, absence of a centralized oversight body, and lack of price transparency. Iskander Erzini Vernoit, Co-founder and Director at the Imal Initiative for Climate and Development, provided a comprehensive overview of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)—an essential topic that will shape #COP29, yet is often overlooked. He shared valuable data and offered tips on what African journalists should focus on during COP29 Azerbaijan. Dr. Sarah Kew from the KNMI - Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute) delivered a compelling presentation on how to effectively communicate the link between #carbon #pollution, #climatechange, and extreme weather events. The group discussions and the assignment to develop cross-border story ideas have been incredibly valuable, fostering connections with fellow journalists across the #Africa region. A big thank you to Kiundu Waweru and Dr. Jackline Lidubwi, PhD for their excellent moderation. I look forward to the final leg of the #workshop tomorrow. #NetZero #ClimateChange #Africa #Journalism #Sustainability #EnvironmentalReporting #EJNNETZEROWORKSHOP
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The voluntary carbon market (VCM) is meant to channel finance into climate projects and provide buyers with cost-effective decarbonisation options. How does the VCM operate financially and is it effective? 🧐 How are carbon credits financed and traded? 🤑 Our latest explainer answers a series of frequently asked questions about the financial dimension of carbon markets: https://lnkd.in/ea798zKU
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