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🌐 IETA in March — Global engagement, meaningful impact 🌍   From Africa to Asia and Europe to America – March was a powerful month of presence, influence, and progress for IETA, while shaping the carbon market conversation across continents and sectors.    Here’s a recap of our month:  🗺️ We participated in over 20 events across Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and Latin America, contributing to high-level policy forums, technical dialogues, and conferences.    🎤 The IETA policy team shared insights on:  Article 6 implementation  Carbon farming and removals  The role of AI in carbon markets  Carbon credit transparency under the EU Green Claims Directive  Innovations in emissions trading systems    Some of the events we participated in included:  Carbon Forward Asia 🇸🇬  CERAWeek 2025 🇺🇸  Economist Sustainability Week 🇬🇧  Eastern Africa Regional Carbon Market Dialogue 🇰🇪  South African Carbon Market Forum 🇿🇦  Global Carbon Market Launch 🇮🇳  EUI High-Level Policy Dialogue 🇮🇹  International Climate Action Forum - Net-Zero City Expo 🇹🇼  Article 6 Implementation Partnership, International Advisory Group Meeting 🇯🇵  Energy Changemakers 🇨🇦 ...and more    📝 IETA also submitted input on important regulatory developments impacting carbon markets. 🌉 California – SB905: In response to a public workshop hosted by California Air Resources Board, we provided input on the implementation of SB905 — the state’s emerging CCUS framework. This state-run program, once in place, could significantly advance carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in California and across the U.S. 🇺🇸 Read our comments here: https://lnkd.in/dD2fseQx 🍁 Canada – Bill C-59: We shared feedback on Canada's legislation to regulate corporate environmental claims. While Bill C-59 aims to increase transparency, our response raised concerns about the risk of green-hushing if companies lack clarity on what constitutes a compliant claim. https://lnkd.in/dCEi-pwg 📢 IETA further submitted input to the UNFCCC’s Baku to Belém Roadmap, highlighting the critical role of carbon markets and Article 6 in scaling private finance for climate action in developing countries. 💰 https://lnkd.in/d7EZcqFg 📄 In addition, we published position papers on critical issues: 🔗 Carbon Removals Carbon Farming Paper: https://lnkd.in/eDQXbaPd   🔗 EU Green Claims Directive Position Paper: https://lnkd.in/eDQXbaPd     👏 Thank you to all our global members for your collaboration.   📢 Follow IETA Events for the latest updates on where our policy team will be speaking and the key issues they’ll be tackling.   #IETA #CarbonMarkets #NetZero #GlobalClimateAction #CarbonFinance #Article6 #ClimatePolicy #CarbonCredits #GreenClaimsDirective

📢 IETA submission on Baku to Belém Roadmap    IETA made submissions to the UNFCCC on the "Baku to Belém Roadmap", a process launched under the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) decision at COP29 to mobilise at least USD 1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for climate action in developing countries. 🌍    Submission highlights:  💰 Closing the climate finance gap will require significantly scaling up private sector investment — and carbon markets are a vital tool in aligning incentives to direct finance where it’s needed most.    🌱 For over three decades, market-based climate solutions have proven effective in reducing emissions while supporting green growth and sustainable development.    📑 As part of the #BakuToBelém Roadmap, we encourage the inclusion of guidance to support countries in reporting on the use of Article 6 as a complementary instrument in their climate finance strategies.    ♻️ The potential of Article 6 to boost interoperability between carbon pricing systems and crediting markets should be explored as a key instrument to scale climate finance in developing countries.    We look forward to contributing to a roadmap that brings carbon markets to the forefront of global climate finance solutions. 🚀    🔗 Read the submission here: https://lnkd.in/d7EZcqFg       #CarbonMarkets #ClimateFinance #BakuToBelém #Article6 #PrivateFinance #NCQG #UNFCCC #IETA #AfricaClimateAction #COP29  

🎉 Roll up, roll up! 🎉  Get ready for an exciting week ahead at the IETA European Climate Summit #ECS2025! 🌟 We’re thrilled to unveil our full programme, packed with inspiring speakers, engaging sessions, and networking opportunities that you won’t want to miss. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, there’s something for everyone. Dive into groundbreaking discussions, connect with industry leaders, and explore innovative ideas that will shape the future of our field. And if you can’t make it to the sessions in Lisbon, don’t worry! We have our Asia Climate Summit, Latin America Climate Summit, and North America Summits coming up later this year, as well as a wealth of IETA member dialogues happening around the globe. 👉 Check it out now and plan your schedule to make the most of your experience! Let the countdown to #ECS2025 begin! 🚀✨ #CountdownToECS2025 #Networking #Innovation #Agenda #ECS2025 #CliamteAction #CarbonMarkets #VCM #ETS #ETS2 #CBAM #CORSIA #EUETS #VoluntaryCarbonMarkets #MakingNetZeroPossible

🌍 Next week, we’re discussing the Countdown to EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (#CBAM) Compliance: Uncertainty Grows as the Deadline Nears at the IETA European Climate Summit in Lisbon, Portugal 1-3 April. With less than a year until the #CBAM compliance period begins, EU importers and trade partners are navigating numerous uncertainties about how this pioneering carbon levy will function in practice. This session will tackle burning questions surrounding this year’s CBAM Regulation review and implementation, including how carbon prices paid in third countries are recognised. Expert panellists will discuss whether CBAM can effectively safeguard EU industries from carbon leakage, the potential need for CBAM expansion or exemptions, and how to pragmatically adjust CBAM for EU exporters. Don’t miss this critical conversation at ECS 2025! Moderator: Julia Michalak - EU Policy Director, IETA Speakers: · Cédric de Meeûs - Head of Public Affairs & Government Relations, Holcim · Ioana Petcu - Senior Policy Advisor, Eurelectric · Manuel Höchemer - Commodities Advisory & Execution - Carbon Markets Development Lead, Commerzbank AG · Federico Di Credico - Chief Sustainability Officer, ACT Group ✅ Register for ECS https://lnkd.in/ejaPMRt8 #ECS2025 #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #CBAM #MakingNetZeroPossible #CountdownToECS2025

Earlier this month, IETA shared its position on the EU Green Claims Directive — the EU’s proposal to set new rules on how companies substantiate environmental claims, including those involving carbon credits 🌱. As EU negotiations progress, the European Parliament is proposing restrictions that could limit the role of carbon credits in corporate claims, adding requirements that go beyond transparency and disclosure. In response, IETA is calling on EU policymakers to: ✅ Provide clear guidance on how companies can transparently and credibly report the use of carbon credits. 🌍 Allow the use of emission reduction and removal credits for compensation claims — not just for residual emissions at net zero. 🌿 Ensure both nature-based and engineered removals are eligible for compensation claims. 🤝 Accept credits from the EU CRCF as well as equivalent EU or international schemes. IETA calls for clarity on the future use of emission reduction and removal credits to encourage the responsible use of credits in corporate environmental claims. 📄 Read the position paper on our website: https://lnkd.in/dmMfGq-x #IETA #CarbonMarkets #GreenClaimsDirective #NetZero #CarbonCredits #ClimateAction #CarbonRemovals #ClimatePolicy

⏰ #CountdownToECS2025 Compliance or voluntary? We've got both at the IETA European Climate Summit in Lisbon, Portugal 1-3 April! Here's everything you need to know about our plenary on 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. 📈 💬 Andrea Abrahams, Managing Director VCM at IETA, said: "Many corporates need carbon markets to support their delivery of net zero commitments, as do countries to support their NDC delivery. This panel will explore the options open to corporates to invest in high integrity markets and creative solutions such as buyer coalitions. It’ll also enable some of those active in VCMs to share their experiences and views for shaping the future." Plenary details: The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is a critical mechanism for advancing global climate action, yet it has faced significant challenges recently. Many stakeholders are concerned about the quality of projects and credits, and clear use cases for buyers are still needed. In this session, we will invite corporate buyers and experts from across the carbon credit value chain to discuss pathways to revive demand and stimulate growth in the VCM. Moderator: Andrea Abrahams - Managing Director VCM, IETA Speakers: · Brett Orlando - Managing Director, Global Head of Commodity Transition, Bank of America · Jules Kortenhorst - CEO, Bridge Carbon · Pedro Martins Barata - Board Member, The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) · Bård I. Hamre, MBA, MSTA, CESGA - Manager Carbon Markets, Equinor · Guy Turner - Managing Director & Head of MSCI Carbon Markets, MSCI Carbon Markets Don’t miss this critical discussion on the future of voluntary carbon markets at #ECS2025! 🌱 ✅ Register for ECS https://lnkd.in/ejaPMRt8 #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #VCM #CarbonCredits #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #MakingNetZeroPossible

⏰ #CountdownToECS2025 As we gear up for the @IETA European Climate Summit in Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹 next week (1-3 April), we’re pleased to spotlight our 𝗘𝗨 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 💬 Alessandro Vitelli, IETA Communications Advisor, said: "The European carbon market is starting to look beyond the current volatility and geopolitical uncertainty to a period when fundamentals will reassert themselves as new market rules are introduced.” With the EU ETS evolving and new dynamics shaping carbon markets, this roundtable will bring together leading analysts to assess key trends and the outlook for EUA prices. As the cap tightens, how are industries adapting? What role will #ETS2 play? How are investors responding to market signals? Against a backdrop of price volatility and policy uncertainty, this session will delve into market fundamentals, regulatory developments, and potential interventions. This is a must-attend discussion for anyone navigating the complexities of the EU carbon market. Don’t miss it at #ECS2025! 🚀 Moderator: Alessandro Vitelli - Communications Advisor, IETA Speakers: ·      Peter Zapfel - Advisor, DG Budget, European Commission ·      Patricia Merschel - Analyst EU Power & Carbon Markets, ICIS ·      Riham Wahba - Senior Market Analyst, Vertis Environmental Finance ·      Serafino Capoferri - Associate Director, Macquarie Group ·      Ingvild Sørhus - Manager, EU Carbon, Veyt 🔗 View the full agenda https://lnkd.in/dMv2JZpv ✅ Register for ECS https://lnkd.in/ejaPMRt8 #ECS2025 #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #EUETS #MakingNetZeroPossible #MarketsWork

🤖 Did you miss our @IETA LIVE webinar on AI in Carbon Markets? No problem, you can now watch it on IETA’s YouTube channel. 🎥  Experts from Abatable, CarbonAi, CNaught, Pachama, and Planet explored and shared perspectives on opportunities and challenges for the integration of AI in the carbon credit value chain. 🌍 Whether you're curious about the opportunities or cautious about the risks, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 📺 Watch it here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/dsZ_pp-T   Kyle Lynch Simon Henry Ryan Arsenault David Marvin Diego Saez Gil Maria Eugenia Filmanovic Mark Chen     #IETALIVE #AI #CarbonMarkets #ClimateTech #Innovation #NetZero 

⏰ #CountdownToECS2025 Don't miss our plenary: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗧𝗦𝟮: 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 at the IETA European Climate Summit in Lisbon, Portugal 1-3 April.🚦 Attendees will gain valuable insights into the political dynamics at play, the evolving regulatory landscape, and the outlook for ETS2 as it moves toward becoming operational. Svea Nyberg, IETA EU Policy Officer, said: “The establishment of the Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings is a decisive step towards economy-wide carbon pricing in the EU. The EU ETS1 and ETS2 together will cover over 3/4 of total EU emissions. The decarbonisation of ETS2 sectors will require millions of Europeans to change their day-to-day habits — a challenge and an opportunity. "At IETA, we decided that such a significant and quickly-developing topic should be discussed at a #ECS2025 plenary session, combining technical and political insights.” Moderator: Ewa Krukowska - Senior Energy and Climate Correspondent, Bloomberg News Speakers: ·      Mette Quinn - Head of Unit for ETS Policy Coordination and International Carbon Markets, DG Climate Action, European Commission ·      Robert Jeszke - CEO, Polish Competent Authority - National Centre for Emissions Management (The National Centre for Emissions Management (KOBiZE) ) ·      Ingo Ramming - Head of Carbon Markets, BBVA ·      Eleanor Scott - EU Carbon Market Expert, Carbon Market Watch ·      Esmé Brandon - Low Carbon Strategy & Regulatory Affairs Manager, bp 🔗 View the full agenda https://lnkd.in/dMv2JZpv ✅ Register for ECS https://lnkd.in/ejaPMRt8 Join us for this crucial discussion at #ECS2025! #ECS2025 #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #ETS2 #MakingNetZeroPossible #ETS #EmissionsTradingSystem

📣 Final chance to register for #ECS2025! Next week, we'll be sharing a more detailed look at each of the Plenaries taking place in Lisbon, Portugal 1-3 April. First up, hear what Julia Michalak EU Policy Director at IETA says about the opening event and why the focus this year is going to be different. Follow IETA Events for our latest event updates and to register. See you in Portugal! 👋🇵🇹 #ECS2025 #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #ClimateConference #CBAM #ETS #ETS2 #EUETS #MakingNetZeroPossible