Carbon trading is gaining traction globally
Carbon markets primed for key role in net-zero push
Curbing emissions globally by using international carbon market mechanisms reduces the cost of mitigation, Andrea Bonzanni, international policy director at the IETA, tells Carbon Economist
Carbon trading is gaining traction globally as governments recognise the role of market-based systems in reducing emissions and driving investment. Japan, India and Brazil are among those developing mechanisms that are expected to lead to emissions trading systems (ETS). Carbon Economist spoke with Andrea Bonzanni, international policy director at the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) about the evolution of compliance and voluntary markets, and his expectations for the upcoming COP28 global climate talks. Andrea Bonzanni, international policy director at the IETA Tell us about the role of IETA and the global emissions t
Also in this section
28 March 2025
The massive expansion of the Northern Lights project in Norway is the clearest sign yet that the European oil and gas companies mean business when it comes to CCS
27 March 2025
Awards celebrate global innovation, leadership and achievement across the energy sector’s people, projects, technologies and companies.
20 March 2025
While advanced economies debate peak fossil fuel demand, billions of people still lack access to reliable and affordable energy, especially in the Global South
14 March 2025
Ignoring questions of sustainability will not make the problems they focus on go away
