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