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Emissions trading is effective and affordable

A summary of economic modelling shows emissions trading is an effective approach to reducing New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions in the long term, Climate Change Minister David Parker says. The report summarises general equilibrium modelling undertaken by Infometrics for the government’s Emissions Trading Group and the Climate Change Leadership Forum since October 2007. “As we ...

May 1, 2008

By New Zealand Government

Advanced Global Trading | AGT Emission Trading Permit

Advanced Global Trading: AGT Dubai-based trading company has become the first UAE organization to be shortlisted for a global green award for environmentally-focused investment work carried out from its Middle East headquarters in Dubai. Advanced Global Trading (AGT), ...

Oct. 13, 2011

By Advanced Global Trading | AGT Alternative Investments

Emissions Trading: 2014 Data Shows Emissions Reduction

Emissions of greenhouse gases from installations participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) are estimated to have decreased by about 4.5% last year, according to the information recorded in the Union Registry. European Commissioner responsible for Climate Action and Energy, Miguel Arias Cañete ...

May 18, 2015

By Europa Press Room

Significant increase in emission rights trading

Global CO2 emission rights trading is undergoing a massive rise. This year the increase in rights traded will reach 41%, forecasts Point Carbon, a consultancy which specialises in information, analysis and advice on a global level in the market for energy and CO2. The goal of the emissions trading system is to reduce CO2 emissions by attributing a cost to them. By then issuing to businesses fewer ...

Oct. 5, 2007

Japan moving on emissions trading scheme

The Reuters news agency is reporting that a compulsory emissions trading scheme is set to start in Japan in April 2013. The scheme will cover large CO2 emitting companies. Many details have yet to be worked out according to a draft of the government's proposals obtained by Reuters, which will be presented to an expert committee at the Environment Ministry this week. That Committee will finalize ...

Sep. 1, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

The Netherlands: Emission Trading more Mature

Untitled Document ‘Environmental Finance Magazine' recently handed out congratulations to the best performers in emissions trading. In Europe, the EU ETS (EU Emissions Trading Scheme) is ...

Apr. 21, 2006

An Econometric Analysis of Emission Trading Allowances

We would like to announce the publication of a new working paper on an econometric analysis of emission allowances on 2005-2006 data. The paper is available at:http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=947055Abstract: World power and gas markets have a natural relationship with global tradable ...

Dec. 13, 2006

By Swiss Banking Institute, University of Zürich

Emission trading network not very useful

As part of the implementation of the climate protection goals of the Kyoto Protocol the EU's emissions trading system, which allows businesses to trade pollution rights, is of major importance. For the twelfth international conference on the climate, to be held in Nairobi from 6 November, the successor to the Kyoto Protocol, covering the period up to 2012, has been placed on the agenda. In order ...

Nov. 14, 2006

Eco Expo Asia 2016 closed with record-breaking exhibitor and visitor numbers

Eco Expo Asia 2016 closed amid great acclaim with record-breaking exhibitor and visitor numbers. Held from 26 – 29 October, the Expo was jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and co-organised by the Environment Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The ...

Dec. 15, 2016

By Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

Aviation firms warn of ‘trade war’ over EU emissions trading plans

Opposition to EU plans to include non-European airlines in its Emissions Trading System from 2012 erupted this week with Airbus and Virgin Atlantic warning of a potential trade war with China. But the European Commission has said it will not back down - a position supported by environmental NGOs and carbon market investors. The US and Chinese aviation industries have been unhappy with the ...

Jun. 9, 2011

By GLOBE Foundation

Date for next emissions trading system auction announced

The UK Government intends to hold its second auction in Phase II of the European Union's Emissions Trading System on 24th March 2009. The auction will comprise a competitive bidding facility only. The bidding window will open from 8am and close at 10am on 24th March 2009. The EU ETS sets a cap on the total emissions from the main industrial sectors across Europe, covering more than 10,000 ...

Jan. 21, 2009

Report on NZ emissions trading scheme released

The Hon Dr Nick Smith, New Zealand Minister for Climate Change Issues, presented today the Report on the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme which reviews the performance and implementation of the ETS over the past year of operation. Speaking this morning at the 7th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference, Dr Smith said the report showed the ETS was operating well and is ...

Aug. 1, 2011

By The Climate Change & Business Centre

Kyoto Protocol emissions trading system goes global

The UN Climate Change secretariat announced this week that it is on schedule to complete the live connection of the UNFCCC International Transaction Log (ITL) with the European Union (EU) Community Independent Transaction Log (CITL) and 26 European Union greenhouse gas emissions trading system (EU ETS) registries. With the additions of the CITL and 26 EU ETS registries, the Kyoto ...

Oct. 14, 2008

By United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

EU Emissions Trading Scheme to Include Air Transport

BRUSSELS, Belgium (ENS) - The European Commission today proposed legislation to bring greenhouse gas emissions from civil aviation into the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. The proposed directive will cover emissions from flights within the EU from 2011 and all flights to and from EU airports from 2012. Both EU and foreign aircraft operators would be covered. Like the industrial companies already ...

Dec. 21, 2006

By Environment News Service (ENS)

Ireland divides emissions trading among 100 installations

Following EU Commission acceptance of the final draft of Ireland’s National Allocation Plan for 2008 – 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday took the Final Allocation Decision on the Plan. This decision finalises the allocations of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission allowances which will be made under the Emissions Trading Directive to Ireland’s major GHG emitters for the next five ...

Mar. 7, 2008

By Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Ireland

California gives green light to emissions trading program

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) today endorsed the cap-and-trade regulation, marking a significant milestone toward reducing California's greenhouse gas emissions under its AB 32 law. ARB's cap-and-trade regulation, along with several complementary measures will drive the development of green jobs and set the state on track to a clean energy future. The regulation is a key measure to ...

Dec. 17, 2010

By GLOBE Foundation

MEPs to debate putting aircraft emissions in trading scheme

Plans to include CO2 from aircraft in Europe's Emissions Trading Scheme are expected to be backed by MEPs when they debate the issue. Members are likely to endorse a deal that has already been agreed by transport ministers across the Union. It will mean that all planes landing or taking off in the EU will be in the ETS by 2012. It should add up to €9 to an average flight by 2020. Airlines ...

Jul. 8, 2008

By European Parliament

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Markets Take Off

Untitled Document NEW YORK, New ...

Mar. 16, 2005

By Environment News Service (ENS)

Enhesa and Baker & McKenzie join forces on emissions trading

Are you aware of global developments in emissions trading regulation and how these will impact you? Are you prepared to reduce your emissions and are you prepared to pay for this? What are the legal compliance challenges of emissions trading schemes? How do different trading schemes relate to each other and what does this mean for your business? Over 50 countries or regions around ...

Jun. 28, 2012

By Enhesa - Global EHS & Product Compliance Assurance

EU governments dismantle emissions trading for international aviation

EU member states yesterday succumbed to pressure from third countries and the aviation industry and decided to shrink the aviation emissions trading system (ETS) to only cover flights between EU airports until 2016. This decision leaves long-haul flights totally unregulated and sends the signal internationally that EU sovereignty can be curtailed through outside pressure.> This deal would ...

Mar. 5, 2014

By Transport and Environment (T&E)

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