How can the ETS2 work for Central and Eastern European countries? Panel on carbon pricing for buildings and transport in Central and Eastern Europe, future reforms, and member state positions, with Q&A.

🎙️ Moderated by:
⭐ Rebeka Hengalová (@europeum.bsky.social)

🗣️ Includes audience Q&A + networking reception!

⚠️ In-person only & limited seats, so register soon on the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-can-th...

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🔮Carbon Market Watch and Climact invite you to look into the future of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS).

📅 7 May 2026 | 11:00-12:00 CET📍ONLINE

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How can the ETS2 work for Central and Eastern European countries? Panel on carbon pricing for buildings and transport in Central and Eastern Europe, future reforms, and member state positions, with Q&A.

⁉️ How can #ETS2 work for Central & Eastern Europe? ⁉️

📅 22 April – 16:00
📍 Mundo Matongé, Brussels

We’re co-hosting a panel with @europeum.bsky.social and @transportenvironment.org 👇

#EUSky #ClimateSky #ETS2

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Join us to discuss how Europe's flawed and overreliant approach to carbon removal threatens the climate and what can be done about it.

📅 29 April 2026 | 10:00-11:30 CET📍ONLINE

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EU reinforces the stability and predictability of its carbon market The Commission has today announced a first concrete measure to reinforce the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

In response to Trump's War in Iran, the European Commission this week published a proposal to amend the EU's CO2 price.

The problem is that the proposed changes are exactly backward: they degrade the long term CO2 price with little to nor relief in the short term. 🤦‍♂️

ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

75+ partners representing civil society and business associations are calling on EU policymakers to ensure an ambitious implementation of the Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings (ETS2) and no more delay

Big EU lobby groups exaggerated industry support for attack on carbon price A letter to EU leaders was issued ‘on behalf of’ 1,300 signatories. Some firms deny they supported the demands.

An influential industry petition criticizing the European Union’s core climate policy implied its demands were supported by some 1,350 companies and associations.

Now some firms deny they signed up.

www.politico.eu/article/big-...

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The EU's approach to carbon removals won't remove the climate crisis: lessons from CO2ol Down - Carbon Market Watch Depending on how it is designed, the Commission’s newly proposed EU Buyers Club initiative for carbon removals may contribute little to the green transition or even set it off course. The CO2ol Down p...

📄The European Commission’s proposed EU Buyers Club for carbon removals will not help the green transition.

📗The CO2ol Down project proposes a workable alternative that develops permanent removals while slashing emissions.

Read more here:
carbonmarketwatch.org/2026/01/29/t...

Correlation ≠ causation

There is no proven or provable link between companies investing in carbon credits and their internal emission levels. The narrative must shift away from greenwishing and towards credible climate strategies 🧐

🔗Find out more bit.ly/4qeOhwH
👁️Watch the webinar bit.ly/4tekLK0

How can companies incorporate carbon removals into their climate strategies? YouTube video by Carbon Market Watch

🚩Treating carbon removals as a substitute for in-house emission cuts does not help the fight against climate change.
It’s essentially greenwashing.

🏢So how can companies incorporate removals responsibly?

📹 CMW Fabiola De Simone walks you through it in this video.

youtube.com/shorts/PUf5O...

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Join us for presentation of the @oekoinstitut.bsky.social study, “National Targets and the ETS in a Post‑2030 Climate Target Architecture,” followed by commentary from @lenaats.bsky.social

📆 27 January | 2 PM 📍 Online

🔗Full agenda & registration: life-effect.org/2026/01/20/e...

Crooked Carbon Business: Livelihoods’ Mangrove Restoration project in Senegal Substandard wages for villagers. Carbon credits for corporations.

The last case study in the REDD-Monitor series Crooked Carbon Business by Jutta Kill and Simon Counsell looks at the Livelihoods' Mangrove Restoration project in Senegal.

🚨 Percentage of budget paid to communities: 5.2%

reddmonitor.substack.com/p/crooked-ca...

💡Would pricing agricultural emissions make the cost of cleaner alternatives more competitive and raise revenue for a just transition?

📄 Our latest briefing unpacks the potential and limitations of a possible future Emissions Trading System for Agriculture (Agri-ETS).

🔗 shorturl.at/rRUBs

Can carbon credits wean the power sector off its coal dependency?

Our latest briefing finds that Verra's proposed methodology for retiring coal-fired power plants is not fit for purpose.

Verra needs to go back to the drawing board.

Read our press release: carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/12/15/c...

🔥HOT OFF THE PRESS
What are the alternatives to offsetting?

This new report explores climate impact funds, their limitations and the conditions under which they can help companies take responsibility for their ongoing emissions through transparent, high integrity climate action.

👁️ bit.ly/48sJJf7

How will carbon pricing for road transport and buildings deliver for climate and people?🤔

Read our 🆕 ETS2 101 guide to learn everything you need to know: life-effect.org/training-mod...

⛓️‍💥Those involved in the voluntary carbon market draw comfort from the narrative that carbon credits bolster corporate climate ambition.

But is there any truth to this claim?

🎥 (Re-)watch last week's webinar to find out: bit.ly/3M9T4Bh

👁️ Read our briefing: bit.ly/44AHZ2f

🍔 For once, it's time to cut red tape. The EU could soon censor words like ‘veggie burger’ and ‘plant-based steak’. I just signed this campaign demanding EU Heads of State reject the 'veggie burger’ ban! Please sign too - secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...

⛓️‍💥 'The weak link: Do carbon credits actually accelerate decarbonisation?' is hot off the press

The briefing scrutinises the persistent hypothesis among advocates of the voluntary carbon market that carbon credits boost climate ambition.

👁️ bit.ly/4ojmnic
🎫 Join tomorrow's webinar: bit.ly/4pxs3Gg

😎🤓 Here's an invitation from the CO2olest kids in town.

Join us for a presentation of the co-created EU carbon removals financing framework prototype.

📆 3 December | 10 AM

📍 Blankspace | Rue d’Arlon 80, Brussels & online

🔗Full agenda & registrations at carbonmarketwatch.org/events/launc...

Hi Tara, in case not seen: caneurope.org/climate-acti...

Shaping the EU’s 2040 Climate Target | GreenDeal-NET Blog analysing the EU’s 2040 climate target, weakened ambition, international carbon credits, and risks to procedural climate governance under the amended Climate Law.

🎯 How ambitious is the EU’s 2040 climate target?

A 90% reduction goal is set to be added to the European Climate Law, but risks remain: below ESABCC advice, carbon credits, weaker review rules and delayed implementation to 2026.

Read @oberthuerseb.bsky.social & @katikulovesi.bsky.social's blog👇

Is there a link between companies using carbon credits and their climate ambition? YouTube video by Carbon Market Watch

Is there a link between companies using carbon credits and their climate ambition?

🎥 CMW's Benja Faecks takes you through it in the video.

🔗To find out more, read our press release: carbonmarketwatch.org/publications...

www.youtube.com/shorts/_lgIr...

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📅 2 December 2025 | 14:00-15:30 CET 📍ONLINE

What are the consequences of proposed changes to the carbon pricing for road transport and buildings (ETS2)?

Find out in this panel discussion

🔗carbonmarketwatch.org/events/webinar-a-fair-an...

As the European Union institutions prepare to embark on the final negotiations around the bloc’s diluted 2040 climate target, there is one last chance to shore up some of the goal’s loopholes for the good of the environment and society.

Here's how.

carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/11/20/l...

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Do carbon credits really boost corporate climate ambition?

Join us for an expert discussion of whether carbon credit use accelerates corporate decarbonisation 🧐

We will present the findings of a CMW-commissioned report, and the policy recommendations linked to it!

🔗 bit.ly/4iqdPEZ

🟨🟥 Article 6.2: Refereeing without yellow or red cards

At COP30 in Belem, during the second-ever Article 6.2 Ambition Dialogue, our Federica Dossi demystified the problematic findings in the first review of 6.2 deals between countries, many of which are shrouded in secrecy 👇

De Europese Commissie wil de fossiele subsidie Indirecte Kostencompensatie aanpassen. Maar in plaats van de regeling af te bouwen, wil Hoekstra 'm uitbreiden 🤯

Stuur Wopke een mail: wisenederland.nl/mail-wopke-h...

🟢Join us tomorrow for our event at COP30:

Should carbon credits finance the early retirement of coal plants?

Learn whether carbon credits have any role in financing earlier coal retirement, weighing opportunities against key risks, safeguards, and just transition principles.

👁️ bit.ly/43o3Md8