Switzerland invites ITMO emission activity proposals, bars land-use
Switzerland’s carbon credit procurement agency has opened its first call for proposals for GHG-cutting activities, with the aim of tying up its first emission trade agreements under the Paris Agreement.
Read MoreSwiss CO2 permits recover in latest auction, but still cheap compared to pre-link EU price
Swiss carbon prices have recovered from their recent low, according to the country’s latest auction results, but they remain valued well below the EU Allowances towards which they are expected to converge as the two schemes prepare to link.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Proposed pre-linkage Swiss ETS rule changes include holding limits, high price floor
Switzerland has launched a consultation over proposed changes to its emissions trading regulations that are needed before it links its carbon market to the EU ETS, floating protective measures including allowance holding limits and a high price floor based on the social cost of carbon.
Read MoreSwiss lawmakers give final approval for EU ETS link, setting up 2020 connection
Swiss lawmakers have given final approval to the country’s carbon market link with the EU ETS, paving the way for the connection to start next January.
Read MoreICAP Status Report 2019: Emissions Trading Worldwide
Carbon Pulse partner ICAP has published its annual Status Report “Emissions Trading Worldwide”. The 2019 edition provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and design elements of all ETS in operation, scheduled and under consideration around the world.
Read MoreSwiss senate approves EU ETS linking bill, setting up final vote
Swiss lawmakers in both legislative chambers have approved the country’s carbon market link to the EU ETS, advancing the bill to a final vote later this month that will also likely approve a price floor for the small scheme.
Read MoreSwiss agency invites entities to partner to develop emission trade activities
Switzerland’s carbon credit procurement agency is inviting entities to apply to partner with it, the first step for forging post-2020 international emission trade agreements under the Paris Agreement.
Read MoreLacking UN guidance, Swiss to take ‘safe’ approach to sourcing credits
Switzerland will take a conservative approach to procuring international credits that is unlikely to run afoul of international guidance in the future, an official said Wednesday.
Read MoreSwiss agency pushes on with offset sourcing despite headwinds from home and abroad
A Swiss agency tasked with acquiring Paris-era carbon credits for the country is advancing its sourcing efforts despite uncertainties both on the domestic front and on global rules covering emission trade after 2020.
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