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BASIC countries’ snub of CORSIA could slash effectiveness by a quarter, study warns

Published 02:36 on May 22, 2026 / Last updated at 02:36 on May 22, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Aviation/CORSIA)

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A growing standoff between major emerging economies and the UN aviation offsetting mechanism CORSIA could slash the scheme’s effectiveness by almost a quarter during its upcoming ‘mandatory’ phase, according to a new academic paper that warns equity concerns are threatening the future of the market.
A growing standoff between major emerging economies and the UN aviation offsetting mechanism CORSIA could slash the scheme’s effectiveness by almost a quarter during its upcoming ‘mandatory’ phase, according to a new academic paper that warns equity concerns are threatening the future of the market.


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