Carbon pricing is an approach to reducing carbon emissions [also referred to as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions] that uses market mechanisms to pass the cost of emitting on to the emitters.
Evidence suggests that an economical way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is through the use of carbon pricing instruments. Explicit carbon pricing mechanisms fall into three categories: cap &...
Designing and implementing carbon pricing can prove challenging – both technically and politically. A strategic communication plan for building support and managing risk – within the government,...
Welcome to this online learning stop that brings to you a library of leading edge knowledge on carbon pricing and its associated topics through deep dive structured courses, knowledge nuggets and web seminars.
This e-course aims to sensitize participants to the importance of carbon pricing communications. It provides participants with a basic understanding of how to integrate communications into the design of a carbon pricing policy.
Domestic carbon pricing initiatives have been strengthened as jurisdictions around the world adopt more ambitious mitigation targets and introduce associated policy tools.
In 2018 and 2019, the number of carbon pricing initiatives around the world increased and existing systems were strengthened as jurisdictions assessed their policies to better align with their climate objectives.