Publications

In theory, ETS offers a cost effective tool to achieve emission reduction targets, but in practice, electricity sector regulation interacts with emissions trading in ways that may prevent or change how participants respond to the allowance price. This report provides a conceptual framework to understand this interaction.

Check out the 2018 ICAP Status Report with the latest developments in emissions trading around the world.

The report includes:
- Insights from international emissions trading experts
- Infographics
- Factsheets on each system in operation and under consideration

How can emissions trading provide a carbon price signal that incentivizes cost-effective emissions abatement over the long term? A framework to understand dynamic cost effectiveness under an ETS.

The ICAP Status Report 2017 presents developments in emissions trading around the world.

The report includes:

Factsheets on each system in operation and under consideration Infographics Insights from international emissions trading experts

The ICAP Status Report 2016 presents developments in emissions trading around the world.

The report includes:
- Factsheets on each system in operation and under consideration
- Infographics
- Insights from international emissions trading experts

Check out all the latest trends and developments in emissions trading systems worldwide in ICAP's Status Report 2015.

Highlights include:

Detailed factsheets on each system Infographics Articles from international emissions trading experts 

A summary of key insights from the literature with a focus on the technical dimensions of linking ETS.

The report presents insights about the status and working of emissions trading around the world in 2014.