Publications

The paper looks at internationally linked emissions trading systems, examining four approaches to account for the flow of allowances across international borders under the Paris Agreement. The findings can inform the ongoing negotiations on the Paris Rulebook, as well as bilateral agreements between jurisdictions. 

How to best link emissions trading systems? This guide provides policymakers with a step-by-step for the whole process. Complete with practical experiences, how to avoid possible pitfalls, stakeholder perspectives, and much more.

An accessible resource that summarizes the main conceptual and theoretical arguments for ETS, supported by a consolidated body of up-to-date empirical evidence.

The main arguments for ETS, as supported by empirical evidence. Accompanying the paper is a spreadsheet that provides easy access to the paper’s key references.

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