A Brave New World of Border Carbon Adjustments
This Trade+ Sustainability Hub session examined the complexities and implications of Border Carbon Adjustments (BCAs) as a key policy tool in addressing carbon emissions and fostering international cooperation on climate change within the realm of global trade.
This engaging and thought-provoking roundtable discussion tackled one of the most critical and complex issues at the intersection of climate policy and international trade – Border Carbon Adjustments (BCAs). As governments responded to the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, BCAs emerged as a key policy tool to enable ambitious increases in carbon prices, but they also triggered concerns about equity, accessibility, and development.
The session brought together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders in a conversation that unraveled the intricacies of BCAs, their challenges and implications, as well as their role in worldwide efforts to decarbonize industry. The discussion covered the challenges, as well as the opportunities presented by the looming global rise of BCAs and honed in on immediate priorities for international cooperation on this brand new trade instrument.
Upcoming events
Building Bridges: The State of Nature-Based Investments
Join us for a panel at the Building Bridges conference in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the state-of-play of nature-based investments and the potential opportunities they present.
Through Her Lens: Women leading change in sustainable agriculture and market inclusion
Despite the critical role that women play in agricultural production, they still do not have equal access to global agricultural supply chains on terms that benefit them.
The Pivotal Role of Sustainability for Ukraine’s Reconstruction
This webinar, hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the Ukrainian Climate Office, will discuss how to incorporate sustainability into Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction plans and share recommendations for implementation.
A Municipal Perspective on the Value of Natural Infrastructure
This webinar will showcase examples the cost-effectiveness of natural infrastructure from a municipal perspective. Focusing on what municipalities need—what evidence and numbers they rely on, and what tools and planning processes are required to ensure that natural infrastructure is assessed alongside traditional infrastructure for cost-effectiveness.