Carbon-Cap Stakeholder Workshop
Whereas some countries have been able to reduce emissions at the production level, they have in some cases increased them at the consumption level through imports of carbon embodied in internationally traded goods and services. As a result, for some countries total emissions remain unchanged or have even increased. Therefore, it is necessary to account for emissions occurring through consumption and explore policies for addressing such emissions. In addition, consumption-oriented policies can more directly address consumption as a driver of rising emissions through a wider range of mitigation options in the value chain and at the point of final consumption.
Against this background, this workshop will explore the role of consumption-based accounting in the context of international climate negotiations, examine potential policy instruments to tackle consumption-related emissions in key sectors, and discuss ways to overcome implementation barriers for consumption-based climate policies. It will further explore the effect of the inclusion of consumption on supply chains and trade.
The workshop is being organised by the Consortium of the Carbon-Cap project, a research project funded by the EU Commission, composed of leading experts in climate policy, economics, environmental research, and modelling. The workshop will present main findings and questions resulting from the second year of research into this project. It will bring together researchers and analysts from academia and leading organisations, as well as policymakers and private sector representatives to discuss results and provide valuable input for future research on this topic.
For more information and the agenda, please visit the event website.
Practical information
- Date: 8 October 2015
- Time: 09:30-18:00.
- Venue: Auditorium Jacques-Freymond, Parc Barton, Geneva, Switzerland
- Catering: Lunch will be served from 12:30-14:00
- Registration is mandatory
The workshop will be followed by a networking reception from 18:00 at the Villa Barton, in short walking distance from the Auditorium Jacques-Freymond.
Some funds are available for travel assistance. To inquire about eligibility for travel and accommodation assistance, please contact ICTSD at [email protected].