Why the EU's 2040 Climate Target Could Reshape Global Carbon Markets

  • The European Union is reintroducing international carbon credits into its climate policy to help meet its 2040 carbon emission targets.
  • The effectiveness of international carbon credits depends on ensuring environmental integrity, fair benefit-sharing and alignment with the Paris Agreement.
  • Used responsibly, international carbon credits can support a just transition in the Global South while also benefiting European industries.

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