Side event alla COP 25: Voluntary markets and the role of compensation projects post 2020

Si terrà oggi il side event di Italian Climate Network e Carbonsink  presso il Padiglione Italiano Hall 8 in cui discutere dei mercati del carbonio e quali prospettive per il post 2020.  L’evento si terrà in lingua inglese.

Voluntary markets and the role of compensation projects post 2020 9 Dicembre ore 15.30 

The voluntary markets’ role in companies’ mitigation strategy – Andrea Maggiani, Managing Director (Carbonsink)

The enhanced transparency framework under the Paris Agreement – Marina Vitullo, researcher (ISPRA)

Voluntary actions and Article 6: essential pillars for the implementation of the Paris Agreement – Stefano De Clara, Director, International Policy (IETA)

Sustainable Development Goals and Human Rights inclusion in compensation projects – Rachele Rizzo, Negotiations’ coordinator (Italian Climate Network)

This side event aims to present the views of various experts on the role of voluntary carbon markets in achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement. In particular, the importance of voluntary action under the Paris Agreement and the decarbonisation process will be highlighted, with an in-depth look at the negotiations for Art. 6 and the post-Kyoto markets. In this regard, it will be discussed how the private sector can contribute to financing mitigation projects through the voluntary market, with an in-depth look at the Enhanced Transparency Framework and LULUCF reporting and accounting. Finally, the importance of an approach to compensation projects based on respect for Sustainable Development Goals, human rights and stakeholders’ participation will be reiterated.