RUSSIA MAKES FURTHER STEPS TOWARDS GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTION

03 August, 2021
In one of our previous articles we provided an update on greenhouse gas (“GHG“) regulation in Russia covering, among other matters, the draft Russian law on reduction of GHG emissions. With active discussions regarding the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (“CBAM“) in the background,[1] the revised draft finally became law on 2 June 2021[2] (the … Read more

Fit for 55 – EU proposal for amendments to the emissions trading system

27 July, 2021
The EU Commission has published a proposed Directive to amend the EU (Emissions Trading System) ETS Directive (Directive 2003/87/EC), the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) Decision (Decision (EU) 2015/1814) and the MRV Regulation (Regulation 2015/757). Being part of the EU’s “Fit for 55 Package”, the purpose of these amendments is to align the EU ETS Directive … Read more

Fit for 55: EU reveals suite of proposals to combat climate change

15 July, 2021
The EU has revealed its ‘fit for 55’ suite of policies, which extends to about 2,000 pages and is designed to take a pro-active approach to combating climate change and to introduce a suite of proposals aimed at making Europe ‘the first climate neutral continent in the world’. Fit for 30: striking a balance The … Read more

FUTURE CITIES – THE PODCAST SERIES

16 June, 2021
Building on our series exploring the prospects of the modern city, our new podcast brings you interviews, commentary and fresh perspectives on one of the defining social and economic forces of modern life. Tune in and hear from our leading figures across a range of disciplines as they join industry experts to share insights and … Read more