scholarly journals The International Influence of the Emissions Trading System in Mexico

2021 ◽  
pp. 91-107
Author(s):  
Alicia Gutierrez González
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Emissions Trading ◽  
Carbon Tax ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Trading System ◽  
Reduce Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Emissions Trading System

AbstractThis article aims to give an overview of the international influence of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) in Mexico. It is divided into three parts. First, it briefly examines both the international Climate Change regime through the description of such instruments as the 1997 Kyoto Protocol and the 2015 Paris Agreement, and the national regime by reviewing as the 2012 General Law on Climate Change (LGCC), the National Emissions Registry (RENE) and its Regulations, as well as other instruments regarding mitigation from carbon tax and clean energy. Second, it analyzes the legal framework of the pilot phase of the ETS in Mexico (under the cap and trade principle) which seeks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) only in the energy and industry sectors whose emissions are greater than 100 thousand direct tonnes of CO2. In doing so, it also explains the relevance of implementing an ETS as a cost-effective mitigation measure to achieve the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in order to reduce 22% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 (increasing to 36% if there is international support and financing) and 50% by 2050 as a developing country. Third, it focuses on the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) experience and shows that all its phases must be done gradually by adopting the learning-by-doing approach.

scholarly journals A Battle for the Skies: Applying the European Emissions Trading System to International Aviation

2013 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-220
Author(s):  
Jacques Hartmann
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Emissions Trading ◽  
Environmental Harm ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Aircraft Emissions ◽  
Trading System ◽  
Trading Partners ◽  
Combat Climate Change ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Emissions Trading System

The European Union (EU) has long been in a diplomatic row with its main trading partners. The row concerns the EU’s decision to include foreign aircraft emissions within its Emissions Trading System (ETS). Several States have objected to the inclusion as a violation of their sovereignty. The importance of the quarrel can hardly be overestimated: it is the first real clash concerning unilateral measures to combat climate change. By including foreign aircraft emissions within the ETS, the EU has taken unilateral action to prevent international environmental harm. The EU’s action has given rise to some fundamental questions concerning legislative jurisdiction. Moreover, as the impact of climate change becomes more severe, climate change may serve as a pretext for all kinds of protectionist policies. The current quarrel is therefore also one of principle. This article analyses the jurisdictional basis for extending the ETS to extraterritorial flights and the reactions of third States. In doing so, the article reveals fundamental limits in international rules concerning the allocation of competencies between States, especially in relation to the protection of the environment. The article considers these shortcomings in the context of the present case and suggests a new approach to the traditional principles of sovereignty and legislative jurisdiction.

scholarly journals MODEL OF THE MUTUAL INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND ENERGY RATIONING ON TRAIN TRACTION IN RAILWAY LOGISTICS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (38) ◽  
pp. 247-261
Author(s):  
M. Barybin ◽  
V. Karashchuk ◽  
O. Kletskaya ◽  
E. Kiritseva ◽  
V. Dzhus
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Emissions Trading ◽  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Environmental Cost ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Trading System ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Emissions Trading System

The article deals with the issues of environmental taxation of carbon dioxide emissions by the countries of the European Union and the methodology for calculating the amount of emissions by regulatory documents of Ukraine. It is established that our country's methodology is not adapted to real operating conditions under the influence of cross-border carbon taxation and the "Emissions Trading System". A mathematical model of the impact of power generating stations of states and their contribution to the overall energy balance of the country on the environmental cost and mass emissions of 1 kWh of electricity generation is proposed. The amount of electricity losses during its transportation from the power plant to the electric moving warehouse is determined and is taken into account in the total amount of deductions for the "Emissions Trading System" for DC and AC railway networks. Schemes of transit and local cargo routes are considered on the basis of a real fleet of traction rolling stock of Railways and a network of logistics lines. The passport characteristics of locomotives are analyzed and the amount of emissions and deductions during operation at Rated mode and idle speed is determined. Specific norms for selected routes and train conditions are calculated. The total costs, their cost and the amount of emissions and taxation of selected routes are determined, and rational economic and environmental logistics lines of train traffic are determined on their basis.

China’s New National Carbon Market

2018 ◽  
Vol 108 ◽  
pp. 463-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
William A. Pizer ◽  
Xiliang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Emissions Trading ◽  
The United States ◽  
Carbon Market ◽  
Trading System ◽  
Pilot Programs ◽  
Tradable Permit ◽  
Emissions Trading System

On December 19, 2017, China announced the official start of its national emissions trading system (ETS) construction program. When fully implemented, this program will more than double the volume of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions covered by either tax or tradable permit policy. Many of program's design features reflect those of China's pilot programs but differ from those of most emissions trading programs in the United States and Europe. This paper explains the context and design of China's new carbon market, discusses implications and possible modifications, and suggests topics for further research.

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