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Explainer Series: Emission Trading Systems

Target GroupBachelor, MasterResource TypeReportDomainGeneral Knowledge, Economy of the Environment, Globalisation and SustainabilityDuration1h to ≤ 2hAuthorInternational Carbon Action Partnership
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  • The International Carbon Action Partnership has published a series of Emission Trading Systems (ETS) Briefs aimed at introducing ETS as a market-based climate policy instrument and providing an overview of the core concepts and mechanisms of emissions’ trading.

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  • The material can be flexibly integrated as a module within a broader climate policy course, as input for individual or group assignments analyzing specific ETS design elements or comparing different systems, and as supplementary materials used during the middle phase of a course, after students have gained foundation knowledge about climate change and basic economic concepts. This input might also constitute an opportunity to stimulate critical thinking by creating a discussion around the effectiveness of carbon markets in addressing the climate crisis.
  • Faculty should familiarize themselves with the core ETS concepts and current examples of implemented systems. Inviting guest speakers specialized in carbon markets can help add context to the knowledge provided by this resource. 

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Provide detailed formatting guidelines and evaluation criteria upfront. Students should demonstrate comprehensive understanding through systematic analysis and clear communication. Establish peer review processes to improve quality before final submission. Use reports as capstone experiences that integrate multiple course concepts and demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities.

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