An overview of greenhouse gas emissions trading pilot schemes and activities

C.L. Sonneborn

doi:10.1016/S0921-8009(99)00076-2

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An overview of greenhouse gas emissions trading pilot schemes and activities

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An overview of greenhouse gas emissions trading pilot schemes and activities

C.L. Sonneborn

Ecological Economics, Vol.31(1), pp.1-10

1999

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0921-8009(99)00076-2

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Abstract

Under the Kyoto Protocol it was agreed to allow 'flexibility mechanisms' to help countries meet their greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets at lower cost. One of these flexibility mechanisms is emissions trading (ET). However, experience is lacking on how such a complex trading system will be put in place domestically and internationally. National governments and the private sector are beginning to explore ET opportunities. This paper provides an overview of progress in domestic GHG emissions trading as well as some of the major private sector initiatives, both in Australia and internationally. It concludes with some general observations on where we might go from here to establish a workable and effective ET pilot in Australia.

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Title: An overview of greenhouse gas emissions trading pilot schemes and activities
Authors/Creators: C.L. Sonneborn (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Ecological Economics, Vol.31(1), pp.1-10
Publisher: Elsevier
Identifiers: 991005541026707891
Murdoch Affiliation: Institute for Science and Technology Policy
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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