China launches national carbon market: Promises – but also pitfalls
On Tuesday 19 December China formally announced the launch of its nation-wide carbon market. However, several questions are still left unanswered.
On Tuesday 19 December China formally announced the launch of its nation-wide carbon market. However, several questions are still left unanswered.
‘FNI has much to contribute when it comes to analysing China's ambitions, Russia's attempts to gain recognition on a par with the USA and China, and, most importantly, the unfolding geopolitical dynamics in the Arctic’, says FNI Director Iver B. Neumann.
A formidable energy revolution is underway in China. However, major obstacles to necessary reforms still remain.
China’s environmental, energy and climate policies, mitigation, low carbon development and adaptation; China in global environmental governance; China’s carbon market; China’s Arctic engagement; Sustainable Development Goals
Arctic Frontiers is an international conference focusing on Arctic issues that takes place in Tromsø, Norway, from 29 January to 1 February 2024. The conference hosts participants from academia, politics, government, and business. With this year's theme, “Actions & Reactions”, the Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI) is set to play a key role in various side events, bringing our expertise to the forefront of Arctic discussions.
Fridtjof Nansens Institutt, 2020