If properly designed, the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and national targets can effectively complement each other and jointly contribute to achieving the EU’s proposed 2040 climate target of a 90% net emissions reduction compared to 1990 levels.
ETS Talk – ETS & national targets: building a fair post‑2030 climate architecture
ETS Talk on national targets and the ETS in a post‑2030 climate target architecture
15 September 2025 | 14.00-15.30 CET | Online
This ‘ETS Talk’ will discuss a new study examining the impact of EU ETS2 on households in central and eastern Europe. Using household-level data, the study identifies which groups – based on fuel use, housing type, or rural/urban context – are most vulnerable to rising energy costs, and explores effective policy responses.
The session will cover:
- Key findings on distributional and geographical vulnerabilities.
- Insights on how ETS2 affects households using gas, coal, or living in poorly renovated homes.
- Recommendations for fair Social Climate Fund design and priorities for ETS2 revenue spending.
- Reflections from central and eastern European stakeholders on current practice.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about new evidence and practical solutions for fair and effective ETS2 implementation.
Agenda
14:00 – Introduction by AMO (Association for International Affairs, Czech Republic)
14:05 – Presentation of the study “People behind the policy: Social impact of the EU ETS2” by Oeko-Institut
14:30 – Q&A
14:40 – Discussion with representatives from Central and Eastern European countries
15:05 – Q&A
15:25 – Closing remarks by ZERO (Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável, Portugal)

