This ETS Talk will explore how rising energy prices, evolving EU policies, and the National Social Climate Plans (NSCPs) are influencing a fair and effective transition under the Social Climate Fund
ETS and national targets: Building a fair post-2030 climate architecture
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.
27 January | 14:00-15:30 CET | Online
This session will present the main recommendations from Oeko-Institut’s new study, “National Targets and the ETS in a Post‑2030 Climate Target Architecture.” Key topics include:
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The evolving role of national targets (2030‑2040)
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Post‑2030 target options: economy-wide, sectoral, and removal-focused
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Translating the EU-wide 2040 target into national commitments
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Ensuring solidarity between richer and poorer member states
Agenda:
14:00: Welcome & Introduction
14:10: Study Presentation – Key findings on ETS & national targets
14:40: Q&A
14:50: Commentary – MEP Lena Schilling
15:00: Interactive Debate
15:25: Closing Remarks

