Tendances Carbone no. 97. Emissions Trading Schemes in China: the transition from experimental pilots to a national ETS

Among the publications of CDC Climat Research, 'Tendances Carbone' bulletin specifically studies the developments of the European market for CO₂ allowances. Beside some statistical figures about energy production/consumption and carbon markets, this issue specifically addresses the following points: - EU ETS-MSR debate: The ENVI Committee has published a provisional report supporting the implementation of the mechanism and arguing for increased flexibility. The parliament's ITRE Commission suggested adjustments to the mechanism in order to protect industrial competitiveness on 17 November. - EU ETS-MSR timetable: the ITRE Committee will hold an opinion vote on 21 January 2015, while the ENVI Committee will vote on 23 and 24 February 2015. - 2030 Climate and Energy Package: the European Energy and Climate Commissioner supports increasing the energy-efficiency target to 30%