CMIA Blog

CER recycling will damage credibility of EU member states and depress CER and EUA prices

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:43:00 GMT

The Carbon Markets and Investors Association (CMIA) calls on all European Member States that are committed to addressing climate change to refrain from selling Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) that have been surrendered to them by installations under the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) for compliance.

Investors join MPs in highlighting measures to drive green investment

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:29:00 GMT

The Carbon Markets & Investors Association (CMIA) welcomes the report by the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee on the EU ETS entitled “The Role of Carbon Markets in Preventing Dangerous Climate Change”. Delivering economically appropriate levels of low carbon investment by means of the EU ETS and other trading schemes is one of the fundamental goals of the association, and as such it is fully aligned with the goals of the report, which calls for greater investment in the carbon market.

Investors highlight solutions from other markets to prevent future EU ETS security issues

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:59:00 GMT

The Carbon Markets and Investors Association (CMIA) welcomes the European Commission's review of security guidelines in light of the so-called phishing scam that has reportedly affected a number of companies operating within the German registry. Currently a number of countries outside of the EU are considering adopting cap and trade legislation. As the world leader in the field of emissions trading, it is of great importance at this critical juncture in the history of the carbon markets that the EU ETS registry systems not only are secure but are seen to be secure.

DAVOS: Business leaders warn Copenhagen Accord must spur a “race to the top” to guarantee future climate, jobs and economy

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:34:00 GMT

DAVOS, 27 January 2010: Business leaders groups have written to world leaders to warn them that the Copenhagen Accord will only be a success if it spurs a “race to the top” for more ambitious action at all levels of national, state and municipal government.

The caution comes in a statement sent to government leaders from six business leaders groups as the global political elite and captains of industry gather for the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, and only days ahead of a UN deadline for countries to register national emission reduction targets on 31 January 2010. The groups work with over 200 multi-national businesses from every continent.

Miles Austin appointed as new CMIA director

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:53:00 GMT

The Carbon Markets and Investors Association (CMIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Miles Austin as its new Director. Miles joins CMIA from EcoSecurities plc where he acted as the head of European Regulatory affairs. He begins his role at CMIA on the 1st of February 2010.

Media Briefing Advisory: COP 15 Climate Solution Business Coalition

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:24:00 GMT

Media Briefing Advisory: COP 15 Climate Solution Business Coalition

COP15 - CMIA Side Event

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:57:00 GMT

Are you traveling to Copenhagen to attend COP15? Mark your schedule:

Date: December 15 @ 20:00-21:30
Location: Bella Center, Room 7.
Topic: "Show me the Money" - Beyond the Rhetoric of Financing Sources: What the private sector needs from Copenhagen to enable finance to flow to low-carbon technologies. What does the private sector need? How do we secure and maximize investment flows? A panel of experts will discuss how to build investor confidence in carbon markets to ensure that "capital expected" becomes "capital delivered" .
Questions: contact Alexandra Galin, alexandra.galin@cmia.net

Climate Solutions Businesses - PRESS RELEASE

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Press release and associated statement from the Climate Solutions Businesses, comprised of the Carbon Markets & Investors Association (CMIA), the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) and the International Council for Sustainable Energy (ICSE) - calling for an international climate agreement to support a global carbon market and more investment.

PRESS RELEASE: Commending EU's commitment to market continuity, CDM reform, and REDD+

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:29:00 GMT

CMIA's response to the Conclusions of the European Union 2968th Environment Council Meeting. In particular, CMIA comments the EU's commitment to market continuity, CDM reform, and REDD+.

The text is below for your convenience. Please feel free to be in touch with any questions.

CMIA - Natural Forests Crucial for REDD+ Success

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:48:00 GMT

Please find attached CMIA's latest press release on the critical importance of preserving natural forests to ensure the success of a REDD+ mechanism.

CMIA is committed to design principles that promote the highest possible market integrity and consider the environmental impacts of a mechanism in the broadest possible scope, thereby avoiding perverse incentives or negative externalities. Of key importance to this, are provisions in the Copenhagen text that would safeguard standing natural forests.