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SUMMARY:Focus Group: Green Claims Directive (GCD) trilogues - How does the GCD connect with (Voluntary) Carbon Markets?
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event.  \nBy invitation only. If you are interested in attending\, please contact aruiz@ercst.org. \nOn March 23\, 2023\, the Commission submitted to the European Parliament and the Council\, a proposal for a directive on substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (i.e.\, “Green Claims Directive” or “GCD”). The GCD establishes minimum requirements for the substantiation and communication of explicit voluntary environmental claims in business-to-consumer commercial practices. Within these\, climate-related claims based on carbon credits – normally issued in voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) – are explicitly included. \nThe European Parliament adopted its position\, with further changes and several restrictions to climate-related claims\, on March 12\, 2024\, in plenary. On June 17\, 2024\, the Council adopted its position (‘general approach’) – which will form the basis for negotiations between the co-legislators in the new legislative cycle. Trilogues\, which were supposed to begin in Autum 2024\, are expected to begin in 2025 Q1 – during the Polish Presidency. \nThis focus group meeting aims to look at the GCD proposal and allow a brainstorming session on: (i) how it connects with VCMs and the implications for these markets; (ii) how the discussion is important for voluntary corporate action. \nDraft Agenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/focus-group-green-claims-directive-gcd-trilogues-how-does-the-gcd-connects-with-voluntary-carbon-markets/
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SUMMARY:Paper Launch - Unlocking CO₂ Storage Opportunities Outside the EU – Policy Challenges and Business Prospects
DESCRIPTION:Register in person \nRegister Online \n  \nThis is an in person event.  “Important! Online participation is only allowed for attendees located outside Brussels” \nAs the European Union intensifies its efforts to achieve climate neutrality by 2050\, the pursuit of innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions becomes ever more crucial. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies are vital components of this strategy. Despite significant advancements within the EU and EEA in developing CO₂ storage capabilities\, technical limitations and capacity constraints make it imperative to consider storage options beyond EU borders. \nThis event marks the official launch of a comprehensive paper that explores the regulatory challenges and business potential of storing EU-generated CO₂ in non-EU countries. The paper delves into existing EU and international regulations affecting cross-border CO₂ storage\, highlighting the limitations of the Carbon Capture and Storage Directive and the constraints imposed by the London Protocol and the Helsinki Convention. The discussion will identify policy gaps within EU legislation impacting international CO₂ storage projects and propose potential solutions to overcome these hurdles. This includes advocating for the ratification of the 2009 amendment to the London Protocol and suggesting updates to the CCS Directive to explicitly address cross-border CO₂ storage. \nA critical segment of the event will focus on the challenges of establishing a robust business case for CO₂ storage outside the EU. This encompasses the complexities of attributing value to CO₂ reductions achieved through storage in non-EU jurisdictions. The intricacies of accounting for and crediting CO₂ sequestration abroad present significant obstacles\, such as regulatory uncertainties\, potential conflicts with the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) accounting mechanisms\, and ensuring alignment with EU regulatory standards. Addressing these challenges is essential for companies to unlock the economic potential of international CO₂ storage and to effectively contribute to the EU’s climate goals. \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/paper-launch-unlocking-co%e2%82%82-storage-opportunities-outside-the-eu-policy-challenges-and-business-prospects/
LOCATION:ERCST Rue Archimède 61\, 1000 Bruxelles
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SUMMARY:Second Stakeholders and Member States Consultation – Implementation and transposition of hydrogen regulations in the EU Member States
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event.  \nThis meeting was by invitation only.  \n  \nThe goal of the initiative is to assess how EU Member States are implementing and transposing EU regulations and directives into their national framework. A few Member States have been selected as case study. Their implementation approaches will be analysed\, as well as the main challenges they are facing. \nAgenda     Slides
URL:https://ercst.org/event/second-stakeholders-and-member-states-consultation-implementation-and-transposition-of-hydrogen-regulations-in-the-eu-member-states/
LOCATION:ERCST Rue Archimède 61\, 1000 Bruxelles
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