The Environment Consultant

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Climate & Sustainability

  • EU Emissions Trading System

    The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is the cornerstone of the European Union’s climate policy and remains the world’s largest and most established carbon market. Operational since 2005, the…

  • EU Circular Economy Action Plan

    The EU Circular Economy Action Plan, launched in 2020 as part of the European Green Deal, represents a transformative vision for how resources are used, managed, and valued across the…

  • EU Climate Law

    The European Climate Law, adopted in 2021, represents a foundational step in embedding climate action into the legal and political framework of the European Union. As the legislative backbone of…

  • China’s National Emissions Trading System

    China, the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, has taken a significant step toward climate action with the launch of its National Emissions Trading System (ETS). Officially operational since 2021, China’s…

  • EU’s Nature Restauration Law

    After years of negotiation and mounting ecological urgency, the European Union has adopted the Nature Restoration Law in August 2024, marking a historic step forward in Europe’s environmental policy landscape.…