Carbon Trading for Buildings? Insights from the German Emissions Trading Program

In the fall of 2019, Germany adopted novel climate legislation that calls for the establishment of a trading program for carbon emissions from the transportation and building sectors. The new law, which has already generated substantial controversy, will take effect in 2021. Pursuant to Local Law 97 of 2019, New York City is considering adopting an emissions trading program of its own. At this upcoming event, experts from Germany and New York City will share insights on the opportunities and challenges of developing carbon trading programs for these sectors, focusing on buildings.

Zoom link to be provided after registration. Please register here.

Speakers:

Dr. Brigitte Knopf, Secretary General of Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (Keynote Address)

Nicole Abene, Senior Legislative Attorney at New York City Council

Austen Brandford, Senior Legislative Counsel at New York City Council

 Christopher Halfnight, Associate Director, Policy at Urban Green (Moderator)

This program has been made possible by the generous support of the Consulate General of Federal Republic of Germany in New York