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Global Carbon Trading: Overcoming Barriers and Seizing Opportunities

24 Jun 2025
Finance & Investment Stage
Sector: Net-Zero Business

As the world accelerates its transition to a low-carbon economy, global carbon markets are playing an increasingly vital role in reducing emissions and driving sustainable investments. This panel will explore the evolving landscape of carbon market mechanisms, including carbon taxation, with a discussion on compliance-based Emissions Trading Systems (ETS), Voluntary Carbon Markets and global initiatives that aim to address issues in carbon markets. Experts from policy, finance, and industry will share insights on leveraging carbon markets for competitive advantage and climate ambition. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of carbon market dynamics, regulatory trends, and strategies for effective participation in global carbon trading.

Moderator
Gbenga Ibikunle, Professor and Chair of Finance, and Director of the Edinburgh Centre for Financial Innovations - The University of Edinburgh
Speakers
Naomin Tan, Regional Director - Europe - Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
Meera Atreya, Director of Decarbonisation Science & European Advisory - Carbon Direct
Ana Carolina Avzaradel Szklo, Technical Director - Markets & Standards - VCMI
Rich Stockdale, CEO - Oxygen Conservation