As emission trading schemes expand into new sectors, the potential inclusion of the waste sector raises critical questions around design, fairness, and social impact. This session explores how carbon pricing can be applied to waste management in ways that cut emissions effectively while shielding citizens from undue costs.
Experts discussed practical policy approaches to ensure a just and equitable transition to low-carbon waste management. In the EU, the European Commission is considering including incinerators—and possibly other activities such as landfilling—in carbon pricing. We will examine what’s feasible and how to avoid public backlash.
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