{"id":36481,"date":"2025-06-30T12:09:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.co2news.sk\/?p=36481"},"modified":"2025-06-30T12:11:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:11:04","slug":"eu-plans-to-include-international-carbon-credits-in-2040-climate-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.co2news.sk\/en\/2025\/06\/30\/eu-plans-to-include-international-carbon-credits-in-2040-climate-target\/","title":{"rendered":"EU plans to include international carbon credits in 2040 climate target"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to an internal document provided to Reuters, The European Commission is preparing a proposal<\/strong>, which allows to count international carbon credits<\/strong> to a new, legally binding EU climate target for 2040<\/strong>The proposal has to be officially introduced July 2, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

What are carbon credits?<\/h5>\n

It is about emission allowances<\/strong>, which provide the opportunity to finance CO\u2082 reduction projects in other countries \u2013 for example forest restoration in Brazil<\/strong>Credits are issued according to of the United Nations unified system<\/strong>, which verifies the amount of CO\u2082 reduced.<\/p>\n

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\u2696\ufe0f Flexibility \u2013 up to 3 % goals can be covered with credits<\/h5>\n

The proposal allows for up to 3 % of the total 90 percent emission reduction by 2040<\/strong> can be fulfilled through these "high-quality international credits"<\/strong>The credits will only be used in the years 2036\u20132040<\/strong>, while distant legal measures are to define their quality and origin.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcb6 Why consider credits?<\/h5>\n

Some countries \u2013 including Italy, Poland and the Czech Republic<\/strong> \u2013 they warn of high costs of domestic decarbonization<\/strong>Credits are to be provided political space<\/strong> and financially ease the transition to achieving the goal.<\/p>\n

A real reduction in CO\u2082 in the EU would mean huge investments in energy, industry and infrastructure<\/strong>. Credits thus represent a flexible alternative<\/strong>, while helping to finance green projects in developing countries.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\uded1 Benefits vs. potential risks<\/h5>\n

Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • They support projects in countries of the global south<\/strong> (e.g. reforestation, wind energy).<\/li>\n
  • They give to countries time and space for transformation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • They help finance decarbonization where CO\u2082 savings have a greater impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Risks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • There could be a weakening internal pressure for decarbonisation in the EU<\/strong> \u2013 the project seems to "buy out" domestic pollution, instead of investing in batteries, wind or heat pumps.<\/li>\n
    • The problem is also weak or fraudulent programs<\/strong>, where credits do not lead to the expected CO\u2082 reduction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \u26a1 Perfection is needed: Brazil and scientific councils warn<\/h5>\n

      Ana Toni, President of COP30 (destined for Brazil), warns against over-reliance on credit<\/strong>Calls for limiting their quantity<\/strong> and emphasis on their real environmental quality.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Furthermore, the EU scientific advisory body ESABCC warns that over-reliance on credits can divert funding for green development within the EU itself<\/strong>. Stresses the need adhering to the ambition to reduce our own emissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      \ud83d\udd27 More flexible tools<\/h5>\n

      In addition to international carbon credits, the document also mentions:<\/p>\n

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      • CO\u2082 removal fees<\/strong> (so-called removal credits) allowed within the European market.<\/li>\n
      • Ability to distribute the load between sectors<\/strong>so that countries can choose which sectors to robustly limit emissions (e.g. transport, industry) .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83e\udded Next process \u2013 approval and discussion<\/h5>\n

        The proposal from July 2 must be discussed in The European Parliament and the Council of the EU<\/strong>, where member states can intervene \u2013 in practice it is expected tough dialogue<\/strong>, especially among supporters of flexible solutions and advocates of domestic emission reductions.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udd0d Summary<\/h5>\n
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        • The EU is preparing a proposal that will allow international carbon credits to be counted<\/strong> to the 2040 emissions reduction target \u2013 up to 3 % from the goal<\/strong> .<\/li>\n
        • Credits are to be used from year 2036<\/strong>, with a strong emphasis on their quality and origin.<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • The European Scientific Council and Brazil warn against over-reliance on credits<\/strong>, which may weaken the EU's own decarbonisation efforts.<\/li>\n
        • The proposal also supports other options flexible achievement of goals<\/strong>, such as the integration of removal credits and sectoral flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          As a result, the EU is trying to find a balance between ambitious climate goals<\/strong> a economic and political reality<\/strong> member states. In any case, the final text will be shaped as a priority in in Brussels and in the parliaments of the Member States<\/strong>. Spring<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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