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EU Emissions Trading System

Reducing man-made greenhouse gas emissions can help to limit global warming. The EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) is an essential part of the EU’s policy to combat climate change. Select the links below to navigate.

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EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a new EU instrument for preventing carbon leakage, that is, shifting of the production of goods to non-EU countries where there is a lower or no carbon cost associated with their production.

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Major new EPA report assesses Ireland’s vulnerability to climate change impacts

Date released: June 03, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published the findings of Ireland’s first National Climate Change Risk Assessment (NCCRA).

EPA Projections Show Ireland off Track for 2030 Climate Targets

Date released: May 27, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published its greenhouse gas emissions projections for the period 2024-2055. EPA analysis shows that planned climate policies and measures, if fully implemented, could deliver up to 23 per cent emissions reduction by 2030 compared to 2018, down from the 29 per cent reduction projected last year. This widening gap to the emissions reduction target of 51 per cent in Ireland’s Climate Act is driven by updated information provided by Governmental bodies.

Ireland’s power generation and industrial greenhouse gas emissions down by seven per cent in 2024

Date released: April 04, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), today released its preliminary analysis of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

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