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Carbon Markets: Examining EU Policies for Transnational Climate Action
European University Institute (EUI)
  • Start Date: 28 Feb, 2022
  • 5 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Explore the current policies being created by the EU and assess their efficacy in promoting global climate action.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Understand and evaluate the steps taken to create a climate policy framework


As the impact of climate change continues to affect our planet, it’s imperative that our global community fights to reduce their emissions and live sustainably.


However, many transnational corporations and states have not made a change to reduce their negative impact on the planet.


On this five-week course from the European University Institute (EUI), you’ll assess the EU’s efforts in creating climate policy instruments that enforce global action.


Discover the benefits and challenges of carbon tax and other policy instruments


Climate policy instruments are multifaceted and possess inherent advantages and disadvantages.


You will understand and discuss the different policy instruments created by the EU, such as carbon tax, cap-and-trade, and more. Aided by the experts at the EUI, you’ll be able to critically evaluate each policy’s benefits and challenges.


Apply the EU’s carbon market approach to diverse economies and contexts


Creating climate policy instruments that can benefit and motivate various countries and international economies can prove challenging.


On this course, you’ll apply the EU’s carbon market instruments to other policy contexts and governance levels. Through this exercise, you’ll be able to examine their efficacy in transnational markets.


Define the measures needed to accelerate global climate action with EUI


Sustainability measures are crucial to slowing the progress of climate change, and it’s imperative to set attainable and trackable procedures.


This course is developed and led by experts in the field of international climate policy. With their guidance, you’ll be empowered to identify what steps are needed to ensure global climate action that can change the world.


This course is also available in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Chinese.


This course is ideal for policy-makers or practitioners working in the area of climate governance and carbon markets, and will be suitable for newcomers to the field.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

European University Institute (EUI)

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