An EU-Malaysian Dialogue : Fighting Climate Change with Market Mechanisms

This seminar aims to:

• Benchmark prospective policy-initiatives against lessons learned and experience gained (from both the EU and ASEAN region)
• Present the current legislation in the EU about carbon trading (EU ETS) and the implementation in stages starting 2023 of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Engage a dialogue with Malaysian stakeholders about the economic implications of CBAM. 
• Understand challenges and effective policies in developed and developing nations in fighting climate change
• Forge a better understanding of the potential impact of new standards and policies in the journey to lower carbon or GHG emissions on businesses (both large and small)
• Contribute to a closer relationship between Malaysia and the EU

This programme will comprise 3 roundtable discussions on the following topics:

1. The European Union Emissions Trading System : lessons learned and next steps
2. Building A Carbon Market in Malaysia : opportunities and challenges
3. Carbon trading and international trade