Welcome to CMIA

Miles Austin appointed as new CMIA director

Miles will be joinining CMIA on 1 February 2010 and reiterates the association's priorities here

Speaking opportunity for CMIA members

At the Methane to Markets Partnership Expo in New Delhi on  2-5 March 2010 Members only click here

New chairs appointed for CMIA's EU ETS working group

Michael Cieslarcyk of DLA Piper and Cathrine Sachweh of Orbeo are now co-chairs of the CMIA's EU ETS working group.  Read about them here

Abyd's final report from Copenhagen

UN-Habitat seeking case studies from CMIA members 

These should be on carbon trading initiatives that may contribute to the financing of human settlements in developing countries.  Members only click here

COP 15 summary 

With a backgrounder for those less familiar with policy developments and a summary of implications for private investors.  Members only click here

REDD Mechanism

This document sets out CMIA's principal comments for consideration by Negotiating Parties, regarding the foundations for a REDD Mechanism. more 

Pre 2012 CDM Reform

In this document we higlight the need to focus on the CDM and propose a number of reforms for its improvement. more

New Mechanisms Design

As some permutation of a sectoral mechanism will likely form part of the Copenhagen agreement, we enumerate the key principles of design crucial to creating a robust and successful sectoral scheme. more
 

Post 2012 Assigned Amount Units framework

We emphasise the importance of integrity in regard to surplus AAUs measures post Copenhagen. more

Pathway to sectoral success

Printed in Carbon Finance, CMIA members lay out how sectoral mechanisms can attract private sector investment. more

EU ETS Auctioning Consultation

Our response to the auctioning of allowances in Phase III of the EU ETS. more

Business leaders warn Copenhagen must spur a "race to the top" to guarantee future climate, jobs and economy

The caution comes in a statement sent to government leaders in Davos from six business groups including the CMIA.  See press release and full statement.  

Demand for an international framework  

International frameworks are essential to drive private investment and global carbon market development. This document lays out the six fundamental constituents for this framework. more  

Commending EU commitment to CDM reform and REDD+

CMIA commends the initiatives formulated in the Conclusions of the European Union 2968th Environment Council Meeting. more