On 24 August 2011 the federal cabinet adopted the regulation governing the allocation of allowances for greenhouse gas emissions in the 2013 to 2020 trading period (Allocation Ordinance 2020). more

In December 2012, the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP) launched an interactive map compiling up-to-date information on the status and design of Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) around the world.  more

The Federal Cabinet adopted a draft amendment to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Act (TEHG). The amendment to the TEHG transposes comprehensive amendments to the EU Emissions Trading Directive into national law. more