Emission Trading Scheme: Practice in China with focus on feasibility and effectiveness

Launched in 2021, China’s national Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) is now the world's largest carbon market by covered emissions, serving as a pioneering model for emerging economies. This webinar offers an up-to-date, policy-oriented discussion on the market design, feasibility, and overall effectiveness of China’s ETS. Moderated by Prof. Ying Fan, a panel of leading experts will examine the system’s regulatory architecture and recent evolution. Key topics include the recent development of the national market, the practical effectiveness of regional pilots, and a comparative analysis with the European ETS. Join us for an in-depth dialogue on the frontier of carbon pricing, offering  practical  insights for different countries undergoing low-carbon transition.

Prof. Ying Fan, Director of MOE Lab for Low Carbon Intelligent Governance (LLIG), Beihang University

Prof. Xiliang Zhang, Director of Energy-Environment-Economy Institute, Tsinghua University

Prof. Shaozhou Qi, Director of Climate Change and Energy Economics Study Center at Wuhan University; Research Institute at China Carbon Emissions Registration and Clearing(Wuhan) CO.LTD

Dr. Chenfei Qu, Stanford Energy Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University

March 24, 2026 at 9:00pm (Beijing time)