Carbon Market: Evolution, Challenges and Prospects

The carbon market plays a strategic role in the transition to a low-carbon economy by creating mechanisms that value emission reductions and incentivise sustainable practices across different sectors. This panel provides an overview of the evolution of this market, highlighting regulatory advances, investment opportunities, and the challenges of ensuring transparency, credibility, and scale. With voices from the public and private sectors, the discussion seeks to outline pathways to establish the carbon market as a vector for innovation, competitiveness, and positive impact for both the environment and society.