ICAO Global MBM Process European NGO Comments

A group of European NGOs expresses dismay at the lack of progress within ICAO regarding a global market-based measure (MBM) for aviation emissions. They call on the EU to demand an in-principle decision at the 38th Assembly to implement a global MBM by 2016 at the latest, warning that deferring the issue for another three years would be an "abrogation of ICAO responsibility." The NGOs advocate for a transparent process to define technical aspects and emission reduction unit quality, while supporting specific exemptions for developing countries and a geographical scope based on departing flights.

• European NGOs argue that the 38th Assembly must reach an in-principle decision to adopt a global MBM for implementation by 2016 at the latest to prevent discussions from stalling indefinitely.
• The NGOs warn that if the Assembly decides to defer the global measure for another three years without a guaranteed outcome, it would be viewed as a failure of ICAO's responsibility, potentially leading the EU to return to its original policy of early action.
• Any agreement to develop a global MBM must include a transparent and participatory process covering technical aspects, economic impacts, and the quality criteria for emission reduction units, as low-quality offsets can increase global emissions.
• Regarding the framework and Special and Differential Treatment (SCRC), the NGOs support a geographical scope based on departing flights (or a 50% departing/50% arriving split) and propose various exemptions for developing countries, including de minimis exemptions for specific routes and provisions for new entrants.
• The NGOs suggest that revenues generated by the MBM should be used for mitigation and adaptation to alleviate the environmental impact of aircraft CO2 emissions and to support developing States through multilateral institutions.

APA

Carbon Market Watch (2013). ICAO Global MBM Process European NGO Comments. https://carbonmarketwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/EU-NGOs-on-ICAO-MBM-Process.pdf

Chicago

Carbon Market Watch. ICAO Global MBM Process European NGO Comments. 2013. https://carbonmarketwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/EU-NGOs-on-ICAO-MBM-Process.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |author=Carbon Market Watch |title=ICAO Global MBM Process European NGO Comments |date=July 2013 |url=https://carbonmarketwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/EU-NGOs-on-ICAO-MBM-Process.pdf |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{carbonmarketwatch2013icao, author = {{Carbon Market Watch}}, title = {{ICAO Global MBM Process European NGO Comments}}, publisher = {Carbon Market Watch}, year = {2013}, month = jul, url = {https://carbonmarketwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/EU-NGOs-on-ICAO-MBM-Process.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }