What Can Least Developed Countries and Other Climate Vulnerable Countries Expect from The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

The document outlines the objectives of a joint briefing by several institutes to analyze how the EU's CBAM, part of the "Fit for 55" package, affects climate-vulnerable countries, including least developed countries and small island developing states. It focuses on the differences between the European Commission and European Parliament positions, the identification of most-affected countries based on carbon-intensive sectors and export reliance, the implications for UNFCCC climate action, and the potential for CBAM revenues to support low-carbon transitions abroad.

• The proposed CBAM is a component of the European Union's "Fit for 55" legislative package, which aims to reduce emissions by 55 percent compared to 1990 levels by the year 2030.
• The briefing analyzes the potential effects of the CBAM on the most climate-vulnerable nations, specifically least developed countries and small island developing states, focusing on sectors with high carbon intensity and those that rely on the EU as a primary export market.
• The analysis considers how CBAM revenues could be utilized to assist the transition to low-carbon economies in other countries and the necessity of an integrated strategy combining trade, development, and climate.

APA

Keane,, T. G. B. V. K. C. (2021). What Can Least Developed Countries and Other Climate Vulnerable Countries Expect from The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/europe-union-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism

Chicago

Keane,, Tim Gore,Eline Blot,Tancrede Voituriez,Laura Kelly,Aaron Cosbey,Jodie. What Can Least Developed Countries and Other Climate Vulnerable Countries Expect from The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2021. https://www.iisd.org/publications/europe-union-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{keane2021what, author = {Keane,, Tim Gore,Eline Blot,Tancrede Voituriez,Laura Kelly,Aaron Cosbey,Jodie}, title = {{What Can Least Developed Countries and Other Climate Vulnerable Countries Expect from The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2021}, month = jun, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/europe-union-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }