World Bank/IFC online dialogue: What's the future of the carbon market?

In the midst of reports that the carbon market might be facing a potential slump, Carbon Expo, the Global Carbon Market Fair and Conference, is opening this week in Cologne. What are the prospects for the carbon market, and what role can international organizations play in supporting the introduction of clean technologies? Can and should the private sector go beyond the requirements posed by regulators? What development impact can be expected from the carbon credits market - and is it sufficient to meet the needs of emerging markets?

In this online dialogue via the Private Sector Development (PSD) Blog, Warren Evans, Director of the Environment Department at the World Bank, and Rachel Kyte, Director of the Environment and Social Development Department at the IFC, will present here their views on the future of the carbon market, mitigation measures, and the roles of the private and public sector in meeting the requirements of Kyoto and beyond.

Read the PSD blog: http://psdblog.worldbank.org/psdblog/environment/index.html