IETA LIVE Carbon Markets – Exploring the Legal Nature of Carbon Credits

The intention of the webinar is to explore topics such as the legal frameworks governing the creation, certification, and trading of carbon credits, the rights and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in the carbon market, and the potential legal challenges and opportunities that arise in this dynamic field. This panel will also provide attendees with an overview of the UNIDROIT and UNCITRAL initiatives, and a discussion on how the legal nature of carbon credits impacts environmental policies and business practices.

Moderator: Belinda Ellington, former Managing Director, General Counsel – Citigroup Global Markets Limited

Speakers:

• Flavia Rosembuj, Climate Finance and Innovation – World Bank
• Peter Zaman, Partner – HFW
• Lisa DeMarco, Partner – Resilient LLC
• Wendy Miles, Barrister – Twenty Essex
• Kerry Liebenberg, Counsel – Linklaters
• Peter Werner, Senior Counsel – ISDA
• JP Brisson, Partner – Latham & Watkins