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Press Office > Press releases > Aviation

EU must include international aviation emissions in its Emissions Trading System

Opportunity Green and Carbon Market Watch are calling for the EU Commission to ensure emissions from international flights are regulated under the EU Emissions Trading System.

09/06/2025

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A jet plane soaring above skyscrapers

EU must include international aviation emissions in its Emissions Trading System

Emissions from international flights to be regulated under the EU ETS.

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States must include international shipping in climate targets at UN Ocean Conference

Ocean protection means including shipping in countries’ Paris climate targets.

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Saúl on the Hatun Machay Rock. (Photo: Alexander Luna / Germanwatch e.V.)

Saúl vs RWE climate case: the lowdown

A deep dive into the landmark Saúl vs RWE climate litigation case and its implications for the future of climate litigation.

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Tackling aviation emissions: ICAO 42nd assembly joint briefing with COSIS

Discover how the groundbreaking COSIS Advisory Opinion legally obligates states to cut aviation emissions to protect our seas.

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A just and equitable transition for shipping

A fuel deal could raise $10bn/year from 2028 for climate resilience. But the lion’s share could end up back with big shipping firms instead of those most in need.

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Reducing shipping emissions by reducing shipping demand

As global trade volumes reach record highs, a new report highlights how circular economy strategies and reshoring can slash emissions by reducing the sheer demand for long-distance shipping.

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Policy guide: the EU ETS & international aviation emissions

The EU has lost €26bn in revenue by exempting international flights from the ETS. Now is the time to end this “free pass” and make long-haul aviation pay for its climate impact.

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OG’s strategy day: reflecting on the journey, growing together

A run down of the OG team’s 2025 strategy day, learning about how our teams are combatting climate change with law, policy and economics.

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Historic verdict in Peruvian farmer’s climate case against RWE

Major polluters can be held liable for climate change consequences under German law.

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