This roundtable, designed for senior policymakers and market participants, will explore the evolving role of carbon markets in delivering credible decarbonisation.

Held at the Climate Innovation Forum, the 60-minute discussion will bring together a select group of public and private sector leaders, including senior UK Government representatives, to examine how recent and anticipated policy developments in the UK and beyond are reshaping market design, integrity and business incentives. The session will focus on the respective roles of policymakers and the market, and where better alignment could help unlock greater impact in support of net zero ambitions.

Through a facilitated discussion, participants will share perspectives, surface practical insights and identify forward-looking actions to improve clarity, confidence and participation in carbon markets. The roundtable will be supported by a series of short “firestarter” interventions from government, industry and senior ministerial representation linked to London Climate Action Week announcements.

• How are policy developments influencing the future design and integrity of carbon markets?
• Where can policy and market action better align to unlock greater decarbonisation impact?
• What actions can policymakers and corporates take to strengthen market confidence and scale?