Dirk Forrister

Dirk Forrister, President & CEO of the International Emissions Trading Association, shares insights on the evolving landscape of carbon markets. He highlights the rapid expansion of national carbon markets in Asia and Latin America and discusses challenges posed by U.S. policy changes. Dirk emphasizes IETA's role in guiding market cooperation and the importance of harmonization ahead of the North America Climate Summit in 2025. He also addresses Brazil's innovative approaches to clean-fuel potential and regional leadership in carbon accounting.