IATP response to the European Commission's call for evidence for the "Certification of Carbon Removals - EU Rules"

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) welcomes the opportunity to give feedback on the planned carbon removal certification framework. We urge the European Commission (EC) to fundamentally rethink its approach on integrating carbon removals into the EU climate framework.

Payments for Pollution: How federal conservation programs can better benefit farmers and the environment

Understanding the Agricultural Biotechnology Provisions in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement

After several years of negotiation, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force on July 1, 2020. The USMCA updated and in some respects significantly changed the original North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that had been in effect since January 1, 1994.

Para Comprender las Disposiciones Sobre Biotecnología Agrícola del Tratado Entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá

Lea la versión en inglés del informe político. / Read the English version of the policy brief. 

IATP comment to the CFPB regarding proposed rule on data collection

The following comment was submitted to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection regarding the Proposed Rule on Small Business Lending Data Collection Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B) on January 6.

Emissions Impossible Europe

Executive Summary At a time when governments must dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, global meat and dairy giants in Europe are increasing emissions by ramping up production and exports.

Carbon tariffs and fertilizers: Wrong fit for purpose

One of the most vexing issues in international climate debates is how to balance each country’s ambitions and responsibility. Clearly, all nations need to pull out all the stops to reverse the deepening climate crisis.

Behind the curtain of the JBS net zero pledge

JBS is the largest meat company in the world. While headquartered in Brazil, it has over 450 facilities and offices in more than 20 countries.

Enablers: Task Force on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets and Net Zero

Who sets the rules for global carbon markets? Who gets to decide who sets the rules?

The International Emissions Trading Association and Net Zero

The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) is one of the most influential business lobbyist groups at the UNFCCC negotiations.