From April 14 to 16, 2026, Barcelona will serve as the hub for the global carbon market ecosystem with the European Climate Summit (ECS) 2026, organized by the International Emissions Trading Association. The event will take place at the historic Casa Llotja de Mar and will bring together policymakers, businesses, investors, and climate sector leaders to discuss the future of carbon markets in Europe and their connection to the rest of the world.
The summit comes at a pivotal moment: Europe is moving toward a new phase of climate and industrial transition, while carbon pricing systems are evolving and expanding. In this context, the summit will address key issues such as international cooperation, market stability, competitiveness, and the role of carbon in global decarbonization.
Under the theme of the “new carbon order,” ECS 2026 will explore how next-generation carbon pricing can drive greater climate ambition, unlock innovation, and strengthen cooperation between regions.
The Community Forests will participate in ECS 2026
The Community Forests will be present in Barcelona as part of its international outreach strategy, sharing its experience with REDD+ projects, biodiversity conservation, and direct work with communities in key regions of Latin America.
This participation will help strengthen connections with European carbon market stakeholders, exchange perspectives on integrity and scalability, and position community-led nature-based solutions within the global conversation. At a time when carbon markets are evolving toward greater sophistication and rigor, events such as the European Climate Summit become strategic hubs for building bridges between regions, integrating biodiversity, and advancing toward climate models with verifiable, long-term impact.
