Emissions trading in Liechtenstein

The Office for the Environment is the national authority responsible for implementing the market-based climate protection instruments of the Paris Agreement in Liechtenstein. According to the Paris Agreement, greenhouse gas emissions are primarily to be reduced through national measures.

Approximately one third of the required CO2 reductions according to the Kyoto Protocol can therefore be achieved through national measures.

In addition, flexible mechanisms must also be used to achieve the reduction commitments.

Such projects must achieve measurable results in terms of climate impact and contribute to the sustainable development of the host countries, for example through the use of environmentally friendly technologies. Liechtenstein aims to fulfill the reduction commitment with high-quality certificates(Gold Standard).

In addition, the Office for the Environment provides and manages the Liechtenstein Union Registry for the EU Emissions Trading System. This is an Internet application in the style of an online banking system, which can be used to carry out transactions, check account balances and submit emission allowances to the national account to fulfill an emission reduction commitment.

As a modern and success-oriented authority, we provide project operators, traders, plant operators and other participants in emissions trading with comprehensive and competent support in

• implementing and applying the legal provisions
• exercising their rights
• the fulfillment of their obligations.

Contact addresses for the relevant areas can be found here

Brief information on the history of the Kyoto Protocol and Liechtenstein's current emissions can be found here.