
Initiative
Emissions Market Accelerator
The Emissions Market Accelerator (EMA) helps governments in the Global South design, build and implement cap-and-trade markets for air, greenhouse gas and water pollution—with the goal to benefit 1 billion people by 2030. Such markets are a cost-effective solution to reduce emissions and foster economic growth because their flexible, transparent approach allows for stronger compliance and greater emissions reductions at a lower cost. The EMA is a joint initiative of the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), two of the world’s leading research and policy implementation organizations.
Related Insights, News, and Past Events
Podcast episode·Sep 9, 2025
Dr. Kaushik Deb – The Power of Cap-and-Trade Markets in Emerging Economies: Evidence from India
via Climate Economics
In The News·Jul 28, 2025
The Pollution Market: An Auction for Better Air Quality in West India
via Think Global Health