By postponing the start of enforcement until 2028 and redirecting revenues towards international capacity building, CBAM can be made a more equitable catalyst for the climate transition.
Even if policymakers in developing countries see little value in pursuing large emissions reductions at the pace that climate advocates would like, climate-aligned development is still the best path forward.
Local communities and traditional Islamic boarding schools are pushing back on renewable energy projects that prioritise technical and economic benefits over social and ecological considerations.