Assessment on the Implementation of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM) in North Macedonia: Impact, Policy Response and Assistance Needs

On June 17, 2024 IDEAS DePo signed a contract with DTU MP from Skopje for preparation of the Assessment on the Implementation of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM) in North Macedonia: Impact, Policy Response and Assistance Needs.

The main objective of the assessment is to facilitate CBAM and related de-carbonization efforts and advance North Macedonia’s climate goals by elaborating risks and opportunities related to the CBAM implementation and the introduction of the carbon fee in the country, recommending ways forward for tackling the key challenges, and identifying assistance needs of stakeholders.

The assessment will address the following four segments: 1. Effects of CBAM implementation on affected industries; 2. CBAM-related institutional infrastructure; 3. Establishment of efficient, cost-effective and EU-compliant verification of GHG emissions; and 4. Introduction of a carbon fee on CBAM goods.

As part of USAID’s Partnerships for Economic Growth Activity, IDEAS DePo is working with relevant stakeholders to provide technical assistance to support and enhance North Macedonia’s efforts in regional economic integration.