Core Insights - The Shanghai Clearing House and Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange held a seminar on the development of the Shanghai carbon market and forward carbon quota trading [1][2] - The Shanghai Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau presented the "Action Plan for Comprehensive Deepening Reform of the Shanghai Carbon Market (2026-2030)", outlining the overall strategy, main goals, and key tasks for the next phase of market development [1] - The Shanghai Clearing House promoted the forward carbon quota central counterparty clearing business, emphasizing its business model, risk control measures, and service advantages to help market participants manage price volatility risks [1] Group 1 - The seminar included representatives from 76 institutions, including regulatory bodies, financial institutions, carbon asset management companies, and research institutions, with nearly a hundred experts in attendance [1] - The Shanghai Economic Information Center explained the core principles and methodologies of the carbon quota allocation scheme, enhancing market understanding of the allocation mechanism [1] - Financial institutions such as Guotai Junan Securities, Huatai Securities, and Dongfang Securities shared their experiences in participating in the Shanghai carbon market and forward trading [2] Group 2 - The forward carbon quota central counterparty clearing business has been operational since 2017, with a cumulative clearing amount of approximately 226 million yuan, serving as an important risk management tool [2] - The Shanghai Clearing House aims to continue optimizing clearing services and contribute to the construction of Shanghai as an international financial center and a hub for international green finance [2]