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May 29, 2024
Malaysia launches Forest Conservation Certificate to fund conservation activities
The Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF) introduced its Forest Conservation Certificate (FCC), aimed at redirecting funds from the private sector to back forest conservation initiatives in the country, serving as a non-market mechanism.
May 29, 2024
Singapore, Ghana ink carbon credit agreement allowing firms to offset carbon tax
Companies in Singapore aiming to offset part of their carbon tax liability will soon be able to purchase carbon credits from projects in Ghana, following an agreement signed between the two countries on May 27.
May 28, 2024
Indonesia to launch 2025 hydrogen plan for industry, energy sectors
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is formulating a hydrogen energy plan that is expected to be implemented as early as 2025. The estimated total consumption will be between 125,000 and 245,000 tons.
May 28, 2024
Masidi says Sabah's first carbon credit trading will gradually yield tangible benefits
It will take some time for Sabah to realize the tangible benefits from trading its first carbon credits from the state rainforest, said state Finance Minister Masidi Manjun.
May 28, 2024
Vietnam completes draft DPPA for green electricity, submits for government approval
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has submitted the draft decree on direct purchase agreement (DPPA) to the government for consideration. This move is expected to boost the overall green energy industry and attract renewable energy investments.
May 28, 2024
Malaysia aims for 40% of primary energy mix to come from renewables by 2035
Malaysia government aims to ensure that 40% of the country’s primary energy mix comes from renewable sources by 2035, according to Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.
May 27, 2024
Indonesian carbon-offset startup aims to bring blue carbon to Japan and Singapore market
Indonesia has rich and diverse blue carbon resource. CarbonEthics, a local startup,is determined to bring blue carbon onto international trading platforms such as those in Singapore and Japan.
May 27, 2024
SKC invests $100 million in world's largest biodegradable plant in Vietnam
Ecovance Vietnam, the subsidiary of SKC Group from South Korea invested approximately $100 million in May to produce biodegradable plastic PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) in the Dinh Vu Industrial Zone in Hai Phong City,
May 24, 2024
Expert sees more room as global carbon pricing revenue hit record $104 bln
The World Bank released its "State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024" report on May 21, marking the first time Taiwan's carbon pricing policy has been included among the 75 operational carbon pricing instruments globally.
May 24, 2024
U.S. regulator to issue carbon credit guidance to combat greenwashing and market turmoil
To mitigate the turmoil in the carbon credit market caused by the frequent occurrence of greenwashing incidents, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is expected to finalize guidelines for carbon credits as early as September. These guidel