Thailand, When the Water Runs Short
Thailand
NOAA declared El Niño officially formed in June 2026. Thailand’s central-region reservoirs are already below the 30% critical threshold. With peak intensity forecast for November 2026~January 2027, the country is …
Singapore
According to a press release issued by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on June 25, 2026, Stars Engrg Pte Ltd, a manufacturer of fire protection systems, was convicted in connection …
*Taiwan
On June 26, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) promulgated the revised Enforcement Rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The amended articles of these Enforcement Rules will take …
India
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), issued a directive on June 23, 2026, published in the Delhi Gazette under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, to address …
Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment published and enforced the Ministry of Environment Regulation No. 5/2026 on the Protection and Management Plan of Air Quality on June 4, 2026. This regulation …
Vietnam
On May 25, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) released a draft decision establishing the list of sectors and facilities emitting greenhouse gases (GHG) that are required to …
Singapore
On June 29, 2026, Singapore promulgated the Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. The regulations will come into force on August 1, 2026.
China
From May 28 to 29, 2026, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Technology Center of the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (the competent authority supervising new chemical management, toxic …
Vietnam
On 14 May 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 1126/QD-BCT promulgating the Action Plan for the implementation of Directive No. 10/CT-TTg on strengthening electricity saving …
Malaysia
On July 1, 2026, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) of Malaysia published the Draft of Industry Code of Practice on Managing Ergonomics Risk at Workplace and is …
Global
On June 22, 2026, the international non-profit organization CDP established the “CDP Earth-Positive Economics Advisory Board” with the aim of integrating corporate sustainability and resilience data into mainstream economic models …
China
From May 28 to 29, 2026, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Technology Center of the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (the competent authority supervising new chemical management, toxic …
China
On June 9, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management of China released two draft mandatory national standards for Smart Personal Protective Equipment (Smart PPE—Smart safety helmets and Smart PPE —Smart …
Thailand
On 9 June 2026, Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW) under the Ministry of Industry released the draft concept of the Ministerial Notification on the Preparation of Reports on the …
South Korea
South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) issued a preliminary legislative notice proposing partial amendments to the Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act. The public consultation …
Philippines
On June 18, 2026, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Order No. DO2026-06-0016, “Institutionalization of the Task Force on Energy Carbon Credits (TFECC) Established Under Department Circular No. …
Philippines, The Environment and Natural Resources Law Enforcement Manual of Operations (ELEMO)
Philippines
Environmental Law Enforcement in the Philippines The Philippines is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, possessing extensive forests, coastal ecosystems, inland waters, and protected areas that provide essential ecological …
Vietnam
On May 19th, 2026, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment hereby issues a Circular 22/2026/TT-BNNM amending and supplementing some Circulars on reduction, delegation of jurisdiction and simplification of administrative procedures under …
South Korea
On June 1, 2026, in response to the amendment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (hereinafter “OSH Act” or the “Act”), the South Korean government brought into force a …
Australia
In June 24, 2026, Safe Work Australia (SWA) announced that a majority of Commonwealth, state, and territory work health and safety ministers did not agree to the proposal to lower …
China
On June 9, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management of China released the draft revisions for Parts 1–4 (General Rules, Petroleum/Chemical/Natural Gas, Metallurgy/Nonferrous Metals, and Non-Coal Mines) and the draft …
*Taiwan
In a document dated June 9, 2026, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan issued a notification establishing the official effective date for the amended provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which …
Global
On June 17, 2026, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released the world’s first international draft standard on organizational net-zero transitions that can be validated and verified by an independent …
China
From May 28 to 29, 2026, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Technology Center of the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (the competent authority supervising new chemical management, toxic …
Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has published the Minister of Environment Regulation No. 7/2026 on the Implementation of Nationally Determined Contribution Targets on June 15, 2026, which came into effect …
*Taiwan
On June 12, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) promulgated the amended version of the Regulations for Implementing Worker Workplace Environment Monitoring. The revised provisions will enter into force on …
Philippines
On January 21, 2026, the Philippines issued Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order No. 2026-04, titled “Adoption of the Environment and Natural Resources Law Enforcement Manual of …
Japan
On May 7, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) announced that the chair of the Central Environment Council had submitted to the MOE an advisory report titled “Approach on …
Sri Lanka
On May 7, 2026, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development promulgated the Imports and Exports (Control) Regulations No. 04 of 2026. Under this regulation, the import of …
Philippines
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued, on April 23, 2026, implementation guidelines for Technical Working Groups (TWGs) to develop Minimum Energy Performance (MEP) standards across sectors. These guidelines establish …
Vietnam
On April 1, 2026, Decree No. 112/2026/ND-CP on the international transfer of GHG emission reduction outcomes and carbon credits was promulgated in Vietnam. The Decree establishes a legal framework for …
Australia
The Government of New South Wales, Australia, published the “Landfill and Sewage Treatment Plant PFAS Monitoring Chemical Control Order 2025” in its Government Gazette dated May 29, 2026. This order …
Vietnam
On May 12, 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 48/2026/TT-BTC providing guidance on the monitoring of transactions involving greenhouse gas (GHG) emission allowances and carbon credits on the …
China
On June 11, 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) of China released a draft amendment to the Measures for Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances and opened …
Singapore
On May 11, 2026, the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) announced that unused international carbon credit (ICC) offset quotas may be carried …
Australia
In May 2026, the Australian, state, territory, and New Zealand governments through the Heads of EPA Australia and New Zealand (HEPA) published Version 3.1 of the PFAS National Environmental Management …
Global
On April 30, 2026, the World Resources Institute (WRI) announced that it would jointly develop “Water Scopes 1–3,” a standardized guidance framework for measuring and managing corporate water risks across …
*Taiwan
On May 21, 2026, the Chemical Substance Management Administration of Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) held a briefing regarding the Phase 2 list of existing chemical substances required to submit …
Vietnam
On 17 January 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 23/2026/ND-CP, amending and supplementing a number of provisions of Decrees in the field of water resources, which took effect on the …
Vietnam
On 17 January 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) issued Circular No. 06/2026/TT-BNNMT, amending and supplementing several provisions of circulars in the field of water resources. The Circular …
South Korea
On May 14, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) enforced a partial amendment to the Public Notice on the Designation, etc. of Circular Resources, which additionally …
*Taiwan
On May 14, 2026, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan approved the “Draft Amendments to Partial Articles of the Energy Management Act,” which was drafted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
South Korea
On April 24, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) enforced a partial amendment to the Public Notice on Investigations, etc. of Hazards and Risks of New Chemical …
Philippines
On March 19, 2026, the Philippines enacted “DENR Administrative Order No. 2026-22: Amending Sections 16.1 and 16.3 of DENR Administrative Order No. 2017-15, Guidelines on Public Participation under the Philippine …
India
On May 15, 2026, The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) India in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Adjoining Areas issued a direction, mandating that only electric 3-wheelers (EVs) …
Malaysia
The Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) revealed, according to local media reports, that Malaysia’s long-debated National Climate Change Bill is in the final stages of drafting and …
South Korea
On April 24, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) enforced a partial amendment to the Standards for Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances and Material Safety Data …
Global
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), an international framework for assessing corporate decarbonization targets, announced its 2026–2030 strategy on May 21, 2026. SBTi signaled its intention to shift its role …
South Korea
On April 28, 2026, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) operating under South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment issued NICS Public Notice No. 2026-40, announcing proposed amendments …
Singapore
On May 21, 2026, Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) released TR 149:2026 Specification for Organisations to Progress Towards Environmental Sustainability Excellence. This technical reference provides a framework to help organizations understand their …
India
On May 8, 2026, India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment promulgated the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. …
Thailand
On 11 May 2026, Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (“DLPW”) under the Ministry of Labour issued four notifications to comprehensively establish the criteria, procedures, and practical guidelines relating …
Vietnam
On April 3, 2026, the Prime Minister issued Decision 609/QD-TTg approving the National Program on Safety in Electricity Use for the period 2026 – 2035.
Singapore
The Government of Singapore promulgated the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act 2026 on May 11, 2026. This legislation partially amends the Energy Conservation Act 2012.
*Taiwan
On April 27, 2026, the Taiwan Ministry of Environment (MOE) officially announced amendments to the Regulated Toxic Chemical Substances and the Management of Their Handling. These amendments will take effect …
China
On April 12, 2026, the State Council of China promulgated the Measures for the Comprehensive Evaluation and Examination of Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality, effective immediately upon publication.
Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry promulgated “Ministry of Forestry Regulation No. 6/2026 regarding Procedures for Carbon Trading through Greenhouse Gas Emission Offsets in the Forestry Sector” on April 13, 2026, …
*Taiwan
On April 14, 2026, the Ministry of Labor (MOL) of Taiwan released a draft amendment to the Enforcement Rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Formulated under Article 54 …
China
On April 13, 2026, the All-China Environmental Federation (ACEF) released the voluntary standard Evaluation Criteria for Corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Practitioners (T/ACEF 274-2026). These criteria provide objective indicators …
Philippines
On March 18, 2026, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued guidelines to enhanced certification procedure for energy efficiency (EE) practitioners pursuant to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EEC …
India
On March 13 and 16, 2026, India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment released frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Code, one of the “Four Labour Codes” …
China
On April 11, 2026, the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council released Opinions on Promoting Energy Conservation and …
Malaysia
Malaysia has proposed an amendment to the Companies Act 2016 on April 30, 2026, along with a public comment period until June 2.
India
On April 28, 2026, India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment issued nationwide advisory to all States and Union Territories, recommendations urging all states and union territories to immediately implement preventive …
Thailand
Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare has issued a new regulation on 1 May 2026 titled the “Announcement on Statements of Rights and Duties of Employers and Employees, Hazard …
Japan
On March 31, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) uploaded an Excel file titled “List of Substances Subject to Risk Assessment (Cutoff Values List)” under “List of …
Thailand, The Digital Economy’s Hidden Environmental Price Tag
Thailand
As Thailand races to become Southeast Asia’s AI hub, communities in the Eastern Economic Corridor are asking a question no one in government has yet answered: who is responsible for …
Global
On March 31, 2026, the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol released a white paper marking the initial exploration of a new framework, “Actions and Market Instruments (AMI),” designed to incorporate corporate …
Indonesia
The National Standardization Agency of Indonesia published the “SNI 9437:2026 Guidelines for Questionnaire Surveys of Psychosocial Factors in the Workplace” on March 10, 2026.
Vietnam
In Vietnam, provincial and municipal People’s Committees are currently issuing the 2025 lists of major energy‑using facilities as needed, in order to implement the Law Amending and Supplementing Several Articles …
Singapore
The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) announced the Built Environment Decarbonisation Technology Roadmap on February 5, 2026.
South Korea
On March 31, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) published information on 86 new chemical substances manufactured or imported in the first quarter of 2026, including their …
Thailand
Section 70 of the Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act B.E. 2535 (1992) requires owners or operators of certain pollution sources to install or provide wastewater treatment systems …
On-site Insights: Technical Meeting on the Implementation of Vietnam’s Regulations on GHG Emissions and Ozone Layer Protection
Vietnam
On March 6, 2026, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, together with Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, held a technical meeting to support the implementation of Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP, which …
China
On February 2, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China promulgated the mandatory technical safety code Rules for the Administration of the Use of Special Equipment (TSG …
China
On March 13, 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued a clarification in response to an inquiry from the Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment regarding the …
China
On March 9, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) of China officially announced the publication of the mandatory industry standard Criteria for Determining Major Production Safety Accident Hazards in …
Singapore
On 10 February 2026, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) issued a notification on the regulatory requirements for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Water‑Cooled Chilled Water Systems (WCCWS) under the …
Vietnam
On February 27, 2026, the Hanoi People’s Committee issued Plan No. 74/KH-UBND on the conversion of fossil fuel-powered taxis to electric and clean energy taxis in Hanoi. Under this plan, …
China
On January 28, 2026, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) promulgated two key mandatory standards for fire safety signs: Fire Safety Signs Part 2: General Product Requirements (GB 13495.2-2026) and …
India
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India issued guidelines on March 18, 2026, finalizing environmental compensation for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules on used oil. While the EPR rules …
South Korea
On March 16, 2026, South Korean National Assembly member Kim Ju-young and 10 other lawmakers submitted a bill to partially amend the Act on Promotion of Transition to a Circular …
South Korea
On February 26, 2026, the South Korean government released a proposed amendment to the Regulations on the Preparation, etc. of Chemical Accident Prevention and Control Plans (National Institute of Chemical …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) released a draft proposal to amend the Industry Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality 2010 on March 16, 2026, and …
The Chatree Gold Mine Verdict and Thailand’s Environmental Litigation Frontier
Thailand
Understanding the Chatree Case: A Decade in the Making On March 24th, 2026, the Bangkok Civil Court issued a verdict that reverberated far beyond the courtrooms of the Thai capital. …
South Korea
On March 10, 2026, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety promulgated an amended Public Notice on the Designation of Accident Preparedness Substances (Notice No. 2026-2). This amendment is intended …
Vietnam
On March 16, 2026, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) issued Document No. 0381/LDTM-PC, notifying stakeholders that the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment is reviewing …
South Korea
On February 23, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment promulgated revised Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act. The amendment is intended to strengthen the management …
Vietnam
On February 27, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued Decision No. 699/QD-BNNMT on piloting the allocation of GHG emission for 2025 and 2026. The Decision takes effect from …
Indonesia
The Jakarta Special Capital Region Regulation No. 5/2026 on Energy and Water Efficiency in Buildings was promulgated and enforced on February 6, 2026, replacing the former “Jakarta Special Capital Region …
South Korea
On February 25, 2026, the National Assembly of South Korea introduced a bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The bill is intended to help prevent recurrences, particularly …
Vietnam
On 9 February 2026, the Deputy Prime Minister of Viet Nam officially signed Decision No. 263/QD-TTg, approving the total pilot greenhouse gas (GHG) emission allocation for the 2025–2026 period. This …
India
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued notifications on February 27, 2026, specifying definitions of “Green Ammonia” and “Green Methanol”. Both green ammonia and green methanol are …
China
On March 12, 2026, the 14th National People’s Congress officially promulgated the “Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China,” China’s first comprehensive legal code in the environmental protection …
China
On March 12, 2026, the 14th National People’s Congress officially promulgated the “Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China,” China’s first comprehensive legal code in the field of …
China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated on March 12, 2026, via Presidential Order No. 70. As the second law in China to be designated …
China
The “Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China“ was promulgated on March 12, 2026, via Presidential Order No. 70. As the second law in China to be designated …
China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was passed by the 14th National People’s Congress and will take effect on August 15, 2026. This article (Part 5) …
Thailand
The Ministry of Industry of Thailand issued, on February 12, 2026, the “Ministry of Industry Notification: B.E. 2569 (2026) on the Establishment of Emission Standards for Air Pollutants Discharged from …
South Korea
On February 19, 2026, South Korea promulgated a partial amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which is scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026. The amendment requires …
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