China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated on March 12, 2026, by Presidential Order No. 70. This is the second law in China to be …
Philippines
On February 24, 2026, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued Administrative Order No. 2026‑05, titled Guidelines Governing the Establishment, and Monitoring of Voluntary Forest Carbon Credit …
China
On February 9, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published the Notice on the Implementation of Operations Related to the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market for Fiscal Year …
Global
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced in a news release dated February 26, 2026, that it has published the “NbS Brief Series” to promote the implementation of …
China
On December 31, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China published the voluntary national standard, General Rules for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting and Reporting for Industrial Enterprises (GB/T …
Australia
On February 13, 2026, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) released its final report assessing carbon leakage risks and providing recommendations to the government. …
Singapore
On February 3, 2026, Coastal Protection and Other Amendments Bill was introduced in Singapore’s Parliament that would legally require coastal landowners to carry out protective and retrofitting measures to safeguard …
Asia All
The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) announced its “ACMF 2026-2030 Action Plan” for the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) on November 6, 2025. This plan positions the initiative as a key …
India
On January 13, 2026, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Targets (Amendment) Rules, 2025 under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) …
*Taiwan
On January 12, 2026, Taiwan’s Climate Change Administration under the Ministry of Environment announced the Principles for Reviewing Applications for Designation of Businesses at High Risk of Carbon Leakage Subject …
Australia
Australia’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has published on its website some violations of environmental laws. All of them relate to breaches of greenhouse gas …
China
On December 19, 2025, nine central government bodies—including the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment—jointly issued the Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standard No. 1 – Climate (Trial). …
Indonesia
The Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade notified the Minister of Trade Regulation No. 47/2025 regarding Prohibited Import Goods, which was enforced on January 1, 2026. This Ministerial Regulation replaces Minister of …
*Taiwan
On December 18, 2025, Taiwan’s Climate Change Administration under the Ministry of Environment released a draft of the Principles for Reviewing Applications for Recognition of Businesses at High Carbon Leakage …
Philippines
On October 29, 2025, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Circular No. 2025-10-0024: Guidelines on Virtual Power Purchase Agreements. The circular sets out the requirements for virtual PPAs …
Philippines
On October 29, 2025, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Circular No. 2025-10-0025: Guidelines on Energy Certificates. The circular sets out rules and guidelines for the creation, classification, …
Japan
On December 9, 2025, in Japan, the Subcommittee on the Emissions Trading Scheme under the Industrial Structure Council—an advisory body supervised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry—published a …
*Taiwan
On December 19, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) promulgated amendments to the “Regulations for Registration, Reporting, and Inspection of Greenhouse Gas Emissions.” The amended provisions took effect immediately on …
China
On Nov. 8, 2025, China’s State Council published a white paper on carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in China, titled “Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality China’s Plans and Solutions”. It …
Singapore
On November 7, 2025, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced the appointment of three private carbon credit rating agencies—BeZero Carbon Ltd. (headquartered in London, United Kingdom), Calyx Global Inc. (headquartered …
Thailand
Thailand’s Ministry of Energy has issued a new ministerial notification establishing regulatory controls over hydrogen and ammonia when used as fuels. The regulation, titled “Notification of Ministry of Energy Notification: …
Indonesia
On November 7, 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment issued the “Minister of Environment Regulation No. 23/2025 concerning Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Targets,” which was enforced on the same day. …
Philippines
On October 2, 2025, the Philippines issued Department Circular DC2025-10-0019, titled “Framework for the Integration of Nuclear Energy in the Countries Generation Mix to Implement the Clean Energy Scenario under …
Singapore
On October 28, 2025, Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), the Energy Market Authority (EMA), and the International Tracking Standard Foundation (I-TRACK Foundation) announced the launch of a project …
Indonesia
In Indonesia, “President Regulation No. 110/2025 on the Implementation of the Carbon Pricing Framework at the National Level and Greenhouse Gas Management” was officially gazetted and took effective on October …
China
On Sept. 23, 2025, China’s National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation published important questions and answers on the national voluntary greenhouse gas market, also known as the …
Indonesia
On September 24, 2025, in Indonesia, Minister of Environment Regulation No. 16/2025 on the Ministry of Environment’s Plan for 2025–2029 was promulgated and enforced on the same date. This regulation …
China
On September 23, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a video address at the United Nations Climate Change Summit, outlining China’s new greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction strategy. According to …
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published and enforced the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025 on October 8, 2025, under the Carbon Credit Trading …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the “Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (Offshore Permit and Licensing) Regulations 2025” under the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 on September 30, 2025. The regulations …
China
On Aug. 27, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced an Action Plan for Nitrous Oxide Emission Control in the Industry Sector. The action plan aims to promote the …
China
On August 25,2025, China’s top authorities—the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council—jointly released a policy document named Guideline …
China
On Aug. 1, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued a national standard setting out methodology and requirements for the carbon footprint determination of room air conditioners, titled “Greenhouse …
*Taiwan
On August 29, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment published a draft amendment to the “Regulations Governing the Survey, Registration, and Inspection of Greenhouse Gas Emissions” and began soliciting public comments. …
Thailand
On August 26, the Thai Cabinet approved the “International Carbon Credit Guideline,” establishing a framework for utilizing carbon credits generated in Thailand toward other countries’ greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. …
*Taiwan
On September 3, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the promulgation of the revised regulation titled “Types of Precursor Chemical Industrial Materials and Declaration and Inspection Measures.” The term “precursor …
China
On Aug. 6, 2025, the All-China Environment Federation, a Chinese nonprofit organization, announced a public program for product carbon footprint accounting for 2025. Businesses can apply for the program on …
India
On August 29, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a notification to revise the methodology for calculating Green Credits (GC) under tree plantation activities, under …
Vietnam
On July 4, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Prime Minister Decision No. 21/2025/QĐ-TTg, titled “Environmental Criteria and Certification for Investment Projects Listed under the Green Taxonomy”. Under this Decision, …
Philippines
On August 7, 2025, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) released a draft circular establishing comprehensive guidelines for the issuance, management, and monitoring of Carbon Credit Certificates (CCC) in the …
China
On July 25, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission issued measures on energy conservation review and carbon emissions assessment of facility construction projects. These came into effect Sept. 1, …
China
On June 30, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China officially released the revised national standard GB 27999-2025, titled “Passenger Car Fuel Consumption Evaluation …
Vietnam
On June 17, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) of Vietnam promulgated “Circular No. 08/2025/TT-BNNMT on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BTNMT …
Vietnam
On June 9, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions …
Vietnam
On June 9, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions …
Vietnam
On June 9, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated “Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions …
*Taiwan
On June 30, the Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan released the draft of “Phase III Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Action Plan for the Manufacturing Sector” and announced that the …
China
On June 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Implementation plan for strengthening the promotion of green and low-carbon standardization in industrial and information technology …
China
On June 24, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) released the “2024 Report on Progress in Climate Change Response.” The report summarizes China’s efforts and achievements in addressing …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 on August 1, 2025. The Act aims to promote industries related to the capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) of …
China
On July 10, 2025, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) has released the first edition of the Product Carbon Footprint Label Certification Pilot Program Product List. The announcement follows the …
Vietnam
On March 25, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance released a draft governmental decree concerning the establishment of a domestic carbon exchange. This decree continues the implementation of the national plan …
Singapore
On June 20, 2025, Singapore’s National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), in collaboration with the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) and …
Thailand
On May 27, 2025, the Thailand Taxonomy Board announced Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2. The previous version, Phase 1, issued in June 2023, focused on the energy and transportation sectors. Phase …
India
On June 23, 2025, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the second draft of the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025 and opened a 60 …
Malaysia
On May 29, 2025, the Malaysian state of Sarawak launched the Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint 2030, a long-term strategy for a comprehensive transition to a green economy. The blueprint outlines the …
China
On May 14, 2025, China’s central government released a new policy, aimed at improving the market-based allocation of environmental resources. The guideline, titled the “Framework for the Market-Based Allocation …
South Korea
On May 30, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) and the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) of South Korea jointly hosted the “Forum on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of …
Indonesia
On April 15, 2025, Indonesia enacted “Ministerial Regulation No. 10/2025 on the Energy Transition Roadmap in the Power Sector.” The regulation took effect immediately upon promulgation and was issued under …
China
On May 22, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, along with 14 other government agencies, jointly released the National Climate Change Response Standards System Development Plan. The plan outlines …
China
On April 21, 2025, the Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau issued Registration and Management Rules for Carbon Emissions Trading Market for the carbon market of Beijing, China. The Rules …
South Korea
On March 6, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) issued a preliminary notice for the re-legislation of a draft amendment to the Presidential Decree on the Framework Act on …
Vietnam
On January 24, 2025, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha issued Prime Minister Decision No. 232/QD-TTg on a Plan for the Establishment and Development of a Carbon Market in …
Japan
On January 17, 2025, the Cabinet of Japan approved the Cabinet Order Partially Amending the Order for Enforcement of the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures. The main amendments …
India
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of India released a draft of the “Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025” on April 16, 2025, and is conducting …
Thailand
The Excise Department of Thailand, Ministry of Finance published the “Announcement of the Excise Department regarding Criteria and Conditions for Determining Carbon Pricing for Petroleum and Petroleum Products” in the …
Japan
On March 3, 2025, Japan promulgated an order partially amending the Order on Reporting of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Greenhouse Gas Emissions. At the same time, two public notifications were issued …
Japan
On February 18, 2025, the Cabinet of Japan approved the Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures. This plan outlines measures and policies to achieve Japan’s new NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution), which …
*Taiwan
On March 19, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced the “Voluntary Product Carbon Footprint Management Regulations” and the revised “Greenhouse Gas Certification and Verification Bodies Management Regulations.” Both regulations will …
Malaysia
On March 28, 2025, the Malaysian Energy Commission published guidelines for the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM). Unlike the open-access renewable energy system CRESS, launched in 2024 to regulate …
China
On March 21, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced a plan to expand the national carbon market to include the steel, cement and aluminum smelting industries. In the …
India
On March 28, 2025, India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) released a document detailing the implementation procedures for the offset mechanism under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme. The scheme allows …
China
On February 26, 2025, the Department of Economy and Information Technology of Zhejiang Province issued the “Zero-Carbon (Near-Zero) Factory Development and Construction Plan (2025-2027)”. This plan aims to achieve carbon …
China
On February 14, 2025, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China issued the “Guidelines on Promoting Voluntary Corporate Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Information (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines”. …
China
On Feb. 14, 2025, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong province, China, announced a provincial action plan for climate change response for 2025–2035. It has four key objectives:
China
On Feb. 27, 2025, the government of Zhejiang province, China, announced a set of measures to implement carbon emission intensity control and carbon emissions caps. These measures constitute a provincial …
China
On Jan. 9, 2025, the China Household Electrical Appliances Association, a Chinese non-profit organization, published association standards that set out carbon footprint assessment (or “quantification”) methodologies and requirements for the …
Japan
On February 18, 2025, the Japanese Cabinet approved the Seventh Strategic Energy Plan. This Strategic Plan was formulated in a manner consistent with the 73% greenhouse gas emission reduction target …
Japan
On January 18, 2025, the Japanese Cabinet approved the GX 2040 Vision: Revision of the Strategy for Promoting Transition to a Decarbonized Growth-Oriented Economic Structure, heading towards the Green Transformation …
Japan
On February 4, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOE) announced the Carbon Footprint Display Guide. Detailed information regarding carbon footprint (CFP), including specific calculation methods, has already been published …
South Korea
On December 18, 2024, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of South Korea announced that it has formulated the Improvement Plan for Biomass Fuel and Power Generation Market. …
Australia
On January 20, 2025, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) of Australia announced a 2 billion AUD investment in green aluminum, produced using renewable energy. Australia …
China
On Jan. 16, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published on its website the first list of recommended association standards for carbon footprint assessment (or “quantification”) of industrial …
China
On Jan. 27, 2025, the government of Beijing, China announced 2025 action plans for air, water and soil pollution control, climate change response, and ecological protection. The official notice refers …
Philippines
It was announced that trading in renewable energy certificates (RECs) began in the Philippines from December 26, 2024. This is based on “Department Circular No. 2024-12-0031: Declaration of the Full …
China
China had issued a total of 4.955 billion Green Electricity Certificates (GECs) as of the end of 2024, according to a report published by China’s National Energy Administration on its …
China
On December 28, 2024, China Beijing Green Exchange Co., Ltd. announced the “Announcement on matters related to the trading entities and trading methods of the national greenhouse gas voluntary emission …
China
On December 28, 2024, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China issued the “Guidelines on the development of product carbon footprint calculation standards”. The guidelines sets a target for …
Thailand
On January 21, 2025, the Thai Cabinet approved the principles presented in a drafted Ministry of Finance Ordinance as proposed by the Department of Goods Taxation of the Ministry of …
China
On January 7, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China issued the “List of Implementing Product Carbon Footprint Label Certification Pilot Program” (list). The “Notice on the Implementation …
South Korea
On December 18, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced its plan to reduce hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are widely used as refrigerants. The plan, titled “HFC Management …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has published the “Guidelines for the Sustainable Development of Data Centres” in December 2024.
Thailand
On November 8, 2024, the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) of Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment launched its second public consultation on the revised Climate Change …
South Korea
On November 12, 2024, the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) functioning under the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with EPD …
China
On October 30, 2024, the National Development and Reform Commission of China issued the “Guidelines on vigorously implementing renewable energy transition actions”. The Guidelines sets a target of achieving national …
*Taiwan
On December 6, 2024, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan published a draft of the “Voluntary Product Carbon Footprint Management Measures”. The public comment period will end 30 days after …
Vietnam
On October 22, 2024, in Vietnam, a Decree 135/2024/ND-CP on Policies and Mechanisms for Promoting the Development of Rooftop Solar Power System for Self-Consumption (hereinafter referred to as the Decree) …
South Korea
On October 9, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced that it plans to modify the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets for companies under the Greenhouse Gas …
China
On Nov. 6, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a 2024 Report on China Climate Change Response Policies and Actions.
China
On Nov. 13, 2024, the Bureau of Ecology and Environment of Shenzhen, China announced a Methane Emission Control Action Plan. The action plan is based on the National Methane Emission …
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