Vietnam officially launched the pilot phase of its emissions trading scheme (ETS) in June 2025, targeting three carbon-intensive sectors: power generation (thermal coal), steel, and cement. This pilot…
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Philippines scales blue carbon with $1 billion financing, blue economy law
The Philippines is advancing marine ecosystem management, backed by USD 1 billion in international financing and a new national blue economy framework. (Photo: iStock) The Philippines is stepping up e…
ASEAN Cement Industry Unveils the World’s First Regional “2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap”
The ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) has officially launched the 2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap, marking the world’s first regional decarbonization strategy for the cement sector. Th…
Nepal Receives $9.4 Million for Forest Carbon Credits Under the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility
Nepal has received a payment of $9.4 million from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) for reducing approximately 1.88 million tons of carbon dioxide under its REDD+ Emission Red…
Philippines Working on Carbon Credit Policy for Energy Sector
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) said it is crafting a carbon credit policy for the energy sector to ensure integrity in prospective carbon trading mechanisms and drive investment in clean en…
Decarbonisation: Can Malaysia power its utilities sustainably?
The world is undergoing its most significant energy transition since the Industrial Revolution, and Malaysia has no intention of being left behind. As part of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (N…
Forging Vietnam’s carbon market: from policy framework to practical action
At the 2025 Vietnam Net-Zero Forum in Hanoi on July 18, stakeholders gathered to discuss the development of Vietnam’s carbon market – seen by many as an emerging yet promising sector in the country’s …
Rice farmers can earn through carbon trading
Rice farmers have the potential to reduce their carbon emissions and earn through carbon trading if certain policy changes are implemented by the government, according to the Philippine Rice Research …
Investment in Vietnam’s carbon market: the opportunities and the challenges
Vietnam’s carbon market can benefit from this growing demand, providing lucrative investment opportunities in carbon credit projects. Companies in developed countries might seek carbon credits from Vi…
Electrification as a Decarbonisation Driver and Insights from EU’s Provisional Tariffs on Chinese EV Imports
The European Union’s recent decision to impose provisional duties of up to 48% on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports has sparked significant discussions in the sustainability community. This decisi…