Macao carbon exchange launches spot contracts for CCP-labelled credits

Published 02:29 on July 7, 2026 / Last updated at 02:30 on July 7, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Macao International Carbon Emission Exchange (MEX) has listed spot contracts for Core Carbon Principles (CCP)-labelled credits, it announced Monday.

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Mongolia passes first climate change law

Published 08:48 on July 6, 2026 / Last updated at 08:48 on July 6, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Mongolia’s parliament has passed the country’s inaugural law on climate change, creating a legal framework to curb emissions, build climate resilience, and advance the carbon market.

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CN Markets: CEA trading volumes remain strong, prices hold near RMB 85

Published 11:43 on July 3, 2026 / Last updated at 11:43 on July 3, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes), Uncategorized

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Trading volumes in China’s national emissions market held above 3 million units over the past week amid a supply boost, while analysts expected a gradual price recovery in the coming months.

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The Philippines launches first policy framework for nature-based solutions

Published 09:54 on July 3, 2026 / Last updated at 09:54 on July 3, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS)

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The Philippines has launched its first-ever national nature-based solutions (NbS) policy framework and catalogue, as the Southeast Asian country seeks to unlock more investment.

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INTERVIEW: Korean securities firm eyes potential in growing CORSIA market, secures its first procurement contract

Published 06:44 on July 3, 2026 / Last updated at 06:44 on July 3, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Insights (Interviews), International (Aviation/CORSIA)

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A major securities firm in South Korea has facilitated the country’s first CORSIA-eligible emission unit (EEU) purchase agreement for a domestic airline, signalling its strategic push to expand its presence in the emerging compliance market for the aviation industry, a manager at the company told Carbon Pulse.

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South Korea’s carbon prices trail OECD peers despite extensive policy framework

Published 10:32 on July 2, 2026 / Last updated at 10:32 on July 2, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes)

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South Korea’s effective carbon rates remain low compared to its OECD peers, despite the implementation of broad policy instruments, according to a new report.

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BRIEFING: Taiwan targets pilot ETS launch by 2028, but key policy details remain undecided

Published 14:04 on June 30, 2026 / Last updated at 14:04 on June 30, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes), Insights (Briefings)

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Taiwan is targeting the launch of a pilot cap-and-trade emissions trading scheme as early as 2028, but key policy aspects like the role of power plants in the scheme remain under discussion, a forum heard Tuesday.

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South Korea releases first national ecosystem assessment report

Published 06:07 on June 29, 2026 / Last updated at 06:07 on June 29, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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South Korea on Monday published the country’s first national ecosystem assessment report, reiterating the need for proactive policies to preserve biodiversity.

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CN Markets: CEAs touch five-week high, trading volumes remain robust

Published 10:13 on June 26, 2026 / Last updated at 10:13 on June 26, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes)

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Prices in China’s national emissions market over the past week climbed to a five-week high amid fresh climate policy updates, while the voluntary market continued to see a narrowing offset premium.

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China outlines 2030 targets for energy system transformation

Published 06:07 on June 26, 2026 / Last updated at 06:07 on June 26, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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China has outlined its roadmap for energy system transformation by 2030, balancing a rapid scaling of renewables with a strategic reliance on coal.

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