Japan, Southeast Asia vow to boost energy transition
Members of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) have agreed to expand their collaboration in decarbonisation projects with dozens of agreements signed, highlighting the developments of hydrogen, ammonia, and sustainable fuels.
Read MoreJapan to support biochar, SAF projects in Southeast Asia
Japan has selected around a dozen climate and environment projects across Southeast Asia that will receive government funding, including programmes promoting the development of biochar, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and methane emissions reductions from rice production.
Read MoreJapan’s MOL, others look to use animal manure to fuel factories, vessels
A group of six organisations, including Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), have come together to launch a feasibility study on the production and use of biomethane from animal manure in order to fuel the country’s factories and vessels, a statement released Monday said.
Read MoreJapanese carbon standard sees first batch of certified emissions reductions
A cross-sector alliance that aims to revitalise Japan’s carbon credit market has seen the first batch of certified carbon credits under its newly developed carbon standard, it announced Friday.
Read MoreAsian CBAMs inevitable, but regional governments should collaborate, experts say
Asian equivalents to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will inevitably emerge as a way to ensure cash stays in their respective countries that would otherwise go to Europe, experts told a conference Thursday.
Read MoreJapan mulls biodiversity net gain scheme to offset river degradation
The Japanese government is considering establishing a biodiversity offsetting scheme similar to the biodiversity net gain (BNG) law in England to compensate for habitat degradation driven by flood control, a chief researcher close to the infrastructure ministry has told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreUAE asset management firm forms alliance to pursue JCM rice farming project in Indonesia
An Abu Dhabi-based asset management firm has teamed up with two international partners to promote a sustainable rice farming method and generate carbon credits deemed eligible under Japan’s bilateral framework in Indonesia, it announced Wednesday.
Read MoreJapanese power company expands carbon credit deal with trading house
One of Japan’s largest power retailers and generators has signed a long-term offtake agreement with a Singapore-based trading house for Australian carbon credits.
Read MoreTokyo government selects startups to kick off carbon offset projects
The government of Tokyo has selected several climate startups to initiate voluntary projects that can create credits from nature-based and farming solutions, with the first batch of pilot projects to be implemented in the coming months.
Read MoreJapanese offset project developer raises $2.4 mln in first close of Series A round
A Japanese carbon offset project developer has raised 350 million yen ($2.38 mln) in the first close of its Series A round.
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