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Water

Water insecurity an ‘invisible barrier’ to AI and chip industry growth, say specialists

Taiwan’s water-intensive industries are exploring AI-assisted treatment as rising costs, workforce shortages and extreme weather heighten supply risks, according to speakers at the Taiwan International Water Week.
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Food & Agriculture

South Korea tightens migrant fisher safeguards, but advocates say they fall short

South Korea has recently revamped national guidelines on human trafficking to make it easier for law enforcement officials to spot and stop forced labour and other abuses in the fishing industry.
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Policy & Finance

Climate insurance could save small businesses. Why is it so hard to reach them?

SMEs form the backbone of Asia’s supply chains and labour force across Asia’s emerging markets, yet many struggle to access the finance and insurance needed to withstand climate shocks. Eco-Business speaks to UNDP’s Tom Beloe in Hong Kong, who explains what it will take to reach them.
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Cities

Displaced by typhoons, Taiwan’s Bunun people fight to preserve their culture

More than a hundred Bunun Indigenous people were forced to resettle in lowland areas after 2009’s typhoon Morakot destroyed the only road leading to Tengjhih, their mountain settlement, in southern Taiwan.

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9 September 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Taiwan labour funds to restrict new fossil fuel investments from 2030

8 September 2026

Taiwan, which relies heavily on imported energy, has sought to prevent those higher costs from feeding through fully to household bills and broader inflation.

Policy & Finance

Taiwan proposes record supplementary budget as Middle East conflict drives up energy costs

25 August 2026

The system uses AI to recommend emissions-reduction measures based on factors including a company's industry, equipment, energy consumption and reduction targets.

Carbon & Climate

Japan firm launches Taiwan-focused AI decarbonisation platform

28 July 2026

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Water

New treaty strengthens protections for Indonesia's fishing crews

24 July 2026

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Energy

Taiwan weighs requiring large power users to install on-site generation, storage

14 July 2026

Taipei airport

Carbon & Climate

Taiwan urged to build sustainable aviation fuel hub as 2035 feedstock crunch looms

7 July 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Taiwan government-linked funds face scrutiny over US$1.9 billion in fossil fuel holdings

2 July 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Taiwan stages first nationwide drill for extreme 40°C heatwave scenario

1 July 2026

Taiwan's move comes as governments across Asia increasingly use carbon pricing to finance decarbonisation while maintaining industrial competitiveness

Carbon & Climate

Taiwan to direct most carbon fee revenue to local governments, business emissions‑reduction efforts

24 June 2026

Taiwan's economy grew 8.76 per cent in 2025, but electricity consumption fell 0.3 per cent, reflecting the changing structure of the island's economy

Energy

Taiwan raises power demand forecast on AI, chip industry growth

23 June 2026

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Policy & Finance

Q&A: Why climate politics cannot be separated from Indigenous sovereignty and justice

22 June 2026

Taiwan plans to ease corporate sustainability reporting requirements and introduce anti-greenwashing guidelines by the end of 2026

Policy & Finance

Taiwan to ease sustainability reporting burden, draft anti-greenwashing rules

9 June 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Taiwan court rejects landmark climate lawsuit challenging renewable energy rule

8 June 2026

Taiwan carbon fee scheme

Carbon & Climate

Taiwan collects first carbon fee payments, plans higher rates and emissions trading pilot

26 May 2026

Taiwan sustainability award winners linked to environmental, labour breaches

Corporate Responsibility

Taiwan sustainability award winners linked to environmental, labour breaches: report

13 May 2026

Taiwan pledged deeper cooperation to tackle microplastic pollution, outlining a “land-sea” strategy

Policy & Finance

Taiwan ramps up microplastic controls with ‘land-sea’ strategy

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