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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

Nearly 70 per cent of the NTD607.6 billion (US$19.8 billion) package would fund energy subsidies and investment aimed at shielding households and businesses from higher fuel prices.
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

The artificial intelligence system draws on a database of more than 5,700 energy-saving and carbon-reduction measures as Taiwanese manufacturers face new carbon-pricing and disclosure requirements.
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Water

New treaty strengthens protections for Indonesia’s fishing crews

Experts say stronger labour standards could also help curb illegal fishing and boost the credibility of Indonesian seafood exports in markets with strict sustainability requirements.
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Energy

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

The proposal would initially target about 700 large electricity users as Taiwan seeks to ease pressure on its grid from booming AI, semiconductor and data centre demand.

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14 July 2026

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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

Taiwan law suit

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

5 May 2026

Taiwan rolls out urban forestry, water plans to tackle climate risks

Policy & Finance

Taiwan rolls out urban forestry, water plans to tackle climate risks

4 May 2026

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Energy

Taiwan weighs stricter air pollution rules that could force factory shutdowns

22 April 2026

Earth Day Tokyo 2026

Carbon & Climate

Asian countries step up Earth Day push as climate pressures mount

20 April 2026

Taiwan may miss 2030 renewable target as share lags

Policy & Finance

Taiwan may miss 2030 renewable target as gas capacity grows, minister says

13 April 2026

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Policy & Finance

Taiwan to deploy zero-emissions vessel to Palau in climate diplomacy push

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