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But the framework’s contribution to Philippine climate ambition remains uncertain, as the country’s updated pledge lacks a 1.5°C-aligned decarbonisation pathway and clarity on how much of its conditional target will be met through carbon markets, says civil society.

19 Oct 2026

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They should be able to directly trade carbon allowances this year, adding liquidity but also regulatory challenges.

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Brazil will chair a new body in an ambitious effort to align the world’s fragmented carbon markets – despite its own not launching until 2030.

Singapore’s carbon tax rose to S$45 (US$35) per tonne in 2026.

The deal would combine carbon-credit trading, settlement and registry access as Singapore expands its role in Asia’s emerging carbon market.

11 August 2026

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7 July 2026

PM Lawrence Wong

1 July 2026

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

3 June 2026

Vietnam forest carbon

19 May 2026

Tropical peat swamp forest carbon monitoring, Central Kalimantan

12 May 2026

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11 May 2026

Mangroves in Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte, Philippines.

24 April 2026

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22 April 2026

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31 March 2026

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27 March 2026

A forest in Borneo, Malaysia

23 January 2026

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20 January 2026

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29 December 2025

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11 December 2025

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