Carbon markets

S’pore’s 2025 carbon tax revenue holds steady; experts say continued use of tax ‘discounts’ likely

A carbon tax incentivises large emitters to switch to cleaner energy, improve efficiency or adopt low-carbon technologies by making fossil fuel use costlier.

EU countries give final approval to 2040 climate target for 90% emissions cut

The EU’ new target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent by 2040 is a hard-fought political compromise.

WWF-Singapore and EDB launch programme to tackle hurdles in protecting Asia’s mangroves, seagrass

Drone shot of a mangrove forest in southern Palawan.

2026 outlook: What’s next for the environment – and the top stories of 2025

The beverage container return scheme is slated to launch on April 1, 2026. Consumers will pay an extra 10 cents for bottled and canned drinks ranging from 150ml to 3 litres, but will receive a full refund of the deposit when they return the empty containers at designated return points.

COP30: Malawi, Singapore to collaborate on carbon credits

The memorandum was signed between Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu (left) and Malawi’s Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Jean Mathanga (right).

Scientists who popularised carbon capture have a warning about it

A drone view of the Turmalina Farm in Mae do Rio, Para, Brazil, on Sept 29.

ST Explains

How UN climate talks shaped carbon market, and what COP30 means for carbon trading in S-E Asia

The carbon market allows parties to buy carbon credits from projects elsewhere in order to meet their emissions targets set under the Paris Agreement.

Singapore looking to buy technology-based carbon offsets, more nature-based carbon credits

These credits are bought by the Government and companies who have to pay a carbon tax in Singapore.

S’pore, Chile and New Zealand launch negotiations for a new green trade pact

(Seated from left) Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alberto van Klaveren, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and Environment and Minister in Charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay signing the Green Economy Partnership Agreement (Gepa) on Oct 31. Together with them are (standing from left) Chile President Gabriel Boric, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon looking.

MAS launches $15 million grant to spur financial institutions to participate in carbon markets

The grant will help financial institutions cover some costs and build the foundation for their sustained involvement in the carbon market, said MAS.

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