new zealand makes zero carbon target law

New Zealand makes 'zero carbon' target law

New Zealand's plan to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 became law on Thursday (Nov 6), when it cleared its final hurdle in parliament.
worlds carbon emissions on the rise again iea

World's carbon emissions on the rise again: IEA

Harmful carbon emissions from energy rose in 2017 for the first time in three years, the International Energy Agency said Thursday (Mar 22), proof that the world's efforts to fight climate change are falling short.
low carbon engine needs to kick into gear

Low-carbon engine needs to kick into gear

Vietnam needs suitable regulations to leverage foreign investment for a low-carbon economy.
roadmap built to curb carbon emissions

Roadmap built to curb carbon emissions

Vietnam is working on a national action plan on sustainable consumption and production, as well as a roadmap for eco-innovation to promote the sustainable development of the country and local enterprises towards 2020.
nasa to try carbon satellite launch on wednesday

NASA to try carbon satellite launch on Wednesday

The US space agency will try again on Wednesday to launch a satellite designed to track carbon dioxide, a leading greenhouse gas that is responsible for global warming.
investors sow the seeds for carbon credits

Investors sow the seeds for carbon credits

Vietnam may yet prove to be perfectly placed to help satisfy the world’s growing demand for green development.
eu unyielding on airline carbon despite us pressure

EU unyielding on airline carbon despite US pressure

The EU will go ahead with its hotly contested plan to charge airlines for carbon emissions despite US threats of reprisal, should it win the backing of the European Court of Justice, EU sources said Tuesday.
malaysian airlines to charge carbon levy soon

Malaysian airlines to charge carbon levy soon

Malaysia is gearing up for greener skies once the carbon levy collection by the airlines comes into effect as soon as the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) makes the necessary review, according to Assoc Prof Major Dr Mohd Harridon Mohamed Suffian, an aviation and aerospace expert.
vietnam to strengthen carbon credit management

Vietnam to strengthen carbon credit management

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged ministries to work with relevant agencies to reach deals with international partners to develop a carbon credit market, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, allocate emission quotas, and create green financial resources for Vietnam.
large emitters still to get to grips with carbon market

Large emitters still to get to grips with carbon market

Only a few developers of emission-heavy installations have a deep understanding of the emission trading system and carbon market, a wide-ranging survey has found.
businesses challenged to erase carbon footprint

Businesses challenged to erase carbon footprint

Production and consumption are increasing the carbon footprint globally, necessitating businesses to take greater responsibility in controlling emissions.
getting vietnams carbon market framework ready

Getting Vietnam’s carbon market framework ready

A mandatory carbon market in Vietnam has been in the spotlight ever since the country vowed to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century a couple of years ago.
suggestions pour in for carbon credit development

Suggestions pour in for carbon credit development

There is an urgent need for rules to develop Vietnam’s carbon credit market, given the country’s significant potential to generate carbon credits from its vast forests and numerous greenhouse gas reduction projects.
revealing the truth about the carbon credit market

Revealing the truth about the carbon credit market

Carbon credits have recently made headlines in Vietnam, with the concept often surrounded by overblown expectations of an easy option, or suspicions of what feel unlikely attempts to cancel out greenhouse gas emissions.
vietnamese carbon market yet to achieve lift off

Vietnamese carbon market yet to achieve lift off

The establishment of the country’s first carbon credit trading floor demonstrates proactive adaptation of international environmental rules, but current policy may impede Vietnam’s market growth process.