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Taiwan Ministry of Environment (MOENV) recently released a draft guideline for the “Recognition Principles for High Carbon Leakage Risk Industries,” listing 17 sectors, including steel, cement, petrochemicals, glass, and printed circuit boards, as eligible for substantial carbon fee reductions. Starting in 2026, enterprises within these sectors can receive up to 80% exemption on carbon fees, meaning they would only need to pay 20% of the standard rate. With the basic carbon f

Taiwan is experiencing a significant surge in demand for green professionals, with the Ministry of Environment’s latest 2025 Second Half Green Talent Employment Trends Report  revealing a shortfall of nearly 30,000 green job vacancies, four times higher than eight years ago. These positions are primarily concentrated in the semiconductor, ICT, biotechnology, and engineering sectors. The median monthly salary for green jobs stands at NT$40,000, higher than the national average

National Formosa University (NFU) recently launched a trial operation of the ECOCO Smart Circular Economy System, successfully collecting 1,000 PET bottles in just two weeks. This initiative demonstrates tangible results in promoting resource recycling within the campus. During the “Sustainable Action University Expo” hosted by the Yunlin County Government at NFU, various low-carbon and sustainability initiatives were showcased, including carbon inventory training, battery re

To enhance Taiwan’s greenhouse gas governance capabilities, the Ministry of Environment will expand carbon inventory requirements starting in 2026 to include approximately 460 entities from diverse sectors such as services, transportation, healthcare institutions, and universities. Under the new regulations, these entities must complete and register their previous year’s greenhouse gas emissions by April 30 each year. The Ministry emphasized a “Three No’s and One None” princi

Source: https://share.google/pHBv2zL00cHtc6YFL   Taiwan Ministry of Environment (MOENV) has amended its HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon) control regulations to further align with the Montreal Protocol and international environmental standards. HCFCs are known to damage the ozone layer, and the amendment reflects Taiwan’s active commitment to global environmental responsibility. A key revision introduces a formal exemption application mechanism for HCFC uses that are internatio

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has opened opportunities for scientific guidance and research partnership with the Bobibos team, which has developed an alternative fuel derived from processed straw. The Bobibos product is claimed to meet standards close to RON 98 and has been tasted on both two- and four-wheeled vehicles. BRIN acknowledges that if straw can be directly converted into fuels like gasoline without passing through bioethanol production, it woul

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) recorded that as of October 2025, 47 coal-fired power plants (PLTU) in Indonesia have implemented biomass co-firing technology, which involves mixing biomass—such as wood and palm waste—into the coal combustion process. This technology aims to reduce carbon emissions and increase the share of renewable energy without the need to build new power plants. A total of 1.8 million tons of biomass have been used, generating 1.87 mi

The Indonesian government is developing 33 waste-to-energy (WtE) projects, drawing strong interest from major technology vendors from Japan, Europe, and China. Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, stated that technology partner identification is underway to ensure efficient implementation. PT Danantara Investment Management will finance these projects via the Patriot Bond, under President Prabowo’s directive. The initial development focuses

The governments of Indonesia and the United Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Belém, Brazil, to strengthen cooperation in addressing climate change. The MoU was signed by Indonesia’s Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq and the UK’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, during the COP30 event. This collaboration affirms both nations commitment to accelerating a transition toward a fair, resilient, and low-carbon economy.

The Indonesian government has set a target to reduce plastic waste leakage into the ocean by 70% by 2025, as stipulated in Presidential Regulation No. 83 of 2018. However, according to calculations by the National Coordination Team for Handling Marine Debris (TKN-PSL), the current reduction achievement has only reached 41.68%. Researcher from BRIN, Muhammad Reza Cordova, stated the post-pandemic increase in plastic consumption—mainly due to the surge in online shopping and fo