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Taiwan delegation gains support at COP29 summit
Taiwan’s delegation, backed by allies and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in COP29, marking a key step in global climate talks. National Tsing Hua University highlighted Taiwan’s upcoming carbon fee rates and the need to match Japan and South Korea’s policies. COP30 will focus on deep carbon reduction and green finance.2024/11/12 10:17 -
TSMC faces NT$1B carbon fee under 2025 carbon fee plan
Taiwan will introduce a carbon fee in 2025, impacting major firms like TSMC, which may pay over NT$1 billion. The fee aims to reduce emissions and offers discounts for voluntary plans.2024/10/25 11:44 -
Environment minister vows efficient use of carbon funds
Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming announced a projected NT$6 billion annual carbon fee collection. Funds will support carbon reduction, with oversight from the Legislative Yuan.2024/10/14 15:13 -
Minister clarifies carbon fees not tied to nuclear energy
Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming clarifies that carbon fees are unrelated to nuclear energy. He addresses industry impacts, debunks housing price rumors, and discusses Taiwan’s carbon pricing strategy.2024/10/14 11:18 -
Taiwan sets carbon fee at NT$300 per metric ton
Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment sets a carbon fee at NT$300 per metric ton, with lower rates for industries meeting reduction criteria. Implementation begins in 2026.2024/10/07 20:00 -
Greenpeace criticizes Taiwan’s carbon fee as too low
Greenpeace criticizes Taiwan’s carbon fee rates as too low to cut emissions effectively. The Ministry of Environment set the rate at NT$300 per ton, sparking concerns.2024/10/07 16:08 -
Taiwan urged to lower carbon fees to match competitors
Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment reviews carbon fee rates as industry leaders push for competitive pricing. The focus is on aligning with Japan and South Korea to boost growth.2024/10/07 14:36 -
Taiwan’s carbon fee to start at NT$300, with hikes by 2030
Discover Taiwan’s latest steps toward environmental sustainability as the Ministry of Environment proposes carbon fee rates, targeting major industrial emitters. Learn about the phased increase plan and incentives for emission reduction.2024/09/10 11:34 -
Taiwan delays carbon fee rate decision, eyes October meeting
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s carbon fee policy: MOENV’s fifth meeting discusses rates, with initial suggestions ranging from NT$300 to NT$500 per metric ton. Final rates expected by October, with charges starting in 2026.2024/09/09 15:59 -
MOENV holds fifth meeting on carbon fee rates
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s carbon fee adjustments as the Ministry of Environment discusses rates and impacts on the economy and industries. Learn about the balance between environmental goals and economic competitiveness.2024/09/09 11:36 -
Taiwan to convene 3rd carbon fee rate review in late April
Taipei’s Climate Change Administration plans to hold the third Carbon Fee Rate Review Council in late April to discuss carbon pricing, aiming to base future discussions on scientific foundations. Despite disagreements on target feasibility, the Ministry of Environment aims to establish carbon fee rates before 2030 and intends to charge for 2023’s carbon emissions by 2025.2024/04/08 17:04