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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 2026.11小時前 -
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.15小時前 -
Environment minister: Taiwan to introduce carbon fee in 2025
Discover how Taiwan’s government plans to tackle climate change with a new carbon fee in 2025. Minister Peng Chi-ming highlights the debate between environmental and economic interests ahead of the policy’s finalization.2024/09/06 13:25 -
Taiwan to fine inaccurate carbon emissions reporting
Discover Taiwan’s new carbon fee policy as Minister Peng Chi-ming announces fines for companies not reporting emissions accurately, aiming for a greener future.2024/09/02 16:30 -
MOENV: Housing prices to see only 1% rise from carbon fee
Discover how Taiwan’s Minister of Environment, Peng Chi-ming, addresses concerns over the carbon fee’s impact on housing prices, debunking claims of significant increases and outlining efforts to prevent inflation. Learn about Taiwan’s 2030 emissions reduction goal.2024/08/15 16:05 -
MOENV: Carbon fee to target big emitters, not transport
Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment clarifies the impact of the proposed carbon fee on Taiwan Railway’s ticket prices and its broader strategy for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.2024/07/17 21:00 -
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 -
IMO eyes carbon tax on shipping by 2027
The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) is contemplating a greenhouse gas emission tax on the maritime industry from 2027, potentially marking the first global sector to face a mandatory carbon fee. This tax aims to address the industry’s significant contribution to global emissions and could drive the adoption of eco-friendly practices among shipowners. The potential revenue of US$100 billion annually may also aid developing nations in combating climate change. Despite uncertainties surrounding the tax’s implementation and impact, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez is resolute about establishing a pricing mechanism.2024/03/26 17:50 -
Taiwanese unaware of carbon reduction policies: survey
Eugene Chien, president of the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy, discusses the challenges and opportunities of Taiwan’s planned carbon fee by 2025, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Insights from a recent survey show public unawareness and dissatisfaction with current climate change efforts, stressing the need for alignment with global carbon taxation trends and the integration of AI with ESG initiatives.2024/02/01 15:52