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South Korea Launches Voluntary Carbon Market Alliance
Apr 15, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 15 April 2026, the South Korean government, together with 30 major corporations including Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, SK Group, LG Energy Solution
Asia Moves to Secure Energy Future as AZEC Plus Launches $10 Billion POWERR Initiative
Apr 12, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 12 April 2026, the “Asia Zero Emission Community Plus” (AZEC+) summit convened in Tokyo, bringing together heads of state or energy ministers from Japan
Japan, EU Collaborate on Hydrogen Policies, Tech Development
Apr 25, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 25 April 2026, in Tokyo, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and the European Commissioner for Energy signed a “Hydrogen Cooperation Arrangement”
India Now Ranks Third in the World for Renewable Energy Capacity
Apr 20, 2026
Asia-Pacific
A detailed report by CNBC TV18, published on 20 April 2026, confirmed that India had overtaken Germany and Japan to become the world’s third largest renewable energy
India Achieves 50% Non Fossil Fuel Power Target Ahead of Schedule
May 10, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 10 May 2026, India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced that the country had achieved its target of 50% non fossil fuel power generation capacity
ADB Launches Initiative to Build Asia’s Critical Minerals Supply Chains
May 15, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 15 May 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced the creation of a new financing facility called the “Critical Minerals Supply Chain Initiative” (CMSCI)
63% of Global GDP Now Operates Under Carbon Pricing Systems
Apr 28, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 28 April 2026, the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP) and the World Bank jointly released the “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2026” report. The report’s
South Korea to Unveil Green Transition Roadmap Amid Lagging Renewables
Apr 8, 2026
Asia-Pacific
On 8 April 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) published the “Green Transition Roadmap 2.0”, a major revision of its previously cautious energy plan.
Emissions Trading Worldwide: ICAP Status Report 2026
Apr 22, 2026
Asia-Pacific
The ICAP Status Report 2026, released on 22 April 2026 (Earth Day), is the most comprehensive annual survey of emissions trading systems (ETS) globally.
