Facing global geopolitical shifts and the impact of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), how should Taiwan adjust its decarbonization pace? On November 27, the Ministry of Environment hosted the "Taiwan Net-Zero Transition and Carbon Pricing Governance: New Policy Thinking Under Geopolitical Impact" forum. The event brought together leading scholars from home and abroad to discuss how carbon pricing can transform from a "cost" into a driver of "green growth."
Carbon Fee System Shows Significant Results in First Year In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Environment Hsieh Yen-ju pointed out that 2025 is a critical year for the official launch of Taiwan's carbon fee system. Data shows that approximately 90% of liable entities have submitted "Voluntary Reduction Plans" to apply for preferential rates, proving that the carbon fee has successfully served as an economic incentive to drive substantive carbon reduction within the industry.
International Experts: Carbon Pricing is the Core of Transition The forum featured invited international authorities, including Josh Burke, Senior Policy Fellow at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics (LSE); Luca Taschini, Professor of Climate Change Finance at the University of Edinburgh; and Victor Alejandro Ortiz Rivera, an expert in quantitative analysis at the German climate think tank adelphi.
During the meeting, the experts unanimously emphasized that in the current geopolitical landscape, carbon pricing is not merely climate policy but also a trade and diplomatic strategy. Josh Burke pointed out that a well-designed carbon pricing mechanism must possess "resilience" to withstand energy price fluctuations and international political pressure. Regarding the "carbon leakage" risks feared by the industry, the experts also shared experiences from the EU ETS's complementary measures for Taiwan's reference.
Next Step: Green Growth Alliance Deputy Minister Hsieh emphasized that Taiwan's future net-zero strategy will focus heavily on "public-private collaboration." The Ministry of Environment is actively organizing a "Green Growth Alliance." Through a robust carbon pricing system and a voluntary reduction market (carbon credit trading), the Ministry hopes to assist Taiwanese industries in securing a firm foothold in the international green supply chain, turning climate risks into green business opportunities.
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