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Singapore eyes first Article 6 carbon deal in Asean in coming months: official

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🗞️ Driving the news: Singapore is close to finalising its first carbon trading agreement under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement with another ASEAN country, potentially within the coming months
According to a government official, negotiations are most advanced with Thailand, though other regional partners are also being engaged
The city-state has so far struggled to secure sufficient eligible credits despite existing partnerships with seven countries

🔭 The context: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement enables countries to cooperate on carbon markets by trading emissions reductions to help meet national climate targets
Singapore introduced a domestic carbon tax in 2019 and committed to achieving net-zero by 2050, partly through international offsets
However, tightening rules on environmental integrity and eligibility have limited the supply of credible credits, slowing progress on bilateral deals even with established trading partners

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: A successful ASEAN Article 6 deal could create a model for credible regional carbon markets and strengthen cooperation among Southeast Asian nations in addressing climate change
For Singapore, it would help bridge the gap between its domestic abatement potential and its ambitious net-zero goals while demonstrating adherence to robust international standards
Risks remain around ensuring the environmental integrity and transparency of traded credits

⏭️ What's next: Formal announcement of the deal, likely with Thailand or another ASEAN partner, is expected before year-end
Negotiations will need to resolve key issues, including corresponding adjustments, credit verification, and avoiding double counting
Success could catalyse further bilateral agreements and position Singapore as a regional hub for high-integrity carbon trading under Article 6
Observers will watch closely how the deal aligns with emerging global standards

💬 One quote: "We are working towards securing Singapore’s first Article 6 agreement in the region in the coming months, which will be a critical step in meeting our net-zero ambitions," the unnamed government official

📈 One stat: Singapore currently maintains carbon trading partnerships with seven countries, though none have yet resulted in concluded Article 6 transactions

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