Indonesia's carbon market holds major potential, but weak demand, low prices, and regulatory challenges continue to limit its growth.

Vietnam’s carbon market launch signals a shift from emissions reporting to financial accountability, requiring stronger data, strategy, and readiness.

Indonesia’s SRUK launch strengthens carbon market governance through better traceability, transparency, and integration with IDX Carbon.

Japan’s GX-ETS introduces a corporate-driven cap-and-trade model, requiring firms to set targets, plan transition investments, and manage carbon costs strategically.

Indonesia’s Regulation No. 6/2026 signals a new phase for forestry carbon, emphasizing stronger governance, integrity, safeguards, and market oversight.

Philippines accelerates REC reform, mandates IFRS ESG reporting, and launches forest carbon roadmap to boost market integrity and investor confidence.

India is developing its national carbon market through the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), a cap-and-trade system covering both compliance sectors and voluntary offsets. The scheme aims to support emissions reductions while building a domestic carbon pricing framework. In parallel, India’s Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM) with Japan promotes low-carbon technology deployment and cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

Indonesia’s carbon market is entering a critical phase. As government efforts to establish carbon pricing and carbon market mechanisms accelerate and interest from corporates and project developers grows, the market is moving from early development toward greater structure and accountability. While the compliance carbon market remains under development and piloting, the voluntary market is increasingly shaped by global integrity frameworks

The first week of COP30 in Belém confirms a pivotal shift: the focus is now on delivering 2030 climate goals, not just pledging.Milestones: The Loss and Damage Fund is operational; delegates pushed for urgency on Article 6 integrity and transparency.Mitigation Gap: Current NDCs only deliver 12% of the emissions cuts needed by 2030.

Indonesia’s Carbon Market Opens for Business. With the enactment of Presidential Regulation No. 110 of 2025, Indonesia is ushering in a new era for carbon trading, allowing early participation, recognizing international standards like Verra and Gold Standard, and formally integrating the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). Our latest article breaks down what this means for project developers, investors, and international buyers entering one of Southeast Asia’s most promising carbo