| 英文摘要 |
Carbon pricing has become one of the key policy tools for governments worldwide to achieve a low-carbon economy. It is expected that the carbon market will rapidly develop in the future. A well-functioning emission trading system can achieve a win-win situation for both the environment and the economy. In 2015, Taiwan passed the “Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Management Act”, setting clear reduction goals and authorizing the Environmental Protection Administration to promote total greenhouse gas control, offsetting, auctions, allocation, and trading systems. This Act has been amended to become the “Climate Change Response Act”, incorporating Taiwan's 2050 net-zero emission target, and introducing the collection of carbon fees as a policy tool and economic incentive for managing greenhouse gases.
The purpose of this project is to assist the Climate Change Administration (CCA) in (1) promoting Taiwan-Germany bilateral cooperation in the carbon market, facilitating the exchange of technologies and systems for managing greenhouse gas reductions; (2) researching the development of international carbon pricing mechanisms, offering policy suggestions, and engaging in international exchanges; (3) analyzing the content and progress of EU reduction policies and providing suggestions for corresponding policies in Taiwan; (4) analyzing international carbon border adjustment mechanisms, and international aviation carbon offset and reduction plans, and proposing policy recommendations.
In June 2018, Taiwan and Germany formally signed the “Taiwan-Germany Cooperation Agreement” to embark on long-term collaboration on emission trading systems. Subsequently, the CCA continued to exchange information on carbon market mechanisms and related policy recommendations with Deutsche Emissionshandelsstelle (DEHSt). In September 2024, this project assisted the CCA in organizing a two-day study course on climate and carbon pricing policies with the German Emissions Trading Authority, held in Berlin, Germany. As global cross-border cooperation becomes increasingly close, it is only through participation in relevant international organizations and strengthening our experience in greenhouse gas control policies to align with international standards, that we can effectively enhance our visibility on the international stage, develop strategic partnerships with international organizations, and promote our participation in global greenhouse gas reduction governance, thus facilitating the low-carbon transition of industries.
The main goal of the EU's Fit for 55 is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% from 1990 levels by 2030, serving as a milestone towards achieving EU carbon neutrality by 2050. Fit for 55 focuses on the EU ETS and energy transition, updating the emission reduction responsibility targets for member states, and assigning them a certain proportion of responsibility for reducing greenhouse gases and transitioning to renewable energy. This initiative propels the EU to lead globally in mitigating climate change. During the project implementation period, we gathered information on the content and progress of international Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and recommend policies, while also assessing the impact of cap and trade on carbon leakage and national competitiveness.
This project effectively assisted the CCA in participating in working group meetings and activities, such as the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP), the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI), and side events and exhibitions related to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Asia Climate Summit. In addition to conveying Taiwan's commitment to climate action and greenhouse gas reduction, this also promotes interaction with international organizations, maintain international exchange channels, and seek opportunities for international cooperation. Taiwan can also learn from other countries governance models and frameworks in related policies, in order to provide the government with policy recommendations
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