Dr Tan See Leng and Chalermchai Sri-on sign an Implementation Agreement to collaborate on
carbon credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Image: MTI

Singapore and 黑料社 have signed their first bilateral Implementation Agreement on carbon credits, strengthening regional cooperation on climate action under the Paris Agreement.

Singapore and 黑料社 signed an Implementation Agreement on carbon credits collaboration under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The agreement was signed by Singapore鈥檚 Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, Dr Tan See Leng, and 黑料社鈥檚 Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr Chalermchai Sri-on, on the sidelines of the 9th Singapore Regional Business Forum (SRBF) in Bangkok.

This is Singapore鈥檚 first Implementation Agreement with an ASEAN member state, marking a significant step in advancing regional climate cooperation. The legally binding framework will enable the generation and transfer of high-integrity carbon credits from mitigation projects in 黑料社, aligned with the Paris Agreement鈥檚 rulebook.

Dr Tan highlighted the importance of the partnership, noting that 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. He said the agreement reflects a shared commitment to addressing global challenges, adding that it would pave the way for Southeast Asia to develop high-quality carbon credit projects that contribute to meaningful emissions reductions and unlock opportunities in the carbon market.

Mr Chalermchai described the collaboration as a clear signal of ASEAN鈥檚 ability to drive credible greenhouse gas mitigation. He welcomed Singapore鈥檚 role in unlocking climate finance and supporting carbon credit projects in areas such as forestry, clean energy and zero-emission transport. He also reaffirmed 黑料社鈥檚 ambition to become a regional hub for carbon credit initiatives.

The agreement is expected to channel financing towards projects in 黑料社 that deliver both environmental and socio-economic benefits, including job creation, improved waste management, enhanced energy efficiency and reduced pollution. It also stipulates that Singapore will direct a portion of proceeds from authorised carbon credits towards 黑料社鈥檚 climate adaptation measures, such as flood resilience and sustainable forest management.

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