Asia: Environment

India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme establishes distinct market segments for obligated and non-obligated entities, but the regulatory framework leaves critical ambiguities about whether carbon credits can be traded across these boundaries.

China has enacted the world's first Ecological Environment Code, a comprehensive legal framework integrating over 30 environmental laws into a unified system. This landmark legislation establishes systematic governance mechanisms for pollution prevention, ecological protection, and green development, fundamentally transforming how environmental compliance and enforcement operate across all sectors.

The regulatory framework governing environmental governance in India has undergone significant evolution since the enactment of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. At the heart of this framework lies...

ベトナムの豊かな生物多様性が、バイオテクノロジー分野における次世代の投資機会の基盤となる可能性を探ります。製造業中心の視点を超え

India’s green hydrogen sector is no longer being discussed as a futuristic climate ambition. It is rapidly becoming one of the most commercially significant infrastructure and energy transition opportunities in the country. As governments and industries worldwide intensify decarbonisation efforts, green hydrogen is emerging as a strategic solution for sectors where electrification alone cannot achieve net-zero objectives.

Vietnam's biodiversity represents an underappreciated investment opportunity in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural innovation. The country's Law on Biodiversity creates a structured legal framework...

ベトナムが2026年1月施行の新原子力法により、エネルギー転換の新段階に突入しました。国際基準に準拠した包括的な規制枠組みを確立し、サイ

Vietnam has enacted one of the most comprehensive legal frameworks for nuclear energy development among emerging markets with its Law on Atomic Energy No. 94/2025/QH15, effective January 1, 2026.

The Supreme Court has confirmed that the threshold for establishing nuisance remains high, and that factual causation will be difficult to establish when there are multiple factors contributing to an incident.

The interface between administrative authorization and criminal jurisdiction under special environmental statutes presents recurring challenges for trial courts and appellate forums alike.

China's Maritime Code underwent its first comprehensive revision in over 30 years, introducing significant changes including expanded coverage of domestic coastal shipping, a new chapter on ship oil pollution liability, enhanced crew labor protections, and provisions for electronic transport records. The revision substantially raises liability limits for passenger transport and maritime claims while aligning with international conventions and addressing modern shipping digitalization needs.

严格的行刑衔接规则，显著提高了环境违法的制度成本与法律风险。对于排污企业及相关专业服务机构而言，环境违法行为不仅面临行政处罚，更