International Climate Change Regime and Singapore’s Approach to Carbon Markets
Wed, May 28
|Webinar on Zoom
An overview of key international agreements, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement.


Time & Location
May 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM GMT+8
Webinar on Zoom
About the event
This presentation provides an in-depth exploration of the international climate change regime and Singapore's approach to carbon markets. It begins with an overview of key international agreements, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement. The presentation then delves into Singapore's commitments under the Paris Agreement, its international collaborations, and the implementation of carbon pricing instruments such as the Carbon Pricing Act 2018. Additionally, it covers the legal and regulatory framework in Singapore, focusing on transition planning, regulatory disclosures, and the evolving duties of directors in the context of climate change, with case studies on directors' liabilities for climate-related issues and greenwashing.
Fee: S$ 280(Nett)
1.5 Public CPD Points
Practice Area: Others/Multi-disciplinary
Training Level: General
LEARNING OUTCOME
Understand the international climate change regime starting with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement
Understand the relationship between Singapore’s accession to the Paris Agreement, its international collaborations and its carbon pricing instruments, including the Carbon Pricing Act 2018
Understand the legal and regulatory regime in Singapore relating to, among others, transition planning and regulatory disclosures
Understand how directors’ duties are evolving in the era of climate change, with a look at case studies on directors’ duties and liabilities for climate/greenwashing
COURSE OUTLINE
1. Introduction (10 minutes)
Welcome and objectives of the presentation
Overview of the international climate change regime
Importance of understanding climate change laws and carbon markets
2. International Climate Change Regime (20 minutes)
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Establishment and objectives
Key principles and obligations
Kyoto Protocol
Adoption and commitment periods
Market-based mechanisms: Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Joint Implementation (JI), and Emissions Trading
Doha Amendment and its implications
Paris Agreement
Adoption and key provisions
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Paris Agreement Rulebook and Katowice Climate Package
Global Stocktake and its significance
3. Singapore's Climate Commitments and Carbon Pricing (20 minutes)
Singapore’s Accession to the Paris Agreement
Timeline of commitments and updates to NDCs
Long-term Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS)
Carbon Pricing Act 2018
Overview and objectives
Carbon tax rates and implementation timeline
Fixed-Price Carbon Credits and International Carbon Credits
International Collaborations
Article 6 Implementation Agreements
Case studies of international partnerships (e.g., with Papua New Guinea)
4. Legal and Regulatory Framework in Singapore (20 minutes)
Transition Planning and Regulatory Disclosures
Requirements for businesses and financial institutions
Guidelines and best practices
Directors’ Duties in the Era of Climate Change
Evolving responsibilities and liabilities
Case studies on directors’ duties and liabilities for climate-related issues and greenwashing
5. Case Studies and Practical Insights (15 minutes)
Detailed examination of specific case studies
Lessons learned and best practices
Interactive discussion and Q&A
6. Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)
Summary of key points
Final thoughts and takeaways
Open floor for questions and discussion
SILE ATTENDANCE POLICY
Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser, and not being away from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information."
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Tickets
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