TAIPEI (TVBS News) — National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYMCU) has partnered with the American Climate Club (ACC) to establish the American Taiwan Climate Club, aiming to contribute to the global goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday (Dec. 12) to develop international carbon standards and propose a white paper on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies.
NYMCU President Lin Chi-hung expressed the university's commitment to cultivating global citizens with a strong sustainability awareness. The university plans to integrate the 17 Sustainable Development Goals into its academic and research programs, aspiring to become a leading center for university-level education and technology innovation.
Executive Director Chan Ting-i of the FinTech Innovation Research Center emphasized the partnership's potential to enable Taiwan's participation in international carbon trading and promote green economic growth.
The American Climate Club, a multinational organization registered in Texas, collaborates with a network comprising government agencies, carbon reduction technology firms, carbon quality monitoring, carbon asset services, and climate and carbon finance funds.
The newly established American Taiwan Climate Club will focus on climate education, international cooperation, carbon project investment, carbon advisory services, and policy research, all aimed at strengthening climate protection efforts.