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Taiwan entrepreneurs showcased agricultural and food innovations at the Social Enterprise World Forum, featuring AgriWeather’s climate solutions for farmers and Fish Bar’s sustainable seafood initiatives. The forum highlighted how local businesses balance environmental protection with economic viability.

International experts convened in Taipei to discuss climate change’s impact on global cultural heritage. The forum highlighted Taiwan’s efforts in heritage protection and collaboration.

New Taipei City’s Labor Inspection Office offers subsidies for air-conditioned clothing to protect outdoor workers from heat illnesses. Eligible employers can receive up to 80% coverage.

The Ministry of Labor in Taiwan held a demonstration on June 23 to address heat hazards for outdoor workers. New guidelines include flexible work hours and enhanced protections.

Taiwan’s Environmental Ministry, led by Minister Peng Chi-ming, will create a heat protection map to tackle rising temperatures. The initiative includes a strategy alliance for heat adaptation, focusing on data collaboration and social welfare planning. Exhibitions from July to September will address the urban heat island effect.

Taiwan will implement a carbon fee on May 31, 2024, to reduce emissions, says Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming. The policy aims to support industries in achieving net-zero transitions, with guidance for SMEs and a task force to assist affected companies.

President Lai Ching-te led a climate committee meeting, thanking members for cutting fees amid budget cuts. A public hearing on greenhouse gas targets is set for Feb. 7.

Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming announced that future air pollution efforts will align with net-zero emission goals. The government will start collecting carbon fees in January 2025.

Pegatron Chair Tung Tzu-Hsien, also Deputy Convener of the National Climate Change Response Committee, addresses Taiwan’s energy future, advocating for a balanced approach to nuclear power and green energy. Learn about his views on nuclear energy as a tool, not a stance, and his proposal for Taiwan’s ideal energy mix to ensure stability and environmental protection.

Explore the alarming rise in temperatures around Taiwan, as reported by ex-Central Weather Bureau Director Cheng Ming-tean, with sea temperatures around the island soaring 2-3 degrees Celsius above average. This phenomenon has led to intense heatwaves across regions, with records hitting 37 degrees Celsius in Taipei’s Shezi and Yunlin’s Dounan Township, among others. The CWB urges the public to adopt sun safety practices amid persistent high temperatures and sporadic afternoon rains in northern and mountainous areas.

Discover how New Taipei City is leading in urban sustainability, sharing its climate action strategies at the ICLEI conference in Brazil and transforming Shoude Park into an ecological haven.

Foxconn Technology Group achieves a significant milestone in environmental sustainability by receiving approval from the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) for its net-zero emissions goal, making it a leader in Taiwan’s high-tech hardware industry. This commitment aligns with the Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5˚C by reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.

Conservation groups follow Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage in Changhua to raise awareness about endangered Indo-Pacific humpbacked dolphins, known as ＂Mazu Fish,＂ urging public to protect the species facing threats from climate change and human activities.

Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai emphasized the importance of talent in driving the net-zero transition at a post-COP28 event at National Sun Yat-sen University. Chen shared his experiences from COP28 and called on businesses to display greater ambition in adopting sustainable energy practices. He urged local governments to stay informed about global trends and COP28 outcomes to develop appropriate policies and collaborate with industries. COP28 recently conducted its first global stocktake since the Paris Climate Agreement, establishing new carbon reduction goals for the post-2030 period. The Kaohsiung City Government’s Environmental Protection Bureau played a leading role in participating in COP28, engaging in discussions on renewable energy and energy efficiency. Chen encouraged businesses to explore alternative solutions such as hydrogen energy and consider a broader range of clean energy applications, including Taiwan’s carbon solution exchange projects.

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYMCU) has partnered with the American Climate Club (ACC) to establish the American Taiwan Climate Club. This collaboration aims to contribute to the global net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050. The two institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop international carbon standards and propose a white paper on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies. NYMCU is committed to raising global citizens with sustainability awareness and plans to integrate the 17 Sustainable Development Goals into its academics and research. The partnership also has the potential to pave the way for Taiwan’s engagement in international carbon trading and promote green economic growth. The American Climate Club, registered in Texas, collaborates with government agencies, carbon reduction technology firms, carbon quality monitoring, carbon asset services, and climate and carbon finance funds. The newly formed American Taiwan Climate Club will focus on climate education, international cooperation, carbon project investment, carbon advisory services, and policy research to strengthen climate protection efforts.

New Taipei City’s ＂The Future Con 2023＂ youth climate forum brings together students and experts to address climate change, fostering environmental awareness and action. Discover how the city is taking strides towards a sustainable future.