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Conservation and adaptation go hand in hand: on the role of Taiwan Ecological Network in fostering resilient landscapes and seascapes

19 February 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Paulina G. Karim and Kuang-Chung Lee. This article discusses how the Taiwan Ecological Network integrates conservation and adaptation strategies to build resilient landscapes and seascapes in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The authors highlight community-based resilience assessments and adaptive co-management practices, demonstrating the role of Indigenous and local knowledge in safeguarding both ecological systems and community well-being in Taiwan’s socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes.

Indigenous Sovereignty Under Threat: The Fight Against Recent Legislative Setbacks in Taiwan

3 February 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Indigenous Youth Front. This article examines the 2024 amendment to the Organization Act of the Council of Indigenous Peoples. It places this controversial amendment within the broader context of the long-term marginalisation of Indigenous peoples in political participation and advocates for actions that uphold genuine Indigenous self-determination.

Taiwan’s Just Transition: Findings from the 2024 Survey

24 January 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Jiun-Da Lin and Kuei-Tien Chou. The Risk Society and Policy Research Centre at National Taiwan University have been conducting annual surveys on just transition. This article discusses the results of the latest survey in 2024, revealing Taiwanese citizens’ attitudes and understanding of climate change, Net-Zero policies, and their effects on economic inequality. This article further proposes policy recommendations based on the survey to enhance just transition.

Toward a Whole-of-Society Approach to Energy Transitions in Taiwan

22 January 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Anthony Li. This article reviews how the government of Taiwan under President Lai Ching-te continued to lead the way in energy transitions in 2024. It discusses its energy policy and outlines the achievements as well as the challenges of how the central government mobilises local governments, solar energy companies, NGOs, and local communities for solar energy development.

Civic Efforts Fostering Rule of Law: Judicial Reform Foundation’s 2024 Recap and 2025 Aspirations 

20 January 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Cheng-Ching Lin and Grace Huang. The Judicial Reform Foundation (JRF) unites dedicated allies from Taiwan’s civil society to advance judicial reform. This article highlights their efforts and achievements in 2024, as well as their outlook for 2025. Despite the challenges posed by political turmoil in parliament, JRF remains committed to fostering public engagement, rebuilding trust in democratic governance, and upholding the rule of law.

Building a Regional NGO Hub in Taiwan

17 January 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Robert Wang. Over the past two years, with the support of AIT and MOFA as well as local NGOs, a Taiwan NGO alliance has successfully initiated a Fellowship Program to provide training for young NGO activists in the region and to create an NGO support network in Asia. It is important that this program be continued and expanded in order to strengthen civil societies and bolster democracies in the region.

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