Environment – Page 6 – Taiwan Insight

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.

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.

Trump on Earth? Implications for Taiwan’s Climate and Energy Policy

11 December 2024 Yu-Chen

Written by Chia-wei Chao. Trump’s return to the presidency could reshape the global energy landscape, challenging Taiwan to navigate a more uncertain climate policy environment. By proactively addressing geopolitical risks, energy flows, and trade opportunities, Taiwan can safeguard its climate ambitions while maintaining robust ties with the US.

Climate action: Taiwan’s underutilised chance at the world stage

11 September 2024 Adrian Chiu

Written by Elizabeth Frost. This article highlights Taiwan’s unfulfilled potential to gain international recognition through climate action. One possible reason is the gap between its impressive climate commitments and ineffective governance to make these commitments a reality. Effective climate governance can help Taiwan achieve its aim like other issue-based diplomacy.

The national Committee on Climate Change: Also a security issue

28 August 2024 Yu-Chen

Written by Paul Jobin. This article discusses the challenges and strategic priorities of Taiwan’s national committees placed in the Presidential Office, addressing the issues of climate change, defence resilience, and health. This article reviews the first meeting of the National Climate Change Response Committee to assess the government’s stance on nuclear energy, the priorities of different stakeholders in climate policy, and the potential synergies with Taiwan’s defence and health strategies.

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