2024-09-20
On the afternoon of Friday, September 20, people from around the world marched across the Brooklyn Bridge, chanting, “We demand climate justice now!” to kick off New York Climate Week. The Taiwan Climate Action Network, composed of five climate advocacy groups, including the Green Citizens’ Action Alliance, the Homemakers United Foundation, the Environmental Rights Foundation, the Taiwan Environment & Planning Association, and the Global Citizen of the Earth, Taiwan all participated for the first time in this New York Climate Week, ensuring that the world recognizes that Taiwan, a vital part of the global environmental movement, that should not be overlooked. Figure 1 Figure 2: People from around the world participated in ‘Fridays for Future,’ crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. The New York Climate Week is organized by the non-profit organization Climate Group, bringing together environmental groups from around the world to discuss climate-related issues over nearly two weeks throughout New […]
2024-09-13
This year, TCAN will host/co-host two forums, which will be officially listed on the Climate Week NYC Panel Event. Energy Transition in East Asia: Building Resilience and Partnership 《Host》 Taiwan Climate Action Network, Stanley Center for Peace and Security, Center for Climate and Security 《Local Time》 Tuesday, 24th September, 2 – 4 PM EST 《Venue》 Blender Event Space (27 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016, U.S.A) 《Participation method》 In-person 《Summary》 The panel will address the difficulties in achieving 2050 net-zero targets faced by Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea while these countries heavily rely on fossil fuels. We will explore energy security, resilience, and renewable energy integration, with insights from local representatives and experts, focusing on peace and international cooperation. More Information : click here Decarbonizing the Chips – Challenges to ensure the semiconductor industry towards net zero 《Host》 Taiwan Climate Action Network 《Local Time》 Friday, 27th September, […]
2024-09-06
Time: Friday, 27th September, 10:00- 11:30 AM EST, (11:30 ~12:40 networking) Venue:Studio 1418 (307 W 38th St, 14F, New York, NY 10018, U.S.A) Please register by clicking here Since spaces are limited, we will respond to successful applicants within three days after your submission. The event will be live streamed, we will send you the livestream link of this event if you participate virtually. However, we can’t guarantee the quality of livestream, if there is any technical difficulty, the organizer will upload the recording of this event afterwards. Since semiconductor chips are becoming strategic materials in this digital age, the EU, US, and Japan all proposed a new plan to expand domestic production capacity. These strategies, however, hardly include the decarbonization consideration in the scope. According to the experience in Taiwan, the rising electricity demand of the semiconductor industry creates a dramatic challenge to renewable energy supply and the nationally […]
2024-09-03
Time: Tuesday, 24th September, 2 – 4 PM EST Venue: Blender Event Space (27 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016, U.S.A) This panel event will explore the multifaceted regional challenges faced by Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea as they strive to achieve their 2050 net-zero targets while heavily relying on fossil fuels. We will examine how these nations address the dual pressures of energy security and climate commitments, and discuss pathways to move beyond traditional concepts of energy security towards building energy resiliency. In addition to these challenges, all three countries share common risks from earthquakes and typhoons, coupled with densely populated urban areas. This presents an opportunity to exchange experiences on energy transition, strategies for enhancing energy and climate resilience, and the role of renewable energy in creating synergies with land use and fostering coexistence with local communities. Representatives from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea will share their local […]
2023-11-11
DUBAI — Taiwan has been blocked from participating in the COP28 climate summit, but a representative it sent to Dubai spoke with VOA on the sidelines of the talks in an exclusive interview. Environment Minister Shieu Fuh-Sheng tells VOA that Taiwan is willing to contribute to a new climate damage fund approved at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai aimed at compensating vulnerable countries in the Global South for damages they’ve experienced. Taiwan may be small with a population of 23.9 million, but its per capita emissions are among the highest in the world, surpassing giant emitters — such as China, Japan and the European Union. Fossil fuels still account for more than 80% of Taiwan’s energy mix, and most of it is imported. With the United Arab Emirates — a developing country under the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) categorization — pledging $100 million […]
