President Lai Ching-te said Jan. 22 that the government is committed to accelerating carbon reduction, energy transition and Nationally Determined Contributions 3.0 initiatives to demonstrate Taiwan’s resilience to the world.
Lai made the remarks while presiding over the sixth meeting of the National Climate Change Committee at the Presidential Office in Taipei City. He emphasized that climate governance and energy transition are at the core of Taiwan’s industrial sustainability and social stability and that a successful net-zero transition must be a joint mission undertaken by the government, industry and the public.
The president went on to say that the government will expedite the transition by supporting enterprises. Following the launch of the carbon fee system, the government will initiate a pilot carbon credit trading system and a domestic version of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, he said.
Industries will also receive support to align with international standards, Lai noted, adding that the government will maximize green energy and enhance power grid resilience to ensure a stable power supply.
The government is committed to achieving net-zero emissions for the benefit of the entire planet, Lai said, citing the beta version of NDC 3.0 proposed last January. After review and revision, it has become a comprehensive national carbon reduction action plan, demonstrating Taiwan’s determination to contribute to the global sustainable transition.
Following his remarks, participants reviewed the results of cross-sector cooperation. The Ministries of Agriculture, Economic Affairs, Environment, the Interior, and Transportation and Communications presented interim results and future plans for net-zero transition in the agricultural, energy and manufacturing sectors, as well as in residential, commercial and transportation models.
The National Science and Technology Council then briefed participants on community-based net-zero sandboxes that use technological innovation to bring net-zero practices into neighborhoods and daily life. (YCH-E)
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