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行政院環境保護署新聞資料 104 年 6 月 29 日 提供單位:溫減管理室 單位主管:簡參事兼執行秘書慧貞 聯絡電話:(02)23712121 行動電話:0932-193614 Taiwan EPA Invites You to Find Out the Latest on Climate Change Response Facing the severe challenges of climate change, the world is looking to the new climate agreement in Paris at the end of this year to usher in a better future. The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), Executive Yuan, Republic of China (Taiwan) held the “2015 International Conference on Climate Change: Actions toward a Common Future” today (June 29) and invited important international organizations, experts and officials from the US, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam to share response actions and visions. The venue was filled with over 200 participants interested in the latest developments in global climate change response. Minister Kuo-Yen Wei of the EPA welcomed everyone and noted that the climate crisis needs to be jointly resolved by all countries, and 2015 is a crucial year for global action. Countries worldwide are submitting their Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), and Taiwan is also developing its INDC to echo the Lima Call for Climate Action. The Legislative Yuan passed the Greenhouse Reduction and Management Act (GHG Act) on June 15, 2015, showing the world Taiwan’s resolve to protect the earth. The GHG Act lays the legal foundation for Taiwan’s promotion of climate change policy and active participation in this global effort. Active discussions and exchange of experiences with the invited experts will open up opportunities for international partnerships for Taiwan. Director General Pei-Hwang Shen of the Department of Treaty and Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that transboundary impacts of climate change will have serious effects on the global environment and industrial economy, and therefore, we need to change our current lifestyle. Although Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations, we are still willing to make emissions reduction commitments and actively cooperate with international organizations. Ms. Viktoria Lövenberg, Deputy Head of European Economic and Trade Office (EETO), congratulated the EPA on the legislation of the GHG Act, which shows Taiwan’s commitment to reducing GHG emissions. She noted that the EU has long-term strategies for actions to achieve a low-carbon future and is very willing to share its experiences with Taiwan. The European experiences 1 show that economic development and GHG reduction can be achieved together, and she hopes that Taiwan can continue its efforts to reach the reduction targets and provide its INDC in the future. Mr. Mandeep Singh-Gill, Head of the Prosperity Section of the British Trade & Culture Office (BTCO) in Taiwan, noted that 2015 is an important year for the global climate response effort as the UN will reach a new climate agreement in Paris at the end of the year, and therefore BTCO welcomes Taiwan’s passage of the GHG Act. He stressed that climate change is a serious global challenge, and the world has to act together. The GHG Act will be a major milestone for Taiwan’s response to climate change, and he hopes that the UK and Taiwan can have more opportunities for collaboration in the future. The conference was opened by a video speech by Dr. Robert Dixon of the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), and he described the experiences of how long-term finance can be utilized to help over 160 countries in environmental projects. He also gave recommendations on how Taiwan can assist developing countries in capacity building, which could also help develop the green economy and market in Taiwan. Mr. Dirk Forrister, CEO of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), described the current state of the global carbon market and international negotiation, and how carbon markets can promote emissions reduction. He believes that GHG Act could provide the legal foundation for Taiwan’s participation in the international carbon market, and there’s opportunity for linkage with the regional markets in Asia. Dr. Hui-Chen Chien, Executive Director of the GHG Reduction Management Office of the EPA, outlined Taiwan’s climate policies and the management strategies and measures under the GHG Act, which has three key features: mitigation, adaptation and green growth. The GHG Act designates the EPA as the central competent authority and stresses cooperation among ministries and local governments with delegation of responsibilities. In addition to the National Climate Change Framework and GHG Reduction Implementation Program to be developed by the central authority, the central industry authorities will need to develop sectoral emissions reduction action plans, including emission targets, timeline, and economic incentives. She also noted that Taiwan is establishing international partnerships to promote its contribution to climate response action. The two-day conference will last from June 29-30, and the EPA welcomes all interested parties to participate in the conference. The presentations from the conference can be downloaded from the website (http://unfccc.saveoursky.org.tw/2015iccc/). 2