Time (Taiwan Time, UTC+8)
2026-11-1815:00-17:00
Venue
Live bilingual (Chinese-English) broadcast on the Ministry of Environment's YouTube or Facebook
Mode
Live Stream Link
【Leaving No One Behind: Taiwan’s Governance Practices in Net-Zero Just Transition and Public Participation】
The green transition is far more than a race of energy and technology—it is a profound test of social resilience and equity. The International Labour Organization (ILO) and global climate frameworks emphasize the imperative to "leave no one behind," demanding that decarbonization pathways safeguard labor rights, vulnerable communities, and transition-impacted industries. Recognizing that social consensus is the cornerstone of sustainable net-zero success, Taiwan actively operationalizes the "Just Transition" strategy under the National Development Council’s 12 Key Net-Zero Strategies, building comprehensive reskilling programs for the workforce and economic transition support systems for local communities. Furthermore, the Ministry of Environment embraces an "Open Government" paradigm, leveraging institutionalized deliberative democracy, youth engagement, and multi-stakeholder dialogues to resolve social concerns surrounding carbon fee rollout and clean energy facility siting, thereby securing public trust through policy inclusiveness. Convening international just transition authorities, domestic think-tank leaders, and youth delegates, this forum unpacks how Taiwan harnesses transparent, democratic governance to pave a compassionate and equitable path toward net-zero.
Keynote Tittle
- Solidarity Accelerates Climate Action: Perspectives on Taiwan’s National Just Transition Policy
- Empowering Workers in the Green Transition: Skills, Jobs, and a Just Transition for Heavy Industry
Speakers
Research Director, Taiwan Climate Action Network
Research Director, Taiwan Climate Action Network
Chia-Wei Chao is Research Director of the Taiwan Climate Action Network and holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from National Taiwan University. His work focuses on energy transition, industrial decarbonization, climate adaptation, and just transition. He also serves on Taiwan’s National Climate Change Committee and the Carbon Fee Rate Review Committee.
Taiwan Association of Indigenous Social Work
Director, 4th Board of Directors
Taiwan Association of Indigenous Social Work
Director, 4th Board of Directors
My name is Yapit Tali, and I am an Atayal Indigenous person from the Cinsbu (Qinsbu/Smangus) Tribe in Taiwan. I received my Master's degree in 2025 from the Master's Program for Indigenous Peoples in Land Policy and Environmental Planning at National Chengchi University. For more than 25 years, I have been dedicated to Indigenous affairs and social work, with a particular focus on empowering Indigenous women, families, and youth. By integrating culture, social welfare, and sustainable development, I have worked to promote Indigenous empowerment, talent development, and community participation. I am committed to advancing the sustainable development and well-being of Indigenous communities and strengthening the resilience of tribal societies.
Yung-Chung Land Office
Yung-Chung Land Office
Practicing Land Administration Agent, Representative for Taiwan's 10-Billion NTD Overseas Dream-Chasing Project in Paraguay, Conducted International Carbon Market and NDC-Related Research in Asunción.
Agenda
Solidarity Accelerates Climate Action: Perspectives on Taiwan’s National Just Transition Policy
Speaker
Chia-Wei Chao｜Research Director, Taiwan Climate Action Network
Empowering Workers in the Green Transition: Skills, Jobs, and a Just Transition for Heavy Industry
Speaker
Speaker：
Chia-Wei Chao｜Research Director, Taiwan Climate Action Network
Yapit Tali｜Director, 4th Board of Directors, Taiwan Association of Indigenous Social Work
吳仲凱｜Yung-Chung Land Office