A youth forum was held Jan. 3-4 in Taipei City by the Ministry of Education to explore ways for youth around the world to advocate for net-zero carbon emissions.
According to the MOE, the “Powering Sustainability: Youth X Green Collar X Action” forum involved around 200 youths and representatives from 21 countries to discuss green career planning and cross-disciplinary cooperation to achieve a global impact.
In-person participation by senior ministers from Taiwan’s allies, including Salma Agüero Caballero, youth minister of Paraguay, and Chantelle Loague, senior official from Belize’s ministry of tourism, youth, sports and diaspora relations, evidenced international commitment to achieving net-zero targets.
In opening remarks, MOE Deputy Minister Liu Kuo-wei said the young generation is a driving force which can initiate change and shape the future as the world tackles challenges such as climate change, industry transition and social inequality.
The government has long supported youth participation in public affairs and global issues, Liu said, adding that the forum provides a platform for Taiwan’s youth to engage with global counterparts, cultivate cross-disciplinary skills and effect a difference in advocating for sustainable development and a green economy.
The deputy minister also brought participants up to speed on the MOE’s Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative, which encourages local youth to broaden international horizons by fostering global connections and exchanges. The initiative empowers them to drive innovation across various fields and inspire creative solutions, he added.
The two-day event featured themed discussions, roundtable exchanges and shared experience sessions, as well as immersive activities for a deeper understanding of sustainability issues, the MOE said. (SFC-E)
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According to the MOE, the “Powering Sustainability: Youth X Green Collar X Action” forum involved around 200 youths and representatives from 21 countries to discuss green career planning and cross-disciplinary cooperation to achieve a global impact.
In-person participation by senior ministers from Taiwan’s allies, including Salma Agüero Caballero, youth minister of Paraguay, and Chantelle Loague, senior official from Belize’s ministry of tourism, youth, sports and diaspora relations, evidenced international commitment to achieving net-zero targets.
In opening remarks, MOE Deputy Minister Liu Kuo-wei said the young generation is a driving force which can initiate change and shape the future as the world tackles challenges such as climate change, industry transition and social inequality.
The government has long supported youth participation in public affairs and global issues, Liu said, adding that the forum provides a platform for Taiwan’s youth to engage with global counterparts, cultivate cross-disciplinary skills and effect a difference in advocating for sustainable development and a green economy.
The deputy minister also brought participants up to speed on the MOE’s Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative, which encourages local youth to broaden international horizons by fostering global connections and exchanges. The initiative empowers them to drive innovation across various fields and inspire creative solutions, he added.
The two-day event featured themed discussions, roundtable exchanges and shared experience sessions, as well as immersive activities for a deeper understanding of sustainability issues, the MOE said. (SFC-E)
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