Words and phrases such as "net zero emissions" and "greenhouse gases" have become more and more popular on web search engines, suggesting that there is a need to integrate climate information and make it available to the public.
To implement the Climate Change Response Act and strengthen the mechanism for information disclosure and public participation, the Ministry of Environment has completed its redesign of the Climate Change Administration's (CCA) website, which was launched on Earth Day 2024 (April 22).
Climate Change Administration's (CCA) Official website
The "Climate Info Hub" is now the sole, dedicated website for mandatory disclosure of climate information by government agencies at all levels. With the "Climate Info Hub" in place, channels for the transparent disclosure of climate policy information and public participation have been created.
Additionally, the CCA's website has integrated the "Climate Talks" website, which provides the public with the latest and most accurate climate information. The CCA is committed to making the website bilingual and to align Taiwan's climate governance achievements with international standards. The key points of the redesign can be summarized as follows:
Climate disclosure items
According to Article 24 of the Revisions to the Enforcement Rules of the Climate Change Response Act, the authorities should use dedicated websites for information disclosure that will facilitate inquiries from all sectors. In response, the Ministry of Environment has established the "Climate Info Hub" and made it the official website for mandatory disclosure of climate information. It facilitates the online disclosure of documents related to greenhouse gas reduction and climate change adaptation at all stages.
The disclosed documents include the National Climate Change Action Guidelines, periodic regulatory goals, Sectoral Greenhouse Gas Reduction Action Programs in six major sectors, National Climate Adaptation Action Plan, Adaptation Action Programs for seven areas, relevant performance reports, National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Report, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) National Communication, as well as local greenhouse gas reduction action programs and performance reports. A total of 212 documents have been uploaded.
The "Climate Info Hub" is structured in a similar way to the "Environmental Impact Assessment Inquiry System," categorizing climate information to facilitate inquiries and downloads by all sectors. All the relevant authorities at both central and local levels will disclose information in this manner.
Images of Climate Info Hub
Creating channels for public participation
To promote public participation in climate change policies and enhance social dialogue, all levels of government will, in the future, publicly announce climate meetings, including central government hearings and local government forums, on the "Climate Info Hub" for a certain period of time before the meetings.
This website will provide comprehensive information on the meetings, including agenda items, report materials, meeting minutes, live broadcasts, and so on. People from all walks of life can freely and instantly access complete and accurate information through this webpage. They can also provide feedback online for draft proposals during the consultation periods and register online to participate in the meetings.
Additionally, the "Climate Info Hub" allows various levels of government agencies to publish information on climate change-related seminars, public hearings, communication sessions, and legislative discussions. This enables the public to obtain the latest information in one place, thereby promoting public participation and enhancing capacity building.
Content-oriented website integration
The Ministry of Environment continues to improve and enrich the content of the CCA's website to lower the barrier for the public to access climate information. The three websites – "Climate Talks," "National Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Report," and "Taiwan Adaptation Platform" – have been integrated.
After integration, the "Climate Talks" website will continue to feature interactive charts, allowing the public to learn about the government's latest achievements in greenhouse gas reduction, as well as the progress of the 12 key strategies for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. People can also provide feedback online to facilitate climate dialogue.
Images of Climate Talks
Promoting bilingualism
This website upgrade is intended to create a bilingual environment so that Taiwan's achievements in climate change governance can align with international standards.
It provides English versions of what Taiwan has implemented and publishes in full, English versions of the relevant documents for international conventions, such as the Nationally Determined Contribution, National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Report, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) National Communication, Adaptation Communication, and so on.
This initiative aims to promote Taiwan's climate governance efforts on the global stage and enhance information transparency.
- Source:
- Ministry of Environment
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- 2024-05-21
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