The “Launching Taiwan’s Green Growth: Asia Green Growth Forum”
was held today (May 23), co-hosted by the Ministry of Environment
(MOENV) and the National Development Council (NDC), with the
Financial Supervisory Commission as co-organizer. President Lai Ching-
te personally attended the event and led the official launch of the “Green
Growth League” alongside domestic enterprises. He also presided over
the unveiling ceremonies for the NT$10 billion “Taiwan Green Growth
Fund” and Taiwan’s first “College of Sustainability” at National Tsing
Hua University. The three pillars for Taiwan’s resilient path toward green
growth are: industrial strength, financial momentum, and talent
cultivation.

In his address, President Lai emphasized that “Green Growth and the
2050 Net-Zero Transition” is a core national development strategy. Over
the past year, the National Climate Change Committee has consolidated
diverse voices and efforts to establish a new national carbon reduction
target and release Taiwan’s Comprehensive Carbon Reduction Action
Plan. This year, Taiwan officially entered the era of “carbon pricing,”
symbolizing a re-evaluation of environmental costs and Taiwan’s
integration into the global carbon market.

President Lai highlighted three key milestones of Taiwan’s green growth:
1. Official Launch of the Green Growth League
Initiated by the MOENV, the League comprises 17 domestic enterprises
with strong green growth potential, along with relevant ministries and
agencies. It establishes a public-private collaboration platform to serve as
a robust foundation for Taiwan’s decarbonization efforts. Today also
marked the beginning of in-depth dialogue with experts from Japan’s
Green Transformation (GX) League, as Taiwan and Japan commence the
Asia Green Growth Forum under a strategic net-zero partnership.

2. Inauguration of the Taiwan Green Growth Fund
The MOENV secured a budget of NT$10 billion to be invested in
emerging net-zero and sustainable industries. Through a government-led
approach, the Fund aims to stimulate new momentum for Taiwan’s green
economic development.
3. Unveiling of National Tsing Hua University’s College of Sustainability
As Taiwan’s first academic institution founded on sustainability as a core
value, the College will work with the government to cultivate green-
collar professionals, promote technological innovation, and foster
industry-academia collaboration. This marks a new era in climate
education and research.

Encouraging all stakeholders, President Lai said, “Transformation may
seem daunting, but with conviction, strategy, resources, and teamwork,
Taiwan will seize the opportunity in the global net-zero race, delivering
innovation in carbon reduction and achieving green growth.” He
expressed gratitude to all sectors for their contributions and stressed that
Taiwan is not only a participant but a contributor. With our technology,
determination, and the collective strength of enterprises and the public,
Taiwan can unlock infinite possibilities for green growth and move
toward a more sustainable future.

Minister of Environment PENG Chi-ming noted that Taiwan is
spearheading “Taiwan’s New Strategy for Green Growth,” redefining
national carbon reduction targets and establishing the NT$10 billion
Green Growth Fund. Over the next decade, this fund will support green
growth investment programs to foster an ecosystem for emerging net-zero
industries, catalyze private investment, optimize industrial structures, and
promote green transformation. It will also expand the market for green-
collar talent and drive economic growth. Minister Peng also presented
Taiwan’s strategic roadmap for net-zero technologies and outlined
support measures for low-carbon industrial transformation. He
highlighted that working towards net-zero could reap co-benefits,
concurrently reducing pollution and carbon emissions and improving air
quality.

Kazuyuki KATAYAMA, Chief Representative of the Japan-Taiwan
Exchange Association, stated that climate change and decarbonization are
global priorities—not only for Japan and Taiwan but for the entire world.
Since announcing its 2050 carbon neutrality goal in 2020, Japan has
established its Green Growth Strategy, promoting decarbonization
technologies and investment. In 2024, Japan launched the GX
Acceleration Agency to mobilize both public and private capital for the
green transition. In 2019, The Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association
signed a “Memorandum of Understanding for Environmental Protection
Exchanges and Cooperation” with the Taiwan-Japan Relations
Association and has been actively supporting climate and environmental
collaboration between Japan and Taiwan. Chief Representative Katayama
expressed sincere hope that Japan-Taiwan cooperation will drive green
growth across Asia and contribute to sustainable development regionally
and globally.

The event featured a keynote speech by TAKADA Hideki, Director of
Finance and Sustainability at the GX Acceleration Agency, titled “GX
(Green Transformation): Decarbonization and Economic Growth.” He
introduced Japan’s GX Acceleration Agency and GX policy framework,
outlining the government’s plan to issue the ¥20 trillion Japan Climate
Transition Bond—the world’s first sovereign transition bond—with a
target of mobilizing ¥150 trillion in investment over 10 years, supported
by growth-oriented carbon pricing mechanisms. The ultimate goal is to
achieve decarbonization by 2050 while boosting economic growth and
industrial competitiveness.

Additionally, the event hosted in-depth dialogue between experts from
Taiwan and Japan. Notable participants included TANAKA Nobuo, Chair
of the Steering Committee of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum;
Professor ARIMURA Toshi H. of Waseda University; Lawrence YEN,
CEO of M.I.H. Capital Management; and Niven HUANG, Managing
Director of KPMG Sustainability Consulting. Through expert exchanges,
Taiwan seeks to chart its 2050 net-zero pathway and unlock new
momentum for sustainable green growth.