To promote sustainable and resilient management of soil and groundwater contamination, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of Taiwan hosted the ‟New Chapter in Site Management: International Conference on Green and Sustainable Resilient Remediation (GSRR)” on November 26, 2025. The event gathered experts and scholars from Taiwan and abroad to explore the latest trends and practical applications of GSRR. Director General Hsu-Ming Yen attended the opening ceremony and inaugurated the green remediation technology exhibition, attracting over 120 participants from academia, government, and industry for active discussion.

Director General Yen noted that global climate change has brought extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall, flooding, and drought, which can affect the stability and effectiveness of contaminated site management. Since 2022, Taiwan has introduced the concept of sustainable and resilient remediation. Building upon the nation’s extensive experience in soil and groundwater contamination investigation, remediation technologies, and regulatory frameworks, we have actively promoted GSRR. This approach elevates remediation efforts from a focus on ‟pollutant removal” to a new paradigm of ‟sustainability and resilience,” ensuring environmental protection, disaster preparedness, and long-term resource sustainability.

Director General Yen emphasized that contaminated site management has become an essential component of corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. This conference highlights the importance for enterprises, when advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, to internalize pollution prevention, environmental governance, and resilience as part of their core principles for sustainable operations. Key themes include whether remediation actions can achieve energy conservation and carbon reduction, whether facilities possess sufficient resilience to withstand extreme weather events, and how pollution reduction and site reuse can be transformed into long-term sustainability value for enterprises. These topics form the main focus of this conference and reflect the core issues currently prioritized across the business community.

In addition, the conference featured distinguished experts from Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, who shared international developments and practical GSRR case studies. Taiwan’s local achievements were also highlighted, including the integration of ESG thinking into site management, enhancement of sustainable remediation technologies, and development of remediation models that balance disaster resilience with environmental protection. A Green Remediation Technology Exhibition showcased domestic innovations, such as green technologies, intelligent monitoring systems, and GSRR implementation outcomes, inspiring participants to explore additional potential applications.

The MOE emphasized that soil and groundwater are vital national resources, while pollution management and sustainable remediation play an essential role in ensuring land safety and resource sustainability. Through international expert exchanges and cross-sector dialogues, Taiwan’s GSRR efforts will continue to advance in terms of policy, technology, and corporate implementation, injecting new momentum into the nation’s land sustainability and resilience, while contributing to soil and water environmental protection across the Asia-Pacific region.