今年台灣綠能公益發展協會（TGECA）首次帶領「永續女子天團」前2025紐約氣候週 (ClimateWeekNYC)，除了舉辦兩場關注性別回應氣候正義的主題論壇，也串連起許多有意義的夥伴關係。
會後，紐約氣候週的主辦單位Climate Group邀請我進行了一場線上訪問，針對亞洲氣候行動進行意見交流。以下將我的觀點整理分享給大家，期待未來台灣可以成為「翻轉氣候變遷的行動槓桿」！Q1：從您的視角看，亞洲目前的氣候樣貌如何？
我認為，亞洲同時站在「氣候衝擊」與「能源轉型」的最前線。
一方面，亞洲部分地區升溫速度幾乎是全球平均的兩倍，我們正面臨更多的熱浪、暴雨、洪水與颱風的衝擊危害。這不只是冰冷的數字。在我們今年九月前往紐約氣候週期間，台灣東部的花蓮縣也正因為颱風引發的堰塞湖潰決而爆發致命洪災。而世界氣象組織（WMO）也提醒我們，自 1970 年以來，亞太地區的氣候與天氣災害已奪走逾百萬條人命，影響數十億人，並造成數兆美元的損失——氣候風險仍在攀升。因此，對亞洲而言，「調適」與「韌性」必須與「減緩」並肩而行。
另一方面，亞洲是再生能源轉型與供應鏈減碳的戰略樞紐。以台灣為例，全球風能理事會（GWEC）將台灣視為亞太關鍵成長市場之一。Ørsted（沃旭）近期在彰化的離岸風電專案（規模約900ＭＷ）已併網，成為亞洲地區最大離岸風場之一。
此外，台灣的高科技產業也將持續拉動再生能源市場。台積電（TSMC）在全球晶圓代工居領先地位，資料中心與 AI 帶動的綠電需求，也同時帶動再生能源投資成長。
綜觀而言，我認為亞洲的獨特氣候故事可以說是「高風險 × 高動能」。儘管風險與情勢緊迫，但台灣的科技實力、創新能力與製造生態系，將能帶動具影響力的夥伴關係。簡單來說，台灣不是主溫室氣體排放國，但我們可以成為創造全球改變的槓桿。
Q2：您認為必須回應的關鍵挑戰與機會是什麼？
能源轉型是因應氣候變遷的重要戰略。我認為亞洲、特別是台灣在能源轉型過程，當前最關鍵的挑戰課題可歸納為三條斷鍊，以及三個需掌握的機會：
首先，三大挑戰（Challenges）爲：
(1) 綠電市場的斷鍊（Green-power market gap）：台灣能源轉型過去長期仰賴躉購機制(FIT)，伴隨企業因應淨零排放及國際供應鏈要求使用綠電壓力攀升，因此若要加速或擴大能源轉型則需要透過更多創新機制以調和供給與需求的落差，才能加速綠電市場擴展。
(2) 政策—社會溝通的斷鍊（Policy–society communication gap）：淨零及能源轉型推動不只應強化跨部門的橫向協作，更應落實政策的縱向社會溝通，才能讓更多企業、公民團體、社會大眾都能了解政策意涵，進而提升社會支持度、幫助轉型成功。近年台灣社會所面臨的民眾反對，正反映了能源轉型社會基礎工程的缺乏。
(3) 區域合作的斷鍊（Regional-cooperation gap）：近年國際地緣政治的緊張，也凸顯能源發展的跨國及區域合作也將日益重要，世界各國（尤其亞洲地區國家）可透過強化經驗交流，並分享風能、太陽能、地熱及氫能等再生能源技術研發與應用的實踐經驗，攜手加速亞洲各國能源轉型，並擴大區域合作。
另方面，我認為台灣也可掌握三大機會（Opportunities）：
(1) 擴大能源調適× 氣候韌性：因應極端氣候災難的挑戰，我認為應強化再生能源發展兼顧氣候調適的運用推廣。例如台灣綠能公益發展協會結合政府與企業贊助，為偏鄉學校、長照中心、社福機構導入綠能＋儲能系統，此外亦結合能源效率改善提升弱勢對象的氣候韌性。進而落實「綠能減碳」、「社會福祉」、「氣候正義」，實現「不遺落任何人」的能源轉型。
(2) 擴展區域綠電合作與碳權外交：此外，我們也希望能擴大綠電市場的區域合作發展，例如台灣與日韓已積極展開政策交流與學習，共同促進亞洲地區綠電市場的供給與需求成長。此外，因應全球碳市場的交易機制，台灣也可透過擴大國際減碳外交合作、提高影響力。
(3) 綠色成長帶動綠領人才與公正轉型：最後，如同IEA報告揭示，淨零轉型將為世界帶來千萬個綠色工作機會，但我認為在此轉型的機會中，我們必須加強性別回應及公正轉型的相關策略。因此，台灣綠能公益發展協會透過公私協力，與政府及企業合作推動女性能源健檢師、女性公民電廠規劃師、以及女性電廠維運師等培訓課程，把性別與弱勢優先納入綠領人才庫，讓淨零轉型的同時可帶動性別平等的綠色就業機會。
Q3：在關於亞洲氣候領導力的討論中，您認為哪些聲音仍被忽略？
在亞洲的氣候領導力的對話中，我最憂心的是：那些最受氣候衝擊者的需求與聲音，仍然缺席。這正是我在 2018 年創立台灣綠能公益發展協會（TGECA）的初衷—在能源轉型與氣候行動中，必須同時照顧受影響最大、調適能力最弱的脆弱群體。這也是協會的使命：「賦能所有人，共創公正與永續未來」（Empower everyone for an equitable and sustainable future）。
我們透過兩大倡議實踐使命目標：
· GW100+ 綠能公益倡議（Green Well 100+Initiative）：首先，協會自成立以來便致力推動綠能公益。我們透過企業與民眾的捐款，將綠能與節能減碳得資源帶到更需要的地方。包括原鄉部落、偏鄉學校，以及照顧兒童、長者與身心障礙者的福利機構。迄今，我們已結合超過一百多家企業及NGO，捐出超過5700片太陽能板，並將綠電收益幫助超過一萬三千名弱勢對象。
· 性別淨零造浪倡議(Gender-Wave Net Zero Initiative)：此外，我們也在2024年發起「台灣淨零性別網絡」（TGNN），將性別平等加入淨零轉型。我們舉辦各種專屬女性的能源培訓與氣候教育課程，讓更多女性與女孩加入綠色工作及氣候行動。我們也組成「永續女子天團」（SDG.SHERO）社群。今年，協會也首次帶領三位年輕氣候領袖參與紐約氣候週，讓更多台灣少女可以站上國際氣候行動舞台。我們共同辦理了以公正轉型Ｘ性別回應，以及關注高溫調適下的脆弱族群的主題論壇，帶動上百位參與者共同關注性別、能源與氣候正義議題。
針對今年的紐約氣候週，我們研究了今年的主題關鍵字，主要環繞在：Built Environment、Finance、Food、Health、Environmental Justice、Industry、Sustainable Living、Nature。我發現「性別」雖然並非單獨的主題分類，但仍有許多組織探討上述主題與性別的交織性。但在一千多場活動中，談論性別與包容性的相關主題活動仍然不多，僅約二十場左右（參考）。我期待未來紐約氣候週可以有更多性別及強化包容性的主題場次，讓女性、青年與脆弱族群真正站上氣候對話的舞台，為他們想要的未來發聲及行動。
了解更多TGECA 的紐約氣候週活動：
- 9/24《從女孩到阿嬤：性別回應的氣候解方，邁向跨世代的公正轉型》From Girls to Grannies: Gender-Responsive Climate Solutions for a Just Transition Across Generations：這個活動則邀請了政府、金融、科技和公民社會的專家，聚焦探討公正轉型至淨零排放過程中的性別回應策略。（連結）
- 9/26《脆弱族群的抗高溫調適對策》Heat Adaptation for Vulnerable Populations：透過實務工作者的分享，讓與會者從城市、創新與投資，以及性別等角度了解以公平為核心之高溫調適（heat adaptation）的重要性與解決方案。（連結）
From Taiwan to New York—let’s be the lever that changes our climate future!
This September marked TGECA’s first time leading the “SDG.SHERO” to Climate Week NYC. Beyond hosting two side events, we sparked and forged a number of meaningful partnerships.
Following the event, I’m grateful to Climate Group—the organizer of Climate Week NYC—for the online interview on climate action across Asia. I’m sharing my key insights below, hoping Taiwan can become a powerful lever for reversing climate change.
Q1: What does Asia’s current climate landscape look like from your perspective?
I believe Asia is both on the frontlines of climate impacts and at the forefront of the energy transition.
On the one hand, parts of Asia are warming almost twice as fast as the global average. We’re seeing more heatwaves, torrential rain, floods, and typhoons—often putting lives at risk. This isn’t just a number. During Climate Week in New York this September, Hualien County in eastern Taiwan faced deadly flooding after a typhoon triggered a landslide-dammed lake to overflow. And the ＷＭＯ（World Meteorological Organization）reminds us that since 1970, climate and weather disasters in Asia–Pacific have taken over a million lives, affected billions of people, and cost trillions of dollars—with risks still rising. Therefore, for Asia, adaptation and resilience must stand shoulder to shoulder with mitigation.
On the other hand, Asia is a strategic node for the renewable-energy transition and supply-chain decarbonization. Look at Taiwan. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) identifies Taiwan as one of the key growth markets in the Asia-Pacific. Ørsted’s Changhua offshore wind project is now grid-connected and is the largest offshore wind farm in the Asia region (~900 MW). Taiwan’s offshore wind capacity is scaling, and the government has set clear targets.
In addition, Taiwan’s high-tech sector is also pulling renewables energy market. TSMC leads the global foundry market, and the surge in power demand from data centers and AI is scaling up investment in clean energy— including partnerships with offshore wind developers.
Asia’s distinctive climate narrative can be summed up as “high risk × high momentum.” Despite the urgency of the risks, Taiwan’s technological strength, innovation capacity, and manufacturing ecosystem can mobilize partnerships that create real impact. Put simply, Taiwan is not a major emitter—but we can be a lever for global change.
Ｑ2: What are the key challenges and opportunities you feel need to be addressed?
Energy transition is a critical strategy for responding to climate change. In Asia—especially Taiwan—the key challenges can be summarized as three gaps:
Challenges
1. Green-power market gap.
Taiwan’s energy transition has long relied on the feed-in tariff (FIT) policy. As companies face more pressure to net-zero targets and use renewable electricity to satisfy global supply-chain requirements, we must introduce more innovative market mechanisms to align supply–demand mismatches and speed up the expansion of the green-power market.
2. Social communication gap.
Advancing net zero and the energy transition requires not only stronger cross-ministerial coordination, but also deep vertical communication with businesses, civil society organizations, the general public, and youth. Recent public pushback in Taiwan reflects the lack of foundational social engagement for the transition.
3. Regional-cooperation gap.
Heightened geopolitical tensions underscore the importance of cross-border and regional cooperation in energy development. Countries—particularly across Asia—can accelerate the transition by strengthening exchanges and sharing practices in the R&D and deployment of renewables such as wind, solar, geothermal and hydrogen.
At the same time, Taiwan or Asia has three opportunities to go after:
Opportunities
1. Scale adaptation-aligned renewables to strengthen climate resilience. As climate extremes increase, renewable deployment should be paired with adaptation. With support from government and corporate sponsors, TGECA helps rural schools, elder-care centers, and social-welfare institutions with solar PV systems with battery storage. We also help social-welfare institutions improve energy efficiency (and reduce energy vulnerability), enhancing climate resilience for vulnerable groups facing climate change. Taken together, these projects advance decarbonization, deliver green co-benefits, and promote climate justice—so no one is left behind.
2. Expand regional green-power cooperation and carbon diplomacy. We seek to broaden regional collaboration in green-energy markets. Taiwan’s ongoing policy exchanges with Japan and Korea aim to grow both supply and demand for renewables across Asia. And with global carbon markets expanding quickly, Taiwan can amplify its influence through international mitigation cooperation and carbon credit market participation.
3. Leverage green growth to build green-skills talent and realize a just transition. As highlighted by the IEA, the net-zero transition will create millions of green jobs worldwide. To capture this opportunity, we must strengthen strategies for gender responsiveness and a just transition. Through collaboration, TGECA partners with government and industry to run training programs—such as Female Energy Auditors, Women Community Power-Plant Planners, and Women O&M Engineers—to invite more women and vulnerable groups in green-skill training courses so that progress toward net zero advances gender-equal green employment.
Q3 Whose voices do you feel are missing from the current conversations on Asia’s climate leadership?
In conversations about climate leadership in Asia, what concerns me most is that the voices of those most affected by climate impacts are still missing. That’s why I founded the Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Association (TGECA) in 2018—to help ensure that the energy transition and climate action leave no one behind, especially vulnerable communities. This is also our mission: “Empower everyone for an equitable and sustainable future.
We advance this mission through two initiatives:
• Green Well 100+ Initiative： Since 2018, through donations from companies and the public, we direct resources for renewable energy and energy-saving emission reductions to places that need them most, including Indigenous communities, rural schools, and social welfare institutions serving children, elderly, and people with disabilities. To date, in partnership with over 100 companies and NGOs, we have donated more than 5,700 solar panels and delivered green-power benefits to over 13,000 vulnerable people.
• Gender-Wave Net Zero Initiative. In 2024, we launched the Taiwan Net Zero Gender Network (TGNN) to embed gender equality into the net-zero transition. We provide gender-response energy training and climate education to bring more women and girls into green jobs and climate action, and we have built the SDG.SHERO trainee’ group. This year, we led three young climate leaders to participate in New York Climate Week for the first time, enabling more Taiwanese girls to step onto the international climate stage. Together, we co-hosted forums on just transition × gender responsiveness and on heat-adaptation for vulnerable populations, engaging hundreds of participants around gender, energy, and climate justice.
Before I conclude, let me share one final observation. Regarding this year’s New York Climate Week, I reviewed the key themes, which centered on Built Environment, Finance, Food, Health, Environmental Justice, Industry, Sustainable Living, and Nature. I found that while “gender” was not a standalone category, many organizations examined its intersections with these themes. However, among the 1,000+ events, sessions explicitly addressing gender and inclusion remained limited—around twenty or so. I hope future editions will feature more robust gender and inclusivity issues, ensuring that women, youth, and vulnerable groups are truly on the stage to voice—and act on—the futures they want.
Learn more about TGECA's New York Climate Week activities
· 9/24 — “From Girls to Grannies: Gender-Responsive Climate Solutions for a Just Transition Across Generations.” This event brought together experts from government, finance, technology, and civil society to explore gender-responsive strategies for achieving a just transition to net-zero. （Reference）
· 9/26 — “Heat Adaptation for Vulnerable Populations.”Through practitioner-led sharing, participants examined equity-centered heat adaptation—its importance and solutions—from the perspectives of cities, innovation and investment, and gender.（Reference）
