Sketch of Public Policy Communion, August 2023
2023年8月份國政聯誼會縮影 ![]() 本會於2023年8月20日假台北喜來登大飯店地下二樓喜廳舉行「祐生國政聯誼會」。在主持人黃晉英秘書長宣布後揭開當日活動序幕,在輕鬆、活潑的節目之下,隨即由主持人帶來重要訊息:「最新統計數據證實,在今年7月份可能是自有歷史記錄以來氣溫最高的月份,聯合國秘書長古特瑞斯提出警告,全球暖化時代已經結束,如今進入到全球沸騰時代。全球各地正面臨極端氣候帶來的危害,例如近年來威尼斯水患不斷、近期美國龍捲風的襲擊及本月份夏威夷野火的肆虐等。因此,減緩氣候異變的意識逐漸提高,零碳排越來越受到重視。另外,近期美國總統拜登正式簽署投資中國企業禁令,限制範圍為晶片、量子運算和人工智慧,顯示美中競爭持續升級,同時也牽動國際局勢。最後,提醒大家在各自的領域中,都要秉持良好的德行,持續貢獻社會。」 The August Archilife Public Policy Communion of 2023 was held on August 20, 2023. After a series of relaxing and fun activities, Secretary General Huang Chin-ying made the following announcement, "The latest statistics show that this July may be the hottest month on record. Antonio Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, the UN Secretary, warned the era of global warming has ended, and the era of global boiling has arrived. Every corner around the world has experienced extreme weather events, such as more frequent flooding in Venice, tornados in the US and wildfire in Hawaii this month, resulting in higher awareness of climate change and increasing importance of zero emission. US President Biden signed an order banning new American investment in China’s sensitive industries, including semiconductors, quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI). It signified that its confrontation with China has escalated and has an effect on the world. No one could be an exception. We hope that everyone practices good manners and contributes to society in his/her position." ![]() Next on the schedule was the keynote speech. First, Mr. Lin Yu-yi presented a speech on the "Feitsui Reservoir ESG Sustainable Management". The speaker said the reservoir began operating in 1987 and took 8 years of construction. Every drop was precious, and therefore a three-dimensional framework has been developed to reinforce management in order to achieve sustainability (Environmental, Social, Governance). The efforts regarding environmental sustainability include regular water sampling to check the quality, sediment removal to ensure the reservoir capacity, forest regeneration to earn carbon credits, reservoir slope management and renewable energy power generation. With respect to social responsibility, the dam safety monitoring system has been established for stable water supply, flood control and disaster management. Other roles of the reservoir are to supply water to different areas and to provide a place for environmental education. The governance measures include open access to information, cooperation among different organizations and fields, workplace safety management and promotion of occupational safety. The speaker hoped that these actions would help protect the water resources of the Taipei area. ![]() Next, Ms. Chang Kuei-feng spoke on "Low Carbon Construction for Tropical Climate in Pan-Asia". The speaker started the speech with the academic exchange experience in the Philippines for the Yuan Ye Awards this May. Because of the similar climate of the Philippines and Pingtung and Kaohsiung of Taiwan, there were some common grounds in urban planning and construction. The speaker then shared that the main units visited this time are 2 major organizations, namely the University of the Philippines and Asian Development Bank, also joined the event with the core theme of PAGLINANG, which stands for Pamayanan (community), Gabayan (guidance) and Linangin (nurturing). The speaker took the opportunity to share the operating mechanism of the Yuan Ye Awards and the progress of community development in Pingtung. The speaker also learned that it was important to set up English websites, find common ground and build dialogues to make messages resonate in order to facilitate exchanges. ![]() Next, Ms. Lin Yu-ju spoke on "Fighting Muscle Loss through Exercise". The speaker pointed out 4 major challenges of the future of Taiwan, namely the aging society, low birth rate, longer life with poor health and the increasing number of young people with chronic conditions. Thus, Taiwan people should learn more about preventive healthcare. The statistics showed that the number of Taiwan people with sarcopenia was ranked first in Asia. With age, bodily functions began a gradual but continuous decline. People became more inactive and malnutritional, developing more severe symptoms. Then, osteoarthritis and falls became common things and eventually, disability occurs and life quality deteriorates. The speaker also suggested that to judge the various manifestations of sarcopenia, in addition to observing some physical symptoms, one can refer to the "SARCF Sarcopenia Assessment Scale". Finally, the speaker reminded everyone to develop correct exercise and eating habits at a young age, and to prevent sarcopenia through health care, nutrition and exercise. ![]() After the speech, Secretary General Huang Chin-ying presented a gift to the speakers on behalf of the foundation. Then, attendees expressed and exchanged their opinions and views during the piggy hour. The August Archilife Public Policy Communion ended smoothly. |