Sketch of Public Policy Communion, September 2017
2017年9月份國政聯誼會縮影 ![]() 本會已於2017年9月17日假晶華酒店地下三樓晶英會舉行「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、活潑的節目過後,隨即由主持人帶來重要訊息:「雖已入秋,但氣溫仍高,導致人心較為躁動。因此,祐生恩梯特組仍持續針對台灣氣候異變情形進行研討,尋求因應方案。另外,生活特組也持續討論祐生潛盾計畫中心可居性的具體方案,結合下世代居住規格及共生生態環的理念,期能通過氣候異變的考驗。最後,提醒大家溫差變化大,應注意身體狀況,並要累積更多知識量,以能因應世界的瞬息萬變。」 The September Archilife Public Policy Communion of 2017 was held on September 17, 2017. After a series of relaxing and fun activities, Secretary General Huang Chin-ying made the following announcement, "Though we are already entering autumn, the temperature is still high. This can make us feel irritated. Therefore, the NT Special Team of Archlife continues to research the anomalies in Taiwan's climate change in order to seek responsive measures. In addition, the Living Special Group also continues to discuss practical projects regarding the livability of Archlife Sub-Shield Center in order to combine its accommodation specs for the next generation with the ideas of a symbiotic eco-sphere, and expect to pass the tests of climate change. Finally, I have to remind everyone that due to great daily temperature difference, please pay attention to your physical status and acquire more knowledge in order to respond to the rapidly changing world." ![]() Next on the schedule was the keynote speech. First, Mr. Li Shu-an, presented a speech on the "Introduction into Respirators Project". First, the speaker mentioned that respirators are devices that help the wearer to protect themselves from air pollutants. Selecting and wearing respirators correctly enables them to demonstrate their actual protective effects under climate change. Current legal regulations only demand employers to provided respirators to laborers and have yet to demand the compilation of any rules regarding respirator projects. Therefore, he suggested that respirator projects and demands should be clearly stated in the Rules on Occupational Safety and Health Facilities. He then introduced various respirator forms with pictures, stressed the importance of seal tightness, and knowing how to use them correctly. ![]() Next, Ms. Sun Ruei-suei, spoke on "Gender and Environment: Gender Issues in Public Environments". First, the speaker explained that the relationship between gender and the environment has become a major agenda in Western countries, while Taiwan is still working hard to promote it. The separation of social spaces, such as women-only cars, while good-intentioned, has caused disputes. As for working environment discrimination, different payment for the same work is still a common phenomenon. Discrimination also occurs due to gaps in technology and skills. Ms. Sun then explained that mainstream gender movements expect to change the situation of gender inequality through government policies and resource distribution. Currently, the Gender Equality Committee of the Executive Yuan has promoted gender equality polices according to CEDAW and attempts to influence various fields. Finally, Ms. Sun stated that although the promotion of gender equality in Taiwan has gained progress over ten years. It should continue to be promoted in the environment, urban design,and public art aesthetics. ![]() Next, Mr. Lin Yu-yi, spoke on "Proactive Disaster Prevention: Management of Artificial Slopes". First, the speaker explained that the collapse of slopes is a movement of solids that creates an occurrence area and an accumulation area, while a mudslide is a movement of fluids that creates an occurrence area, a flow area, and an accumulation area. Although the distance of the slope buffer strip is clearly stipulated in the Technical Regulations for Soil and Water Conservation, it is questionable whether this distance is adequate. Take Taipei City for example, its five major mountain systems are located near residential areas and have resulted in various slope disasters in the past years. Maintenance and management should be taken care of to prevent and reduce risks. Therefore, on the principle of slope risk sorting and classification management, Mr. Lin has investigated and made an archive of more than 20,000 slope data points. Users can refer to this information by entering serials codes or addresses at the website of the Geotechnical Engineering Office. In recent years, the slope management of national and provincial highways has started, symbolizing the proactive influence of such measures. ![]() 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 September Archilife Public Policy Communion ended smoothly. |