New Taipei City extends international footprint
to be a neighbor to the world
New Taipei City Extends International Footprints
Be a neighbor to the world
New Taipei City extends its footprint all over the world so
as to achieve sustainability and put Taiwan in the spotlight
We lighten up each and every corner to illuminate a sustainable future.
Long time no see, your smile!
We are no longer isolated 'islands,' but pulsating together with the world.
SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize
the global partnership for sustainable development
New Taipei City is not only the hub of the Greater Taipei, but also an international metropolitan of sustainability. We strive to create a sustainable environment and promote international exchange to provide a better quality of life to citizens.
Chapter1:
New Taipei at the center of the world
Bridge to the better world, Our city for SDGs
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 169 Goals and 230 Targets, which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership.
New Taipei City connects with the world to play its part for the planet earth
New Taipei City has the largest community of same-sex married couples in Taiwan
- 2019
the only city in Taiwan published VLR, the tenth in the world
- 2020
the only city in Taiwan invited to sign NYC Declaration on the Voluntary Local Review
- 2021
New Taipei City published its second VLR
- 2022
New Taipei City issued its Declaration on the Voluntary Local Review
VLR (Voluntary Local Review) Awards:
- 1.iF DESIGN AWARD - Communication Category, one of the four major design awards worldwide.
- 2.14th TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards - Gold Award for Voluntary Local Review.
- 3.Taiwan Sustainability Awards - Sustainability Oscars.
Further Reading：New Taipei City is the only government entity in the world that has won two consecutive VLR awards!
What is VLR
VLR stands for “Voluntary Local Review”, a global process for local governments to engage in the acceleration of SDGs. For instance, “Love & Share Food” initiative promoted by New Taipei City seeks to achieve zero hunger, responsible consumption and production and climate targets. Investment Gateway meets the goal of economic development. Social housing for young people aims to eliminate inequality in Taiwan.
For more information：【SDG 17】SDG Introduction by Mayor hou to the New Taipei Citizens
Chapter2: Towards city sustainability
with the world
Friendship with the World
- Visited Singapore to initiate uninterrupted urban exchanges.
- Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC)
- Löjtnantsgården senior care center in Sweden
- New York City Government visited and sent an invitation letter in person, looking forward to future mutual visits.
Living in a Global Village
Exchange with sister cities and friendly towns
- AIT Chair Laura Rosenberger visited the New Taipei City Government.
- Attended the routine meeting of the European Union member states' representatives in Taiwan in June.
- Mayor Hou You-Yi attended the U.S. National Day reception.
- Donation of anti-COVID-19 supplies from New Taipei City to sister cities and friendly towns
- Letter from Starnberg mayor in Germany to thank “reliable good friends in Taiwan”
Dialogue with the World, Gear to International Standards
U.S., Canada, U.K, France, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, India, the Marshall Islands, Poland and Thailand
Sister Cities &
Friendship Cities
Open up Horizons
- Mayor exchanged views with Singaporean young talents at the Green Blueprint New Innovation Night.
- Participation of ambassadors in Taiwan in Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
- Presentation of New Taipei City’s anti-COVID-19 supplier chain to American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)
What is ESG?
ESG is an abbreviation for three English words: Environment, Social, and Governance. It represents the concepts of environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance. The UN Global Compact first introduced the concept of ESG in 2004, and it is regarded as an indicator for evaluating a company's operations. This is an international trend, and New Taipei City is also keeping up with it.
Joining hands with businesses and civil society organizations to implement ESG sustainability.
Inviting private enterprises and organizations to sign and respond collectively.
New Taipei City's SDGs《Voluntary Local Review Urban Declaration》
In the name of sustainability,
practicing ESG in “New Taipei ING City”
In response to the UN Climate Summit (COP27), New Taipei City government and the innovation ecosystem platform, Anchor Taiwan,
join hands to invite sustainable leaders from businesses to gather together and collectively contemplate Taiwan's positioning and future in global sustainability. The participating companies range from traditional industries to technology sectors,
encompassing both foreign and hidden champions, with a total market value exceeding two trillion.
Our World, Our City, Our Home
Creation of local city stability and a sustainable future
New Taipei City has become the first city in Taiwan to join the EIE (Environmental Information Exchange) initiative, utilizing data to drive carbon reduction policies and create a stable and sustainable future for the city.
What is EIE?
What is EIE? Google announces its Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) platform for urban and regional environmental sustainability. This initiative has been rolled out in Taiwan. New Taipei City was the first city in Taiwan to sign up by presenting its own environmental data.
How New Taiepi city Joined Hands with Global partners to Implement SDG to ESG
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9:「Constructing affordable, safe, environmentally friendly, resilient, and sustainable transportation for the public」
Reality and Utopia
New Taipei City becomes a member of The Powering Past Coal Alliance by entering the coal-free era.
New Taipei City achieved its coal-free status ahead of schedule by decommissioning the last coal-fired cogeneration power plant in October 2022.
完成無煤城市的目標。
What is The Powering Past Coal Alliance?
This alliance jointly founded by the U.K. and the Canadian governments endeavors to replace coal power with clean energy, through working with local governments and organizations in different countries to decommission old and tired coal power plants. The purpose is to gradually cease the use of coal power, to mitigate climate impact and achieve the Paris Agreement.
Living in a Global Village, New Taipei City Extends International Footprints
Chapter3: No matter who your are, we are all the same
SDG 5:
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
- New Taipei City has been the top performer in gender equality nationwide rated by Executive Yuan for six consecutive years.
- Over 1/3 of senior officials in New Taipei City Government are females.
- New Taipei City attended the parallel 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) held the U.S. at the United Nations Headquarters
'Ladies, don't let anybody tell you you're ever past your prime.'
-Oscar-winning actress, Michelle Yeoh.
The United Nations CSW (Commission on the Status of Women) conference will be held at the UN headquarters in New York in 2023. This is the first physical conference to resume after the pandemic. Outstanding women representatives from various fields around the world will gather together. Taiwan has a record-high participation with 31 civil society organizations joining the conference.
New Taipei City is the only invited city from East Asia, demonstrating its leadership in sustainability. In 2019, New Taipei City took the initiative to release Taiwan's first “Voluntary Local Review on Sustainable Development Goals.” Additionally, the city's efforts in promoting “gender equality” during the pandemic have gained recognition worldwide.
Further Reading：Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
Chapter4: Meet happiness where all sexes are equal
Sustainable and Inclusive Gender-Friendly Public Restrooms
2022 APSAA (Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards) - Bronze Award
2022 TSAA (Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards) - Silver Award
New Taipei City has been honored with the「Livability City Award」, recognizing the recognition of its sustainable and inclusive gender-friendly public restrooms.
I am in the rainbow city and the weather is great
New Taipei City has the largest community of same-sex married couples in Taiwan
- 2016
Registration services were offered to same-sex partners.
- 2018
Domestic Violenee and Sexual Assault Prevention Center participated in Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade.
- 2019
Sexual and Gender Diversity services and advocacy program was launched.
- 2021
New Taipei City became the 34th member of Rainbow Cities Network
What is RCN?
RCN stands for Rainbow Cities Network. Established by the Dutch government, the network currently spans 20 countries across four continents and has a total of 43 member cities. Members submit annual reports on best practices in diversity and equality and encourage sister cities to hoist the rainbow flag. The purpose is to connect more cities to support the LGBTQ rights.
Diversity and Inclusion
The work portraying New Taipei City is centered on the perspective of a transgender migrant worker. Mayumi from the Philippines experienced the friendly support at the workplace when she came out of closet. She was invited to have her picture taken at the first public toilet with a gender friendly mark issued by New Taipei City.
Sustainability is a way of life
City of the Future is New Taipei City
Sustainability is no longer afar. It is integral to our life. Sustainability is a way of life, an attitude friendly to the environment and the world. It is also the keyword that changes the life of future generations. You and I will be part of it because we can all envision the city of the future and take action.
Live the life you like. Shape the future into the city we love.
TEAM
Execution plan：Gini Chang
Visual design：Ammon Tsai
Webpage design：Eddy Liao, Emily Diao
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