TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming (彭啓明) announced plans to establish a dedicated office for the Green Growth Fund by May, aiming to process investment cases ranging from NT$20 million to NT$100 million. The government approved this initiative on Nov. 29, seeking NT$10 billion to invest in net-zero sustainable emerging industries.
The Ministry of Environment (MOENV, 環境部), in collaboration with the National Development Council (NDC, 國發會), launched the "Guidelines for the Implementation Plan for Strengthening Investment in Green Growth Net-Zero Industries" (環境部辦理加強投資綠色成長淨零產業實施方案作業要點) on Feb. 4. This initiative invites co-investors, establishes a project office, and sets up a trust account, all to meet the goal of accepting investment applications by the second quarter of this year.
Attending an event earlier that day, Peng engaged students with questions on energy and climate change. He noted a gap between students' perceptions and reality, especially regarding Taiwan's primary power sources and peak carbon emissions.
Peng remarked post-event that climate change remains an unfamiliar topic for students, reflecting broader societal awareness. He observed that correct and incorrect responses to energy-related questions were "about half and half." Although energy policy isn't the ministry's primary responsibility, Peng expressed willingness to engage with the public, stating, "We are happy to communicate with society."