TAIPEI (TVBS News) — In a significant partnership aimed at marine conservation, the Delta Electronics Foundation (台達電子文教基金會), a prominent Taiwanese corporate philanthropy organization, has joined forces with the internationally renowned Jane Goodall Institute and Taiwan's National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (國立海洋科技博物館) to advance coral reef restoration education. The collaboration gained global attention on Friday (June 6) when the legendary 91-year-old conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall made a special appearance in Keelung, Taiwan's major northern port city, to participate in the initiative's launch ceremony. During the event, Goodall and Delta Electronics founder Bruce C.H. Cheng (鄭崇華) together planted a symbolic coral seedling, physically embodying their shared commitment to marine ecosystem preservation.
During her address at the ceremony, Dr. Goodall underscored the critical importance of international cooperation in addressing environmental challenges, while specifically commending Taiwanese corporations for their proactive approach to marine ecosystem protection. The renowned primatologist expressed optimism about two key educational initiatives: a newly published picture book titled "Saving Our Coral Reefs" (珊瑚，是海洋的森林, which translates to "Coral, the Forest of the Ocean") and the expansion of her ROOTS & SHOOTS ACTION (根與芽) youth empowerment program into marine conservation. Meanwhile, Cheng revealed Delta's ambitious environmental commitment to cultivate and transplant 10,000 coral seedlings by the summer months, part of the company's broader sustainability mission.
This Taiwan initiative builds upon Dr. Goodall's ongoing engagement with Delta's regional conservation efforts, which included her participation in late 2024 at the inauguration of a specialized coral conservation center in Singapore — a collaborative venture between Delta and Singapore's National Parks Board (NParks, 新加坡公園局), the city-state's statutory authority for green spaces. The educational materials developed for the Taiwan project feature a visually rich approach, with the picture book combining authentic photographic documentation with artistic illustrations and scientific commentary from marine experts. According to the partnership announcement, these resources will be integrated into dedicated coral conservation curricula at the national museum and incorporated into educational outreach activities conducted by the Jane Goodall Institute throughout Taiwan's school system.
Looking toward future collaboration, representatives from the three partner organizations outlined their shared vision for an innovative approach that would leverage Delta's technological expertise, the Jane Goodall Institute's educational methodologies, and the museum's scientific resources. Their multidisciplinary strategy aims to develop cutting-edge conservation techniques while simultaneously building public awareness and engagement. This tripartite alliance represents a distinctive cross-sector approach to environmental challenges, combining corporate resources, scientific knowledge, and conservation advocacy in service of marine ecosystem resilience and regeneration. The partners emphasized that their ultimate goal extends beyond immediate coral restoration to fostering a comprehensive and sustainable framework for marine ecological development. ◼