Dr. Eugene Chien
Chairman and president, Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy

ABSTRACT

In the current era of global transformation, the world is facing increasingly severe challenges from climate change.  The 2015 United Nations Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework and objectives for the international community to address these challenges.  Against this backdrop, production activities and business models have entered an era of significant paradigm shifts.  Traditional economic models are transitioning towards greener and lower-carbon approaches, making cross-industry innovation and cooperation increasingly important to adapt to sustainable economic transformation.  Simultaneously, the world has entered an era of extensive learning. International regulations are constantly being updated, and new technologies are rapidly developing, making continuous learning essential to meet future challenges.  Finally, the era of partnership emphasizes the importance of cross-departmental, cross-organizational, cross-public-private, and cross-national collaboration, ensuring no one is left behind.  In the context of these four eras, we must actively confront changes, create value, and collectively promote global sustainable development.

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Eugene Chien is a distinguished Taiwanese scholar and diplomat.  He has served as a professor and dean of the College of Engineering at Tamkang University, as well as a legislator. Prior to that, he held significant governmental positions including the first Minister of the Environmental Protection Administration, Minister of Transportation and Communications, and Representative of the Taipei Representative Office in the UK.  Later, he served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Ambassador-at-large for Climate Change and Sustainability, Taiwan R.O.C.
For more than a decade after retiring from the civil service, Dr. Chien has dedicated himself to promoting sustainable development in Taiwan.  He currently leads four NGOs: the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), CTCI Education Foundation (CTCIEF), Telecommunication & Transportation Foundation (TTF), and the Taiwan Net Zero Emissions Association (TNZEA).  Together, these organizations have hosted nearly 2,000 events, including the Global Corporate Sustainability Forums, SDGs Asia-Pacific Expos, and Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards, with participation from over 350,000 individuals representing 73 countries worldwide