Short film showcases Taiwan’s efforts in support of SDGs

2017/09/05

A short film highlighting Taiwan’s efforts in support of the U.N. 2030 Sustainable Development Goals was released Sept. 1 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Titled “Taiwan: A Partner for a Better World,” the video features some 80 scenes showcasing the nation’s commitment to strengthening environmental protection and sustainable growth through such measures as embracing agricultural innovations, developing renewable energy solutions and promoting recycling. The film, running 2 minutes and 20 seconds, was uploaded to the MOFA-backed Trending Taiwan YouTube channel and Facebook page, and has garnered more than 2 million views on the platforms since its release.

Broad-based cooperation is the key to achieving objectives like environmental conservation, the ministry wrote on its official Facebook page, adding that “Taiwan has and always will be a partner for a better world.”

The film opens with shots of the natural beauty of Taiwan including Yushan, or Jade Mountain, the highest peak in East Asia at nearly 4,000 meters. Subsequent scenes convey the dangers of climate change before highlighting the success of government policies and public and private sector initiatives in such areas as fostering animal conservation, the adoption of electric vehicles and the development of new medical technologies.

Also featured are efforts to achieve transitional justice for indigenous peoples and strengthen the nation’s education and health care systems, according to the MOFA.

The video wraps up with images of a humpback whale and its calf so as to symbolize the country’s dedication to marine conservation, the ministry said, adding that regular sightings of the mammals off Taiwan’s eastern coast demonstrate the effectiveness of related endeavors.

Adopted by the U.N. General Assembly in 2015, the SDGs are intended to end poverty, protect the environment, and secure peace and prosperity around the world. They comprise 17 goals spanning such areas as affordable and clean energy, climate action, gender equality, health and well-being, and sustainable cities. 

Source: Taiwan Today (http://taiwantoday.tw/news.php?unit=15&post=120945)