Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing mankind in this century, especially many countries with diplomatic relations with our country are located in the Pacific Ocean or the Caribbean Sea, such as the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, St. Vincent, St. Christopher, and other countries, are facing the global warming, sea level rise, extreme climate damage. In fact, the climate issue is not only a global issue but also an important part of foreign affairs. Given that my country has accumulated a lot of valuable experience in dealing with climate change, diplomats should consider how to use their professional knowledge and capabilities to assist the government when promoting diplomatic work. Only by promoting "climate diplomacy" can we do our part for the planet while strengthening our friendship. Understanding the current status of the climate change literacy of our diplomats is the basic work for implementing "climate diplomacy". The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taught local farmers in some small island countries. Use mobile phones to establish a flood warning system, assist in setting up weather stations to grasp the trend of climate change early, and introduce drought-resistant crops to increase food production. The Marshall Islands are facing a warming crisis: if the sea level rises to submerge the entire Marshall Islands, 8.8% of Taiwan's land will also sink into the sea, and more than half of the Penghu Islands will disappear.

Implemented by Department of Earth and Life Science
Date: 2022/08/05