Climate Change in Taiwan: National Scientific Report 2024

Climate Change in Taiwan: National Scientific Report 2024” (hereinafter the Report) as required by Taiwan’s “Climate Change Response Act,” that was passed in early 2023 is jointly issued by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and the Ministry of Environment and released on 8 May 2024. This Report focuses on climate change science, impacts, and adaptation and is divided into five chapters. The first three chapters address climate change trends and projections, and the last two chapters cover impacts and adaptation. Chapter 1 examines climate change globally and in East Asia in particular. Chapters 2 and 3 analyze Taiwan's climate trends and projections. Chapter 4 compiles information on challenges such as the impacts of climate on water resources, slope land, coastal areas, food security, ecology, health, and urban–rural planning. Chapter 5 explores scientific discourse on climate risk and adaptation, offering a reference for ministries and local governments in their planning of adaptation strategies.

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Climate Change in Taiwan: National Scientific Report 2024(in Chinese)