亞太永續行動獎-亞太永續行動獎 宜居永續城市獎:Outstanding City
新北市政府
New Taipei for SDGs. Build a livable and thriving cities for all
In October 2019, New Taipei City was the first city in Taiwan and tenth in the world to release its Voluntary Local Review (VLR) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), revealing to the world the city’s determination to achieve sustainability. In 2020, New Taipei was the only city in Taiwan invited to sign the New York City VLR Declaration, joining more than 320 cities worldwide in promoting the SDGs adopted by the United Nations. Citizens’ acknowledgment of the city government’s efforts has been the greatest motivation for moving toward sustainability. To New Taipei City Government, the values that SDGs reflection are shared by municipal departments, cities, and generations to come. Therefore, all partners to embody SDGs in various policies.
As Taiwan’s largest city, ensuring optimal quality of life for its citizens requires more sufficient consideration on pandemic preparation and sustainable development.
From 2020 to 2021, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how the world functions. Numerous cities have faced unprecedented issues as a result of the pandemic. Located in Taiwan that has seen little impact from the pandemic, locally, New Taipei not only responded with swift pandemic resource preparedness; internationally, timely support was given to our friends by donating supplies and sharing our pandemic prevention experience. Despite the pandemic, New Taipei City has remained steadfast on implementing SDGs and upholding the spirit of “leaving no one behind.” We believe solid friendship is most needed in times of difficulties, and “New Taipei, New Normal” can only be co-created by standing together through thick and thin.
This paper will use 18 cases and 7 statistics to present how the New Taipei City Government contributes to make New Taipei City become a livable and sustainable City.
For example, affordable and sustainable transportation systems includes the "three-ring, six-line" mass rapid transit system and promoting green transportation despite the pandemic. Involvement in urban planning and management includes the Wenzizun Flagship Project promotes the development of northern Taiwan and Taiwan's First Solar Photovoltaic Citizen Power Plant. Minimize impact of urban development and economic activities on the environment includes the transformation of Wugu garbage dump and renewable energy capacity boost cuts carbon emissions. Protection of world cultural and natural heritages includes Hakka Yimin Festival and launching an indigenous agricultural renaissance. Safe, inclusive, and green public spaces includes featured parks made inclusive for citizens of all ages and public market renovated to create safe and hygienic shopping environments.
Finally, New Taipei City released the 2021 New Taipei SDGs Voluntary Local Review (VLR). Despite the difficulties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, New Taipei City continued to uphold the SDG spirit of “leaving no one behind” in its journey toward becoming a city where citizens can live and work in peace.
As Taiwan’s largest city, ensuring optimal quality of life for its citizens requires more sufficient consideration on pandemic preparation and sustainable development.
From 2020 to 2021, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how the world functions. Numerous cities have faced unprecedented issues as a result of the pandemic. Located in Taiwan that has seen little impact from the pandemic, locally, New Taipei not only responded with swift pandemic resource preparedness; internationally, timely support was given to our friends by donating supplies and sharing our pandemic prevention experience. Despite the pandemic, New Taipei City has remained steadfast on implementing SDGs and upholding the spirit of “leaving no one behind.” We believe solid friendship is most needed in times of difficulties, and “New Taipei, New Normal” can only be co-created by standing together through thick and thin.
This paper will use 18 cases and 7 statistics to present how the New Taipei City Government contributes to make New Taipei City become a livable and sustainable City.
For example, affordable and sustainable transportation systems includes the "three-ring, six-line" mass rapid transit system and promoting green transportation despite the pandemic. Involvement in urban planning and management includes the Wenzizun Flagship Project promotes the development of northern Taiwan and Taiwan's First Solar Photovoltaic Citizen Power Plant. Minimize impact of urban development and economic activities on the environment includes the transformation of Wugu garbage dump and renewable energy capacity boost cuts carbon emissions. Protection of world cultural and natural heritages includes Hakka Yimin Festival and launching an indigenous agricultural renaissance. Safe, inclusive, and green public spaces includes featured parks made inclusive for citizens of all ages and public market renovated to create safe and hygienic shopping environments.
Finally, New Taipei City released the 2021 New Taipei SDGs Voluntary Local Review (VLR). Despite the difficulties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, New Taipei City continued to uphold the SDG spirit of “leaving no one behind” in its journey toward becoming a city where citizens can live and work in peace.