APSAA 亞太永續行動獎(Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards )-Sustainability Action Award SDG11:Silver
Nantou Branch, Agency of Rural Development and Soi and Water Conservation, MOA
Green Care Co-Farming, Net-Zero Co-Living.
Since 2021, the Nantou Branch of the Development of Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation, MOA has been implementing the “Green Care Program” in rural communities across Changhua, Nantou, Yunlin, and Chiayi. Centered on “Co-Farming for Green Care, Coexisting for Net Zero,” the program integrates elder care with climate action. It builds a localized, low-carbon support model through four pillars: Green Environment, Green Diet, Green Therapy, and Green Companionship. Actions include community gardens, composting, elder-involved recycling, and home gardening to strengthen participation and support networks. In 2024, it collaborated with 52 communities, invested US$1.43 million, and reduced 250 tons of CO₂e. A Social Return on Investment (SROI) model showed a total value of 3.2. This initiative directly supports SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, offering strong replicability and long-term value.