APSAA 亞太永續行動獎(Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards )-Sustainability Action Award SDG13:Gold
Agency of Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation,MOA
Resilient Rural Sustainable Soil and Water Conservation Education
Agency of Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation (ARDSWC) is Taiwan’s central authority for slopeland management and rural development. Integrating “rural” and “soil and water conservation”, we aim to promote sustainable rural environment and comprehensive planning. In response to climate change, it upholds a vision to build resilient and sustainable rural communities through disaster risk reduction.
To strengthen public awareness of soil and water conservation, we conduct systematic educational initiatives to enhance basic knowledge and disaster preparedness, particularly among teachers and students, fostering long-term sustainability through education.
On the technical front, we introduced carbon reduction guidelines for rural SWC projects, verified by BSI In 2024, a 12.98% reduction rate was achieved, exceeding the original 10% target. Educationally, we have developed 180 seed schools and 31 model sites as local hubs for knowledge sharing.
Through mobile campaigns, educational theater, outdoor learning, and seed teacher programs, we promote inclusive engagement. The website consolidates resources and replicates innovative tools to make knowledge impactful.