Impactful University Program on Climate Change

        National Chiayi University has several impactful programs addressing climate change, demonstrating a solid commitment to sustainability, carbon reduction, and environmental awareness:

1. International Collaboration for Carbon Emission Monitoring in Rice Cultivation: NCYU collaborates with Chiang Mai University on a project to monitor carbon emissions during rice growth. This research contributes to sustainable agriculture by understanding the carbon impact of rice cultivation, a significant agricultural practice in the region. The project promotes climate action through cross-border research and knowledge-sharing. As part of this collaboration, the teams from both universities hold monthly online seminars and meet in person every six months for a symposium to exchange research findings and insights.

2. Energy Diagnostic Center (EDC): NCYU established the EDC to assist local businesses and factories evaluate their electricity usage. This initiative provides free energy assessments and certified reports with practical energy-saving recommendations recognized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The program includes specialized training for students who participate in on-site diagnostics and report writing, fostering a skilled workforce in energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

3. Tree Planting on Arbor Day: Through the i-Tree program initiated by the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, NCYU distributes saplings annually to community members for planting on Arbor Day. This program helps increase green cover, contribute to carbon sequestration, and promote community engagement in climate action.

4. Climate Change Monitoring Collaboration with Academia Sinica: NCYU collaborates with the Climate Change Research Institute of Academia Sinica to implement climate change monitoring programs. This collaboration enhances the university’s capacity to track climate indicators and assess environmental impacts.

5. Air Quality Monitoring with the Environmental Protection Administration: NCYU participates in an air quality monitoring program on its Sinmin campus in partnership with the Environmental Protection Administration of the Executive Yuan. This initiative provides valuable air quality data, helping monitor and improve campus and community environmental health.

6. GLORIA Project on Alpine Vegetation Monitoring: NCYU is part of the Global Observation Research Initiative (GLORIA), a project that monitors alpine vegetation responses to climate change. This initiative follows a standardized multi-summit protocol and contributes valuable data to understand ecological changes in alpine environments.

Additional evidence links: 

1. https://youtu.be/4OERivtqAt8

2. https://youtu.be/gf44Ij5PqD8

3. https://youtu.be/ablVAcuidDs