Impactful University Program on Climate Change

     National Chiayi University (NCYU) implements training programs, educational materials, and research initiatives on climate change through education, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. Key examples include the First-Generation Electric Vehicle Project promoting renewable mobility. The 12th International Conference on Plant Protection Science (ICCPS 2024), which connected experts from Taiwan, Japan, and Korea to enhance agricultural resilience, and the Chiayi Wind Cup Sustainable Energy Invitational, which trains rural youth in renewable energy design, using the U.S. KidWind model.
In addition, NCYU operates the Energy Diagnostic Center (EDC), which trains certified students in carbon reduction and energy efficiency diagnostics, developing standardized manuals and tools for industrial and educational use, with over 30 on-site audits and outreach sessions conducted annually. The university collaborates with the Metal Industries Research and Development Centre and the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency to advance smart agriculture, circular forestry, and net-zero technologies.  Furthermore, NCYU co-hosts the Tri-Campus Sustainability Forum with Kagawa University (Japan) and Chiang Mai University (Thailand), sharing climate action teaching materials and seminar outcomes internationally. These programs are implemented internationally through collaborations and knowledge exchange within partner networks across Asia, and are continuously expanded to strengthen educational outreach and climate resilience capacity.

     Collectively, these initiatives have reached over 500 international participants annually and contribute significantly to SDG 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, and 15, positioning NCYU as a leading institution for climate change education and innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.