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I. Purpose of the Program
This course is organized to uphold the spirit of global vision and local action and to deepen Taiwan’s leadership role in promoting environmental education in the Asia-Pacific region. This course combines international vision with local action and is designed for foreign students in Taiwan. By visiting some of Taiwan’s traditional aquaculture industry sites and observing environmental challenges and policy responses, participants will be able to directly see local sustainability challenges and think about ways to engage in environmental action. By gaining practical experience and seeing multiple perspectives, they will fulfill the purpose of engaging in international environmental education exchanges for youth.
The theme of the course is "Local Environmental Action and Circular Economy," aligning with Taiwan’s 2050 Net-Zero Transition strategy on resource circulation. It focuses on the issue of "white pollution" in the ocean that is confronting the oyster industry along the coastal areas of Budai Township in Chiayi County. Starting from real-world industry settings, the course guides students to understand the following contexts:
1. Industrial development and environmental pressure: Traditional oyster farming has driven local economic development, but it has also created an environmental burden due to waste oyster shells, oyster sheds, and polystyrene floats.
2. The practice and transformation of the circular economy: From the reuse of oyster shells and the recycling of waste fishing nets to corporate ESG actions, this section will show how Taiwan’s policies, industries, and communities respond to environmental challenges.
3. Local action and international dialogue: Considering cases of young people returning to their hometown, international students, through stimulating group exchanges, will propose solutions, and form green suggestions that are culturally suitable and feasible.
II. Eligibility and Qualifications
This program is designed for students from Asia-Pacific countries who are studying in Taiwan. However, a number of local students interested in environmental education and practitioners in environmental education will also be selected to participate. Priority will be given to individuals who have never taken the course before. The organizer will verify that applicants have the following qualifications before selecting participants.
·International students studying in Taiwan universities and colleges under the "Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan".
·Students from universities and colleges in Taiwan who are studying in environment-related departments or are interested in environmental education (including master’s and doctoral students). An English certification document to verify English proficiency must be provided.
·Practitioners in the field of environmental education in Taiwan must provide an English certification document to prove their English language proficiency.
III. Registration Procedure and Timeline
Registration Online at https://reurl.cc/4LvzWj.
Registration Period: From now until July 4, 2025
Two weeks after the application deadline, acceptance notices will be sent by e-mail.
IV. Course Deposit
To guarantee attendance, participants must pay a confirmation deposit which will be returned at the end of the program.
Upon receiving notification of acceptance, participants must pay a confirmation deposit of NT$1,000 by the date specified in their acceptance e-mail. The deposit will be returned in cash on the day that participants complete the program. Participants who fail to pay by the deadline will forfeit their spot in the program. The deposit will not be returned to those who fail to attend the program or do not complete it.
V. Contact Information
Ministry of Environment
Ms. Yi-Ching Lin
yiching.lin@moenv.gov.tw
Global Environmental Education Partnership Asia-Pacific Regional Center (GEEP APRC)
Contact number: 02-2388-0028
Ms. Hui-Hui Kou, Email: yixue8913@gmail.com
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