The country receives a very low rating in the GHG Emissions and Energy Use categories and a low in Renewable Energy and Climate Policy.
In 2022, Taiwan announced it is targeting 2050 for net zero. The government also passed a Climate Change Response Act. This policy makes the net-zero target legally binding.
Fossil fuel phase-out needed
Taiwan’s share of renewable energy in electricity was 8.6% in 2022. It announced a target share of 20% by 2025 and wants to achieve 30% by 2030. The CCPI country experts request further increasing of Taiwan’s share of renewables and planning of a fossil fuel phase-out in the near future.Taiwan is not an official party member to the UNFCCC. The CCPI experts acknowledge Taiwan seeking participation under the UNFCCC and using the forum constructively. Taiwan published an Intended nationally determined contribution (INDC) in 2015.
Overall, the experts see the net-zero target as one of the main improvements in Taiwan’s climate policies. Meanwhile, they demand an end to fossil fuel subsidies, concrete policies for achieve ambitions, and expanded clean energy, while protecting the natural environment.
