New group urges unity in climate change fightADAPTATION: Taiwan must plan for changing climate policies, which are likely to affect supply chains, but also provide business opportunities, Camyale Chao saidBy Sherry Hsiao / Staff reporterA group of advocates yesterday announced the formation of an alliance in Taipei called Business Action on Climate Change (BACC), aimed at facilitating a more integrated effort to fight climate change among the private sector, the government and the public. Business Action on Climate Change cofounder Niven Huang, center, announces the formation of the alliance at a news conference in Taipei yesterday. Photo: Tu Chien-jung, Taipei TimesTo conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions, all main sectors of the economy must transition at the same time, he said. Even trying its hardest, Taiwan would only be able to reduce global carbon emissions by less than 1 percent, he said. There are now many new ways to deal with environmental issues that can give rise to new business opportunities, Su said.

Source: Taipei Times December 07, 2020 15:56 UTC