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Forum on Sustainable Innovation and Cross-Generational Exchange: Exploring Net Zero, Sustainable Education, and Ecological Conservation to Promote Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration between Taiwan and the United States.Date: Friday, April 21, 2023Venue: Room 801, International Conference Center of Chang Yung-Fa FoundationForum Objectives:In response to Taiwan's efforts to promote the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD), and to seize opportunities for collaboration, the forum on sustainable innovation and development between Taiwan and the United States has been jointly planned by the academic and industry professionals from both countries. This forum aims to invite researchers, professionals, and students from Taiwan and the United States to explore and discuss various topics related to net-zero and scientific technology, sustainable education and innovation, ecological sustainability, and promote professional exchange and collaboration between Taiwan and the United States. This forum not only provides a platform for in-depth academic exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration, but also a stage for interaction, learning, and sharing between academia, industry professionals, and students.Event Details:Date: Friday, April 21, 2023, 9:00-17:00Website: http://tusiforum.ps-taiwan.org/en/index.htmlOnline Registration: https://reurl.cc/RvRnN9We cordially invite you to join us online!Five Core Concepts of the Forum:#Professional exchange#Forward-thinking#Innovation leadership#Diverse dialogue#Sustainable developmentFor more information about the forum, please visit http://tusiforum.ps-taiwan.org/en/index.html.

United as one, the North, Central, and South have achieved a milestone in green transportation by building an efficient metro system towards the goal of zero carbon emissions. We are grateful for the countless efforts of those who have contributed to this project and for planting the seeds of sustainability in our daily lives. May we leave not only beautiful scenery but also hope for a greener future.

[IYBSSD@Taiwan X Taipei Science Festival]

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After enduring the pandemic for three years, we can finally meet face-to-face to play science again! Are you excited? We're really looking forward to our date with you, and a date with science. Let's meet for science, have some fun with science, and work together for sustainability!

[IYBSSD@Taiwan X Taipei Science Festival]
Date: April 29th, 2023 (Saturday) 19:00 - 19:50
Location: National Taiwan Normal University Gongguan Campus Stadium

Schedule:
12:00-12:40 Opening Ceremony for Taipei Science Festival
12:00-18:00 Science Carnival with hands-on activities
17:00-18:50 Science-FUN Movie --- \Science Girl\
18:15-18:35 Science Guided Tour --- \Decoding Drones\
19:00-19:50 Science Night: Sustainable Future
19:50-21:00 Science of the Universe --- Astronomy Observation

Join us for \Sustainable Taipei, Science Soars\ and \Rooted in Science, Sustainable Taiwan\!

Taipei Science Festival
IYBSSDXTAIWAN
National Science and Technology Commission

Activity Goals aligned with SDGs Projects

Science research has confirmed that the impact of climate change is becoming increasingly urgent. The issue of climate change has garnered international attention as global temperatures continue to rise, causing more extreme and erratic weather patterns. We must learn to coexist with extreme weather and find ways to interact with nature, showcasing Taiwan's resilience.

This is the purpose of the "Climate Capriciousness•Taiwan Resilience" special exhibition, jointly launched by the National Science Council's Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainability Research, the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction, and the National Museum of Natural Science.

Over the course of four years, the exhibition will present different themes using a comprehensive and informative approach to science communication to help more people understand how Taiwanese scientists estimate climate change data. The exhibition aims to increase public awareness of climate variability, find ways to adapt, and develop strategies to improve resilience.

The exhibition is divided into three zones:Zone A: Coexisting with ClimateClimate is closely related to our daily lives, affecting what crops we plant based on seasonal changes and what clothes we choose to wear depending on the temperature. In order to live more comfortably, scientists have devoted efforts to understanding weather and climate change. As technology advances, we have come closer to understanding our relationship with the climate. How can we learn from the past to understand the present? How can we observe the wind, clouds, and sky to better understand our environment?

Zone B: Capriciousness and ResilienceIf global carbon reduction efforts fail, by the end of the century, Taiwan's summers could increase from 130 days to 210 days, and winters could decrease from 70 days to 0 days. Rainfall patterns are also expected to become increasingly uneven, with more "dry getting drier" and "wet getting wetter" conditions. What methods and strategies can we adopt to adapt and reduce the speed of climate change? How can we find resilience to coexist with unpredictable climate?

Zone C: Estimating Climate ChangeCurrently, science cannot accurately "predict" the future climate changes of the next hundred years. However, scientists have developed several scenarios of future greenhouse gas emissions, and using Earth system models and supercomputers to simulate the possible effects of these scenarios on the climate, assessing risk and developing appropriate response strategies.