Three winners from the United Kingdom, Hungary, and the Philippines, successfully defend their proposals to a panel of experts and come home with a USD 20,000 award.
Five months after the launch of the “Go Green
with Taiwan” project by Taiwan International Trade Administration (TITA) and
Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), and after receiving a total
of 396 proposals from 45 countries around the world, the most exciting part is
finally here.
On December 9, 2024, the Top 5 finalists went
on an all-expense paid trip to Taiwan where they presented their entries and
convinced a distinguished panel of experts and judges from Taiwan that their
entries can and will help change the way we live and establish a better—and
greener—living society, not just for humans but for the environment as well.
After a thorough deliberation process, the
Top 3 proposals were declared as the winners on December 11, 2024. Each of the
Top 3 proposals will be awarded the top prize of US$20,000. Through their
acceptance speech, they relayed their inspiration, purpose, and gratitude for
being able to take part in this global campaign.
The Top
3 GLOBAL WINNERS are:
|
Country |
Winning Proposals |
|
The United Kingdom |
Digital Fashion: Transforming Fashion for a
Sustainable Future |
|
Hungary |
Investigation of the application of
evaporative cooling using porous materials (row ceramics) |
|
The Philippines |
Sweet Solutions to the Plastic Crisis:
Compostable Sugarcane-based Alternatives |
Ms. Cynthia Kiang, Director General of the
International Trade Administration under Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs,
highlighted that through this initiative we were able to showcase the
creativity of proposers around the globe by combining Taiwanese sustainable
green products and solutions. Our aim is to promote Taiwan's sustainable green
industry and fostering international cooperation for global sustainable
development.
President & CEO of the Taiwan External
Trade Development Council, Mr. Simon Wang, expressed that 396 proposals were
submitted and the probability of being selected as one of the top six finalists
is merely 1.5%. Each proposal was noted for its distinct innovation. Through
this event, international allies have also assisted in promoting the project,
with the collective aim of working together to protect our singular planet.
Mr. Stan Shih, Founder & Honorary
Chairman of Acer Group and Honorary Ambassador of the Go Green with Taiwan
campaign, emphasized that this initiative is set to make a significant global
impact by drawing international attention and encouraging collaborative
engagement. It serves as a platform to highlight Taiwan's cutting-edge green
technologies and innovative sustainable solutions on the global stage.
Representative of Jury, Secretary General of
Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy, Ms. Li-Fang Chou, expressed her
fascination with the variety of the proposals gathered worldwide, stating that
this campaign will without doubt open countless doors and opportunities for
international environmental collaborations.
"Go Green with Taiwan" emerges as a groundbreaking global
proposal campaign that invites creative minds worldwide to develop meaningful
and innovative solutions for a sustainable future. The initiative, which has
garnered an impressive 396 proposals from 45 countries including Hungary,
Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, the United States, and nations
across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, symbolizes Taiwan's commitment to
technological cooperation and environmental sustainability. By encouraging
participation from individuals, social institutions, and non-governmental
organizations, the campaign seeks to showcase Taiwan's game-changing technological
advancements and promote collaborative efforts to address global challenges.
This comprehensive contest aims to leverage Taiwanese products and solutions to
create tangible improvements in society, demonstrating the nation's potential
to drive meaningful global change.
For
more details, visit facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph or the Go Green with
Taiwan official website at https://gogreen.taiwanexcellence.org/.