Taiwan and India Strengthen Climate Commitments at SDG Asia Expo
Taiwan and India have stepped up their climate commitments, with both nations showcasing their policies at the recent SDG Asia Expo in Taipei. Taiwan, despite not being a UN member, is actively managing its climate policy, while India is at a critical juncture, advancing its climate architecture.
Taiwan has set ambitious climate targets, including stricter cuts by 2030, 2032, and 2035, supported by laws and clear plans. The island nation is also influencing climate action across Asia through its supply chains. Taiwanese companies and international buyers are demanding low-carbon sourcing, demonstrating how economic power can drive environmental change.
The SDG Asia Expo, held from Sept. 11 to 13, provided a platform for Taiwan and India to demonstrate their climate management outside traditional international contexts. Both nations shared their experiences and explored how they could assist each other. Taiwan's strong corporate transparency can complement India's expertise in renewable energy deployment and green hydrogen. Meanwhile, India is building resilience into its climate policies, focusing on institutional capacity and protecting vulnerable sectors.
Taiwan and India have the opportunity to deliver climate outcomes at COP30, setting a model for other developing nations. To ensure pledges translate into action, regulations must have teeth, and transitions must be fair to workers and communities. As the SDG Asia Expo showed, real commitments with timelines and enforcement mechanisms are crucial, not just empty slogans.
