5 experts propose 'Safeguarding Energy Transition 2.0' plan, President Lai reaffirms 3 nuclear energy principles
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed the three principles of nuclear energy: "nuclear safety without concerns, nuclear waste resolution, and social consensus" at the National Climate Change Response Committee meeting. Five private sector committee members proposed the "Safeguarding Energy Transition 2.0" action plan, advocating for transparent disclosure of nuclear power information and enhanced social dialogue.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 30th exclusive report) The Presidential Office today convened the 7th meeting of the "National Climate Change Response Committee." Five private sector committee members proposed the "Safeguarding Energy Transition 2.0" action plan, suggesting that the "Energy Information Platform" should fully disclose information on the three principles of nuclear power. President Lai Ching-te reiterated that regarding nuclear energy issues, the government has always adhered to the three principles of "nuclear safety without concerns, nuclear waste resolution, and social consensus," and will continue to strengthen social communication.
The Presidential Office today convened the National Climate Change Response Committee. Media reported that five private sector committee members, Li Ken-cheng, Huang Pin-han, Chen Hui-ping, Lei Ya-chi, and Chao Chia-wei, issued a joint statement before the meeting, stating that President Lai's stance supporting the restart of the Third Nuclear Power Plant not only failed to fully respond to past committee discussions and resolutions but also weakened the function of the energy information platform and further increased the difficulty of promoting Energy Transition 2.0 and social communication.
Media reports indicated that the committee members would propose the "Safeguarding Energy Transition 2.0 Emergency Action Plan" during the meeting, suggesting that the "Energy Information Platform" should fully disclose information on the three principles of nuclear power, hold public forums, and convene joint meetings of the All-Society Defense Resilience Committee and the Climate Change Response Committee.
Presidential Office spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui was asked about this at a press conference after the committee meeting today. She said that indeed, five committee members present today proposed the "Safeguarding Energy Transition 2.0" action plan in an ad hoc motion.
Kuo Ya-hui relayed that Committee Member Chao Chia-wei spoke first, mentioning three action items in the action plan: first, hoping for an energy information platform to consolidate all relevant information, allowing for further discussion on the three principles of energy.
Kuo Ya-hui relayed that regarding the second work suggestion, hoping to refer to the large forums held by the All-Society Defense Resilience Committee for full exchange of opinions, Chao Chia-wei felt that the National Climate Change Response Committee should also follow suit. The third suggestion mentioned that since the Climate Change Committee and Healthy Taiwan had already held joint meetings, whether there should also be joint meetings with the All-Society Defense Resilience Committee to conduct exercises and exchange experiences through joint discussions.
Kuo Ya-hui relayed that another committee member, Li Ken-cheng, mentioned that in addition to the action plan, he also shared the situation of attending the Third Nuclear Power Plant briefing session and hoped that in addition to removing regulatory obstacles for green energy development, the government would also increase efforts to enhance social acceptance.
Kuo Ya-hui said that after listening to the views of several committee members, the President stated that regarding nuclear energy issues, the government's stance has always been the three principles of "nuclear safety without concerns, nuclear waste resolution, and social consensus." Of course, sharing accurate information is very important, and sharing accurate information is an important part of social communication, which the government will continue to strengthen.
President Lai also mentioned that the committee members' proposals involve two committees, especially the joint part, and asked Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan Chang Tun-han to invite the executive secretaries of the two committees and relevant ministries to discuss how to proceed, and asked the committee members of the two committees to further communicate and discuss. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150430
The Presidential Office today convened the National Climate Change Response Committee. Media reported that five private sector committee members, Li Ken-cheng, Huang Pin-han, Chen Hui-ping, Lei Ya-chi, and Chao Chia-wei, issued a joint statement before the meeting, stating that President Lai's stance supporting the restart of the Third Nuclear Power Plant not only failed to fully respond to past committee discussions and resolutions but also weakened the function of the energy information platform and further increased the difficulty of promoting Energy Transition 2.0 and social communication.
Media reports indicated that the committee members would propose the "Safeguarding Energy Transition 2.0 Emergency Action Plan" during the meeting, suggesting that the "Energy Information Platform" should fully disclose information on the three principles of nuclear power, hold public forums, and convene joint meetings of the All-Society Defense Resilience Committee and the Climate Change Response Committee.
Presidential Office spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui was asked about this at a press conference after the committee meeting today. She said that indeed, five committee members present today proposed the "Safeguarding Energy Transition 2.0" action plan in an ad hoc motion.
Kuo Ya-hui relayed that Committee Member Chao Chia-wei spoke first, mentioning three action items in the action plan: first, hoping for an energy information platform to consolidate all relevant information, allowing for further discussion on the three principles of energy.
Kuo Ya-hui relayed that regarding the second work suggestion, hoping to refer to the large forums held by the All-Society Defense Resilience Committee for full exchange of opinions, Chao Chia-wei felt that the National Climate Change Response Committee should also follow suit. The third suggestion mentioned that since the Climate Change Committee and Healthy Taiwan had already held joint meetings, whether there should also be joint meetings with the All-Society Defense Resilience Committee to conduct exercises and exchange experiences through joint discussions.
Kuo Ya-hui relayed that another committee member, Li Ken-cheng, mentioned that in addition to the action plan, he also shared the situation of attending the Third Nuclear Power Plant briefing session and hoped that in addition to removing regulatory obstacles for green energy development, the government would also increase efforts to enhance social acceptance.
Kuo Ya-hui said that after listening to the views of several committee members, the President stated that regarding nuclear energy issues, the government's stance has always been the three principles of "nuclear safety without concerns, nuclear waste resolution, and social consensus." Of course, sharing accurate information is very important, and sharing accurate information is an important part of social communication, which the government will continue to strengthen.
President Lai also mentioned that the committee members' proposals involve two committees, especially the joint part, and asked Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan Chang Tun-han to invite the executive secretaries of the two committees and relevant ministries to discuss how to proceed, and asked the committee members of the two committees to further communicate and discuss. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150430