"Decarbonization Driven by Citizens" — Japan-Taiwan Forum Held to Commemorate the Release of the Japanese Edition of "Challenge Zero Emissions: Taiwan's Approach to Designing Future Actions" (April 14)

Taiwan's public research institution, the Institute of Information Science and Technology (IIIT), is holding a Japan-Taiwan Forum to commemorate the release of the Japanese edition of its compiled work "Challenge Zero Emissions: Taiwan's Approach to Designing Future Actions." The Japanese edition of this book is published by Shkōsha, which is also cooperating in the holding of this forum. This project was previously announced through a full-page advertisement (5-dan) in the Mainichi Shimbun national edition on March 31, 2026, widely publicizing Taiwan's "citizen-led decarbonized society" practices and the forum. The advertisement, accompanied by visuals, highlighted real-world examples of Taiwan's progress toward a net-zero society, including community-led energy transition, circular economy practices, and social implementation through citizen networks. This book systematically presents Taiwan's initiatives from the perspective of the interplay between policy, society, and local communities, detailing "sandbox-type demonstrations" where citizens, companies, government, and research institutions collaborate, supported by the Executive Yuan's Net Zero Technology Program. A key characteristic of the book is its approach to decarbonization as a process of social transformation centered on empowering individual citizens, extending beyond mere systems and technology.

**■ Participation Application**
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**■ Event Overview**
Name: Publication Commemorative Forum
"Challenge Zero Emissions: Taiwan's Approach to Designing Future Actions"
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 19:00-21:00
Venue: Taiwan Cultural Center, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan (1-1-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Format: In-person (Press conference to be held concurrently)
Participation Fee: Free
Capacity: 80 people (Advance registration required, first-come, first-served)
Organizer: Institute of Information Science and Technology (Taiwan)
Cooperation: Shkōsha

**■ Speakers**
* Former Minister of the Environment (Guest Speech): Yoshiaki Harada
* Member of the House of Representatives: Hitoshi Aoyagi
* Taiwan Net Zero Technology Program Promotion Group: Chou Su-ching, Chief Advisor
* National Sun Yat-sen University, College of West Bay: Kayo Ito, Assistant Professor
* Moderator: Go Jimon, Professor (Faculty of Social Studies, Daito Bunka University)

**■ Book Information (Based on Honten.com)**
Title: "Challenge Zero Emissions: Taiwan's Approach to Designing Future Actions"
Editor: Institute of Information Science and Technology
Translator: Kayo Ito
Format: A5 size, full color, 180 pages
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
ISBN: 978-4-86735-062-1

[Table of Contents]
Preface: Hitoshi Aoyagi (Representative Director, SDGs Entrepreneurs Association / Member of the House of Representatives), Kazuyuki Katayama (Representative, Taipei Office, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association)
Introduction:
01: Taiwanese Innovation Blossoming from a Sandbox – Awareness activities surrounding "Net Zero" initiatives by citizens
02: Community University Association of Taiwan – Setting Sail from the Mist – Citizen Actions Aiming for a Net Zero Society
03: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Green Energy and Environment Research Laboratories – The synergy of knowledge creates technological turning points towards Net Zero

Case Studies:
01: The Repair Shop for Things and Hearts – The largest sustainable citizen network in Taipei, connected by "Pink Panther"
02: A New Form of Social Welfare – Shinlu Foundation – From Public Welfare Activities to Green Action
03: Circular Packaging and New Cooling Technology – Housewives Association Cooperative – Sustainable Promises from Production to Table
04: The Gentle Power Supporting Net Zero – Lu Wei Nu Li Opens a New Frontier in the Circular Economy
05: Giving New Value to Pruned Branches – ReWood Paves the Way for an Urban Wood-Environmental Economy – Reducing CO2 by 10 Million Tons Annually
06: Net Zero Challenge Starting with a Cup of Coffee – Woou – Semiconductor Doctor Tackles the Future of Agricultural Decarbonization
07: New Model for Net Zero Agriculture – Da Ren He Zuo She Builds Competitiveness for Taiwanese Soybeans
08: The Future of Regional Agriculture Towards Net Zero, Opened by Photosynthetic Bacteria – Dah Yu Shan Foundation – Walking with Farmers on the Path to Agricultural Net Zero
09: Sustainable Aquaculture and Seagrass Blue Carbon – Chigu Coastal Protection Association and Cheng Yang Environmental Consultants Depict the Future of Net Zero in Fishing Villages
10: Building a Resilient Taiwan – Chu Ying Shan Association – The Path to Energy Independence Starting from the Community
11: Reproducible Energy Transition Model – Tan Yuan Technology Tackles the Path to 4,000 Micro-Hydro Power Plants: "The Power of a Thousand Waterways"

Conclusion: Belief Bridges the Gap

Detail: https://www.hanmoto.com/bd/isbn/9784867350621

**■ Background**
In Taiwan, government, companies, citizens, and researchers are collaborating to implement a decarbonized society at the regional level. This "sandbox-type" social experiment is gaining international attention as a new model for solving social issues in Asia. This forum will share practical knowledge from these initiatives and explore the potential for GX policies and community-led decarbonization in Japan.

**■ Future Developments**
* Mainichi Shimbun Full 5-dan Advertisement (Completed)
* Book reviews in national and specialized media
* Complimentary copies sent to media personnel
* Social media and web media deployment

**■ Company Overview**
Shkōsha is a publisher that builds an intellectual foundation connecting Asia and Japan, focusing on thought, history, and society.

**■ Inquiries**
Shkōsha
Contact: Yukio Kawabata
Email: kawasachi53@gmail.com