Mobilising action globally to accelerate implementation of climate commitments

In 2026, extreme heat continued to sweep across the globe, with historically high temperatures occurring in many regions. Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record. These temperatures intensified drought and wildfires and put pressure on water resources. This disrupted public health, energy supplies and economic activity. Taiwan has likewise faced climate risks including extreme heat, heavy rainfall and typhoons. Climate change has become a shared challenge with profound implications for social stability, industrial development and national resilience.

Against this backdrop, global climate governance is moving beyond the formulation of targets and commitments towards concrete implementation. At this year’s COP31 meeting, participants will emphasise the principles of dialogue, consensus and action while working to turn commitments into concrete, trackable results. Even though Taiwan is not a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, it continues to work on climate governance in the spirit of the Paris Agreement. Having submitted its 2035 nationally determined contributions in 2025, Taiwan is now translating its emissions reduction targets into action by many government agencies to reach a green industrial transition, resource circulation, climate adaptation and a just transition. It is also collaborating with international partners to develop practical solutions.