To strengthen energy security and system resilience, the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee, comprising Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the American Institute in Taiwan, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, the Australian Office, and the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, together with the Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, co organized the 2025 GCTF International Workshop on Building a Resilient Energy Future from November 12 to 14, 2025, at the Grand Victoria Hotel in Taipei. The event brought together around 110 government officials, scholars, and industry representatives from 20 countries to share cross-border experiences and engage in policy dialogue. On November 12, the British Office Taipei also announced its accession as the sixth official GCTF partner.
In his opening remarks, Minister of Economic Affairs Ming-Hsin Kung emphasized that, in the face of global climate change, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical challenges, countries must balance a stable energy supply with carbon reduction responsibilities during the energy transition. Taiwan, while promoting diversified green energy development and deep energy conservation, is also proactively strengthening smart grids, energy storage systems, and distributed energy infrastructure to ensure energy security and resilience. Minister Kung pointed out that GCTF serves as an important platform for Taiwan and its like-minded partners to foster global exchanges and capacity building. He expressed hope that the workshop would enable Taiwan to share its experiences with more partner countries, deepen cooperation, and drive energy transition across the Asia-Pacific region.
The three-day workshop features six panel discussions covering energy transition and resilience, renewable energy development, circular economy, energy efficiency, grid resilience, and critical minerals. International speakers shared successful case studies, including the use of AI technologies to improve energy efficiency, the development of microgrids to support post-disaster recovery, and innovative recycling of solar panels and battery materials to implement circular economy practices. Following the workshop, international participants visited Taipower's Tatan Power Plant and CPC's Third LNG Receiving Terminal to gain firsthand insights into Taiwan's concrete achievements in ensuring a stable power supply and enhancing energy resilience.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs stated that the workshop demonstrates Taiwan's contribution and growing international influence in strengthening regional energy stability, while also showcasing the long-term achievements of GCTF partner cooperation. Looking ahead, Taiwan will continue to deepen strategic collaboration with the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, while expanding policy and technical exchanges with more countries. Together, these efforts aim to build a cross-national, cross-sector energy cooperation network to create a more inclusive and resilient future for global energy supply.
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