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SchemeSmart Disaster PreventionEnergy and Carbon ReductionSustainable EnvironmentCulture and Industry
SchemeSmart Disaster PreventionEnergy and Carbon ReductionSustainable EnvironmentCulture and Industry
1、Meeting and follow-up of progress
The task force convenes once in 1 to 2 months for project coordination and follow-up with progress of the project. The overall direction and resource sharing will be discussed. The faculty and the students will share their insight with one another and jointly review if the project unfolds in a direction congruent with the scheme. The quarterly OKR indicators have also been established as routine tracking material. The content of works and the progress will be tracked by the Master Scheme, and will be reported to the Office of Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility for follow-up.
2、Organizing SIG Activities
During Phase III of this project, a SIG event titled “Thriving with Environment and Advancement with Bamboo” will be held, involving five schools that promote bamboo-related goals for inter-school exchange. Relevant industry, government, academia, and research units from across Taiwan will also be invited to participate in discussions regarding the current regulations and standards governing the bamboo industry in Taiwan, along with the challenges and improvement measures. This initiative aims to inventory, allocate, and match the resources of the bamboo industry in Taiwan, coordinating efforts to guide the industry toward feasible development directions. The findings will be publicly available for reference by related units.
3、Compilation of the University Social Responsibility Report
support the Office of Sustainability Development and Social Responsibility in the compilation of the annual University Social Responsibility Report and disclose to the public the result of our effort.
4、Satisfaction survey on the activities
In alignment with the direction of rolling adjustment of the scheme to the needs of the field, this task force will design an appropriate questionnaire for the survey of opinions depending on the participants as reference for holding activities in the future. At the end of the year, we will also support the Office of Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility in conducting an annual satisfaction survey as reference for the overall planning and cooperation of the scheme for the next year.
1、Strengthening Local Disaster Resilience
Building on the foundation established through previous projects, our team will continue fostering resilient communities and conducting self-sufficient disaster preparedness courses in the front- and back-mountain villages of Fuxing District. These efforts aim to equip local residents with essential awareness and capabilities for proactive disaster prevention. Leveraging climate change analyses from the National Science and Technology Council, we will refine strategies for disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery—enhancing the community’s ability to adapt to and withstand disasters.
2、Enhancing and Expanding Disaster Prevention Education
Beyond collaborating with local communities to promote self-sufficient disaster preparedness, our team will further diversify disaster education efforts. This includes hands-on model-making, disaster learning and monitoring equipment, and the integration of disaster preparedness initiatives with neighborhood groups, elementary schools, local churches, and associations. Additionally, we will conduct structural assessments and seismic evaluations of key sites, fostering greater regional awareness and strengthening coordinated disaster prevention efforts.
3、Advancing Disaster Prevention Technology
As we promote self-sufficient disaster preparedness and resilient communities across Fuxing District, our team will continue introducing disaster prevention apps and LINE-based tools, empowering residents to share and leverage technology for enhanced preparedness. Additionally, we plan to integrate monitoring data from central government agencies, particularly the Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation Agency’s large-scale landslide monitoring system. By strengthening local disaster prevention technologies, we aim to enhance coordinated mitigation efforts and improve the community’s capacity for autonomous emergency response.
4、Digitalizing Disaster Information
We will continue gathering GNSS displacement data in Fuxing District and integrating it with disaster prevention technologies to create a comprehensive local disaster intelligence system. This consolidated information will serve as a valuable resource for local government agencies and schools, supporting self-sufficient disaster preparedness and education initiatives. Additionally, we will enhance the Fuxing District Sustainable Environment Learning Network by improving the integration and presentation of disaster-related data, developing digital learning materials to foster greater disaster awareness and practical application.
5、Exploring Bamboo Forest Conservation for Soil and Water Management
Building on previous efforts to address climate change threats to local bamboo forests, our team has collaborated with experts from the Soil and Water Conservation Bureau and the Forestry Bureau to study evaluation methods for bamboo forest conservation. In this phase, we will establish pilot conservation areas in partnership with local schools and industries to explore effective soil and water management strategies. These demonstration sites will serve as both practical educational resources and a foundation for developing region-specific disaster prevention techniques.
1、Evaluation and Planning of Microclimate Stations and Microgrid Systems
The information gathered from microclimate stations will help assess the energy generation potential in various areas, enabling the evaluation of energy storage system capacities. By establishing microgrid systems, we aim to ensure emergency power supply for the region and promote energy-saving measures during normal operation. In the initial phase, our team installed three microclimate stations and two microgrid systems in Fuxing District. Moving forward, we will maintain these systems and further assess the feasibility of expanding them to the back-mountain villages. The collected data will be integrated into the Fuxing District Sustainable Environment Learning Network, providing local residents with a better understanding of the climate conditions in their area.
2、Carbon Sequestration Potential Assessment
Fuxing District is home to vast bamboo forests, which, if harnessed for their carbon sequestration capabilities and renewable energy potential, could establish a sustainable ecological system. This would significantly contribute to achieving carbon neutrality goals. As part of this initiative, our team will assess the carbon storage potential of the bamboo forests in Fuxing District.
3、Evaluation of Efficient Bamboo Waste Processing Technologies
Beyond carbon reduction, bamboo forests can also generate bioenergy, boosting local energy self-sufficiency. Building on our initial assessment of bamboo waste-to-energy processes, our team will continue to develop efficient waste processing technologies. We will further explore the potential of utilizing local bamboo waste for bioenergy production, assessing its viability and application potential.
4、Promotion of Energy and Carbon Reduction Education
In the previous phase, our team actively promoted energy and carbon reduction topics in local elementary schools in Fuxing District. In this phase, we will broaden the scope to include new themes such as carbon sequestration and waste utilization. Through diverse activities, including community lectures and educational programs in schools, we aim to enhance local residents’ and students’ understanding of green energy, renewable energy, and carbon reduction issues.
Assessment and installation of the micro power grid system
Microgrid system education training and data monitoring
Installation of micro meteorological station and data gathering
Education program for energy and carbon reduction
Installation of the Fuxing District Sustainable Environment Learning Website
1、Safe Water Usagey
Fuxing District is located within a watershed area, yet most of the water used by residents is sourced from mountain springs through basic water supply systems. Concerns regarding water volume, quality, and maintenance are important to the local community. To address these issues, our team will assist in testing the water quality from these systems and offer improvement recommendations, ensuring that local residents have access to safe and clean water.
2、Guidance on Wastewater Discharge for Campsites
The Environmental Protection Agency requires that campsites within water pollution control zones adhere to effluent discharge standards, with the “Prohibition of Water Pollution Behavior” regulation set to take effect in 2025. Our team will assist campsite operators in Fuxing District by helping them better understand the regulations and methods for improvement. We will also support the evaluation of their equipment’s suitability, ensuring that wastewater discharge from campsites complies with the new regulations.
3、Microplastic Survey
Microplastics have emerged as a major global environmental concern in recent years. In the previous phase, a student team conducted regular water quality sampling and produced two research papers. Building on these results, our team will continue monitoring microplastics, focusing on sources such as the simple water supply systems, wastewater from campsites, and microplastics in the Daxi River artificial wetlands.
4、Bamboo Waste Recycling
In the previous phase, our team conducted tests on the material properties of bamboo waste. In this phase, we will continue to assess and plan for the reuse of bamboo waste. Through collaboration with local schools and businesses, we aim to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for developing high-value bamboo products.
5、Air Quality Monitoring
In the previous phase, our team installed air pollution indicator panels at Yisheng Elementary School to monitor air quality, with real-time data integrated into the Fuxing District Sustainable Environment Learning Network. In this phase, we will continue utilizing air pollution indicators developed by the Atmospheric Science Department of Central University, combined with data from national monitoring stations, to track air quality and raise awareness of air pollution among local residents.
6、Environmental Education Promotion
Building on our previous collaboration with Rizhao International Co., Ltd., we will continue to integrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives by supporting Youyou Xiayun Fish-Vegetable Symbiotic Farm and Yisheng Elementary School in the installation of water quality sensors. In this phase, we will further strengthen cross-disciplinary partnerships between USR and CSR, combining fieldwork with school curricula to promote water resource education and food and agriculture education. This approach will foster a collaborative model of industry-academia cooperation, facilitating a stronger connection between local education and practical implementation.
1、Establishment of the Bamboo Industry North Division Material Yard
As part of the emerging bamboo industry revitalization plan, which aims to establish material yards in northern, central, and southern Taiwan, our team will collaborate with the Forest Conservation Bureau and local teams to facilitate the development of the North Division Material Yard in Fuxing District. This initiative will support the sustainable growth of the bamboo industry, integrate technological research and development, and contribute to the goal of sustainable mountain forest management.
2、Bamboo Industry Policy Advocacy
The emerging bamboo industry revitalization plan involves the integration of multiple government agencies, which may lead to administrative challenges such as fragmented efforts and departmentalism. Our team will continue to monitor the progress and implementation of the plan, focusing on policy advocacy to promote the comprehensive development of the bamboo industry. Additionally, we will guide students in understanding the impact of policy implementation on forest management, using the bamboo industry in Fuxing District as a case study to explore the relationship between industrial development and public governance of mountain forests.
3、Implementation of the Forest Conservation Bureau’s Rural Regeneration Plan
By implementing the Forest Conservation Bureau’s Rural Regeneration Plan, we aim to attract additional resources to support the development of local industries and ensure the sustainable management of the community.
4、Inter-School Exchange and Collaboration
Leveraging the USR platform, our team will facilitate exchanges with universities focused on advancing the bamboo industry, covering the entire value chain from production and marketing to applications, community development, and policy formulation. We aim to establish comprehensive and practical collaboration strategies, including regular meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and potential solutions, thereby fostering meaningful inter-school exchange and cooperation.
5、Atayal Traditional Culture and Technological Innovation
Building on the outcomes of previous student projects, our team will continue to integrate science education with local issues. Through initiatives such as Atayal weaving, aquaponics, and community mapping, we will help students learn about Atayal culture while guiding local children to explore technological innovation, creating mutual learning benefits. This initiative will promote inter-school exchange and collaboration, foster teacher communities both within and outside the school, nurture talent, and contribute to the sustainable development of the field.