Co-SFSC at the SSCP in Taiwan
Sustainable Consumption and Production Systems (SSCP) International Conference
On 30 October 2024, the Sustainable Consumption and Production Systems (SSCP) International Conference was held at National Taipei University.
The conference aims to promote exchanges among global academia, policymakers, and industry experts to jointly explore solutions for critical issues such as climate change, resource management, food security, and sustainable development. This conference brought together experts and scholars from Germany, Turkey, Thailand, and Sweden, as well as the National Taipei University, National Taiwan University, National Taiwan Ocean University, Feng-Chia University, and related fields. Through keynote speeches and results sharing, the event deepened the understanding of sustainability issues and provided new perspectives and innovative strategies for achieving sustainable consumption and production.
The morning session featured results shared by three Taiwanese SSCP research teams from National Taipei University, National Taiwan University, and National Taiwan Ocean University. The afternoon session was divided into two thematic forums, focusing on food supply chains and the circular economy.
Opening Ceremony and Vice President's Speech
The opening ceremony was hosted by Professor Dar-Hsin Chen, Vice President of National Taipei University. Vice President Chen emphasized the vital role of SSCP concepts in addressing global climate change and resource scarcity. He also briefly introduced the efforts to promote sustainable development in Taiwan.
Keynote Speeches and Research Sharing
Keynote Speech 1: Introduction to Belmont Forum – Systems of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SSCP)
This speech explored the main challenges of achieving sustainable consumption and production systems on a global scale, presenting innovative approaches to address these issues. Distinguished Professor Dr. Yuh-Ming Lee referenced the latest research data, introduced the background and review process of the SSCP cooperative research action (CRA) funded by the Belmont Forum, and addressed the importance of international research issues on SSCP.
(Institute of Natural Resources Management, NTPU)
Keynote Speech 2: Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Professor Dr. Jin-Li Hu introduced the targets and objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No. 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and also explained the Taiwan’s strategies toward SDGS 12. Dr. Hu highlighted the management strategy of plastic waste in Taiwan, the importance of strengthening green consumption and green production, and provided valuable suggestions on Taiwan’s SDGs No. 12.
(National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University)
Research Sharing 1: Aquaponic Opti
The research team from the National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) presented the project titled "Aquaponic Opti," an integrated approach combining aquaculture for shrimp, and algae cultivation. The goal is to optimize the recycling of nutrients, water resources, and energy, leveraging marine resources and advanced aquaculture technologies to achieve adequate nitrogen and carbon recovery, promoting the sustainability of the aquaculture industry
Marketing Record Verification and Inspection Center, NTOU)
(Department of Aquaculture, NTOU)
Research Sharing 2: Circularity3
The research team from the National Taiwan University (NTU) presented the project titled “Circularity3”, which analyzed the environmental impacts of the different products at three different levels. The primary results explored the potential pathways to achieve the circular economy.
(Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, NTU)
Research Sharing 3: Co-SFSC
Assistant Professor, Dr. Ying-Chen Lin from the National Taipei University (NTPU) presented the project titled “Co-SFSC”, which focused on applying collaborative business models across case studies in various countries to advance the sustainable transformation of food supply chains. The more details about the Co-SFSC can be found from: https://www.sustainablefood-sc.org/
Built Environment, NTPU)
Thematic Forum
Session A: Sustainable Food Supply Chains
This session focused on how sustainable food supply chains address food security issues, with multiple countries sharing their practices. For example, the Taiwan Ocean Conservation and Fisheries Sustainability Foundation (TOFF) organized the sustainable seafood certification program based on local production and promoted environmentally friendly innovative labels. The scholars from Thailand (Dr. Kanang Kantamaturapoj & Dr. Natapol Thongplew) introduced research on organic restaurant supply chains, emphasizing the collaboration of various stakeholders (farmers, restaurants, consumers) in promoting social and environmental sustainability.
with documenting the movie about soil (Germany)
Session B: Circular Economy
This session delved into utilizing technology and policy to promote resource circularity, especially focusing on electronic waste management. The NTU team invited experts from various fields to share how IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies can track and manage recycled materials. They demonstrated how Taiwan's "Circular Material Verification Platform" enhances transparency in recycling processes and facilitates the trading and matching of recyclable materials.
