Taiwan President Tsai-Ing wen has just been inaugurated for her second term in office, and she has promised to “accelerate the development of green energy and renewable energy industries” in Taiwan.

In this podcast, we look at the promises her government has made in renewable energy and green development for the next four years, how Taiwan compares with other countries in the region in terms of renewable energy, and we also look at whether Taiwanese support President Tsai’s energy transition plans, using findings from survey results we released earlier this month. We also hear from local environmental groups and experts, and what they are calling on the government to do more in, and what other policies Taiwan needs to consider for the next phase of its energy transition development and decarbonization.

Also, with COVID-19 taking center stage, we look at whether energy transition and climate change is still a priority among Taiwanese and how it compares with other countries globally.