Taiwan's Climate Vigil: COP29 War Room Strategy

Taiwan has established a dedicated 'war room' to monitor the live feed of the COP29 climate summit since it is barred from attending due to political reasons. Despite being a key semiconductor producer, Taiwan faces exclusion from global meetings because of China's territorial claims.

Taiwan has set up a 'war room' to monitor the COP29 climate summit via livestream, as political reasons prevent its official attendance, Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming announced on Friday.

While Taiwan contributes significantly to global semiconductor production, its participation is hindered by China's claims over the island, barring it from many international forums.

Taiwan, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, grapples with climate challenges including unpredictable typhoon patterns threatening water supply, highlighted by the historic drought of 2021.

(With inputs from agencies.)