RSPRC Annual Risk Analysis Report 2016
Recently, the controversies of risk happened frequently and our society is facing greater and greater challenges. Besides the developing economy and livelihood, enjoying a better natural environment and quality of life becomes the vision people crave for. In Taiwan, food safety, environmental pollution and the hazards brought by industrial activities trigger our discussion on risk governance, especially on the situation regarding the stand-off, doge and distrust among the government, industry sector and civil society; it has resulted in a deteriorating problem and lets the action of finding a solution harder and harder. This book is the second one of the Taiwan Risk Governance Series and focuses on the topic of energy transition. This book is arranged in the order by topics and invites experts and scholars to explore the trends of the latest devolvement in the energy domain around the globe. This book invites the audience to reflect on the contemporary issues of energy and its governance in Taiwan.
Over the past few years, more and more people pay attention to public affairs, daring to express their views. But the lack of information or preconceived choice of position often causes disputes. Therefore, in the important moment of responding to climate change and energy transition, we particularly need a platform where people can fairly discuss public affairs, and also need in-depth and solid research to form a basis for discussion. This is exactly the value of this book!
──Ai-Ling Chen, Fubon Foundation Executive Chairwoman