[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E543]
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          TAIWAN WOULD BE A CONSTRUCTIVE MEMBER OF THE UNFCCC

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2011

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, Taiwan is one of the 
most geologically sensitive regions of the world and they are keenly 
aware of their vulnerability to the various threats of accelerating 
global environmental change.
  Taiwan recognizes that the climate system is a shared resource whose 
stability can be affected by industrial and other emissions of carbon 
dioxide and other greenhouse gases. For these reasons, Taiwan would be 
a constructive member of the global organizations of the United Nations 
(UN) through its Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). As a 
member of UNFCCC, Taiwan will be able to contribute their skills and 
experiences to the world community such as gathering and sharing 
information on greenhouse gas emissions, national policies and best 
practices, providing financial and technological support to developing 
countries and preparing for adaptations to the impacts of climate 
change.
  Since 2008, Taiwan's new administration has proactively engaged in 
many UN activities. In 2009, UN member states for the first time 
accepted Taiwan as an official observer for the World Health Assembly. 
The UN should further consider Taiwan's inclusion in the United 
Nations' environmental conventions and activities.

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