Environmental and Gender Politics in Taiwan

Session Submission Type: Full Paper Panel

Session Description

The papers on this panel explore the politics of various environmental and gender issues in Taiwan. Jiun-Da Lin and Yukino Kobayashi explore the evolving landscape of green finance, focusing on green bond markets in Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. Their article addresses key issues such as greenwashing and compliance with international standards, and examines how transnational climate governance affects the development of green bond markets in these nations. Chien-shih Huang examines the role of public servants in Taiwan in promoting sustainable development within public organizations. His research highlights the influence of public service motivation and organizational factors on policy advocacy and implementation, offering insights into the mechanisms of policy formation and execution. Yun-Chung Ting and Jou Fei Huang critically assesses Taiwan's approach to renewable energy, with a focus on the challenges of geothermal power development. Their study explores the balance between economic growth, social conflict resolution, and environmental goals, contributing to the debate on developmental environmentalism and emphasizing the importance of stakeholder communication in renewable energy projects. Chiu-Wan Liu unpacks the disparity in women's representation in government and parliament, discussing the influence of institutional structures and gender mainstreaming policies. Fang-Yi Huang investigates the gender differences in voluntary retirement contributions across Taiwan, Japan, and the USA. Her work aims to enhance the understanding of the life-cycle savings model by focusing on how gender-specific factors, such as occupational segregation and maternal penalties, influence pension disparities. Together, these articles reveal Taiwan's ongoing challenges and progress in sustainable development goals, encompassing both environmental and gender dimensions.

Sub Unit

• Related Groups / Conference Group on Taiwan Studies

Individual Presentations

• A Comparative Study on the Development of Green Bond Markets in East Asia - Jiun-Da Lin, National Taiwan University; Yukino Kobayashi, National Taiwan University

• Unraveling the Dynamics of Issue-Selling for Sustainable Development in Taiwan - Chien-Shih Huang, National Taiwan University

• Geothermal Energy Development in Taiwan - Jou Fei Huang, Academia Sinica; Yun-Chung Ting, Academia Sinica

• Critically Unpacking Gender Politics in Taiwan - Chiu-Wan Liu

• Gender Justice in Retirement Account Incentives - Fang-Yi Huang, Soochow University

Chair

• Grace C. Huang St. Lawrence University

Discussants

• Kung-Chen Chen University of Maryland

• Yu-Hsien Sung University of North Texas