The "2023 Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) International Workshop on Maritime Disasters Measures" in Taipei was jointly organized by the National Science and Technology Council, Ocean Affairs Council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taipei Office of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, American Institute in Taiwan, Australia Office, Embassy of St. Lucia, etc. To debate topics such marine pollution, coastal catastrophes, tsunami disaster prevention, and international collaboration, a total of 85 delegates and specialists from 13 nations took part.
Experts from 13 nations convene in Taipei to share remedies in an effort to bolster the worldwide response to maritime disasters.Photo reproduced from Pixabay
According to the National Science and Technology Council, the oceans make up 70% of the planet's surface and are intimately connected to its environment. Additionally, it serves as the primary cornerstone for global economic growth. To increase the resilience of the world to catastrophes, however, issues such as marine pollution, hurricanes, typhoons, and tsunamis must be addressed. It will address ways to improve the resilience of maritime catastrophes through international collaboration by exchanging technology, experience, and information through close interactions between experts and delegates from many nations.
The Global Cooperation & Training Framework, or GCTF, was created with the intention of utilizing Taiwan's advantages and know-how to jointly plan training sessions on topics of mutual interest for nations in the Indo-Pacific region in order to help those nations develop their capacities and thereby strengthen regional multilateral cooperation.
Japan, Australia, the United States, St. Lucia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Tuvalu, and other nations are also participating in this event in addition to Taiwan.
