By Amino Chi, director general, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles
This November, countries around the world participate in the UNFCCC and INTERPOL and convene to shape a new era of climate action and global law enforcement cooperation, respectively. However, Taiwan is unjustly excluded from the UNFCCC and INTERPOL, limiting the effectiveness of international joint action, especially at a time when climate change is rapidly reshaping the global economic structure and globalization has accelerated the transnational development of crime.
Taiwan is not immune from or to these critical challenges. Regardless of its decades-long exclusions, Taiwan is dedicated to aligning with the world by all means necessary to confront climate change and to effectively combat cross-border illegal activity. Taiwan has increased its resilience and preparedness in response to global threats, such as setting out a policy vision for green growth and a 2050 net-zero transition, and ranking fourth-safest country in the world according to Numbeo’s 2025 Safety Index, serving as a testament to its strong capabilities.
Taiwan’s inclusion in major international organizations is a necessary step to a safer and more prosperous world. Taiwan is a responsible member of the international community and is ready to play its rightful role in the world. We call on the international community to advocate for Taiwan’s equitable and just participation in the UNFCCC and INTERPOL to build a seamless and inclusive world moving forward.
