To address the climate crisis, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and limit global temperature increase to 1.5°C by 2050, the Paris Agreement Parties are updating their nationally determined contributions and long-term strategies using cost-effective technologies. Taiwan has already incorporated the 2050 net-zero target into its Climate Change Response Act and committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Achieving this transformation requires the large-scale use of low-carbon technologies and the development of new technologies, as well as a comprehensive evaluation of technology development, transformation, and legislation. The Low Emission Analysis Platform (LEAP) model is a comprehensive tool for evaluating energy policy and climate mitigation strategies, including the co-benefits of air pollution reduction and mitigation strategies. This project aims to establish a net-zero model using the LEAP platform to evaluate the feasibility of achieving net-zero emissions in Taiwan by 2050. The results of this evaluation will inform the policy-making process, including the necessary sectoral reduction plans, policies, and supporting research needed. This project will also participate in the Integrated Assessment Modeling Consortium (IAMC) to improve the evaluation results through international cooperation. Overall, this project contributes to global decarbonization efforts while benefiting Taiwan's long-term competitiveness, fair transition, and environmental quality.

Net Zero Emissions, Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas