Ambassador Anthony C.Y. Ho and Madam Ho, accompanied by Secretary Wei Wang, held a lunch meeting on June 24 with Dr. Lorna Gold, Executive Director of the Laudato Si Movement (LSM), to exchange views on environmental sustainability and Taiwan’s contributions to global ecological sustainability through technology.
Ambassador Ho highlighted Taiwan’s strong commitment to global climate governance and sustainable development, noting the government’s ongoing efforts to advance carbon reduction and environmental protection policies. He also shared Taiwan’s experience in leveraging technology to address climate change and its efforts to engage with the international community through various platforms and cooperation mechanisms. Dr. Gold introduced LSM’s achievements in promoting ecological conversion within the Catholic Church and shared insights from the Raising Hope for Climate Justice international conference, co-organized by LSM and the Holy See in 2025 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. The conference was attended by Pope Leo XIV and brought together voices from around the world to advance climate justice and ecological action.
Notably, the conference’s emphasis on “Hope” aligns closely with the Embassy’s “H.O.P.E.” humanitarian assistance framework. Guided by this shared vision of hope, both sides look forward to deepening exchanges, expanding cooperation, and working together to advance global sustainable development.
