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TEIA
Taiwan Environmental Information Association
Formation19 May, 2001
FounderChen, Juei-Ping
HeadquartersXindian District
Location
Secretary General
Chen, Juei-Ping
Key people
Chairman: Chen, Chien-Chih
Executive Chairman: Lu, Dau Jye, Lee, Ho Ching
Secretary General: Chen, Juei-Ping
Websitehttps://teia.tw/en

Taiwan Environmental Information Association(TEIA) (Chinese: 台灣環境資訊協會; pinyin: táiwānhuán jìngzī xùnxié huì) is a non-profit environmental organization founded in 2000 and based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Introduction

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TEIA is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness, sustainable development, and public participation through the dissemination of environmental information and implementation of ecological projects.[1]. TEIA's primary source of income comes from donations made by the public or corporate sponsors to safeguard mountains, forests, and oceans[2][3].

TEIA is responsible for the Earth Day Taiwan website and takes the lead in developing and promoting the annual Earth Day theme and activities across Taiwan.[4].

Mission and Objectives

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TEIA's mission is to work towards a world where human coexists harmoniously with nature[5]. Its goals include:

  • Enhancing the distribution of environmental information
  • Promoting the environmental charitable trust model.

Key Initiatives

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Environmental Information Center (EIC)

TEIA operates the Environmental Information Center (EIC), a pioneering platform that publishes news articles, expert commentaries, and environmental alerts in Taiwan. EIC is widely recognized as a reliable and independent media of environmental news and research in the country[6][7]. It has also been cited in academic journals and policy studies for its role in environmental communication and public awareness[8][9].

Environmental Trusts

TEIA was the first organization in Taiwan to promote and manage environmental trusts. Its Environmental Trust Center is responsible for the management of several ecological sites, including the Alibang Ecological Farm[10] in New Taipei City. This 10.3-hectare site includes forest and pond ecosystems and is protected to preserve biodiversity and provide environmental education[11][12].

Public Campaigns and Partnerships

TEIA has led or participated in various campaigns on Earth Day, green living, plastic reduction, and marine environmental education[13]. It partners with domestic and international organizations, including UN SDGnetworks, to promote environmental literacy and civic engagement[14].

TEIA also collaborates with businesses under ESG and CSR frameworks. Notable supporters include Dr. Bronner’s and Taiwanese corporations who have sponsored eco-campaigns such as the “21-Day Green Living Challenge[15][16]

Organizational Transformation

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In 2022, TEIA created a foundation named Trust in Nature Foundation(TNF) in order to successfully protect more habitats or farmland.[17][18][19]. TNF aims to deepen and expand the environmental charitable trust model in Taiwan and promote sustainable land conservation and public engagement through various programs and partnerships.

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References

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  1. ^ "Taiwan Environmental Information Association(TEIA) Website, Taiwan".
  2. ^ "Dr. Bronner's Taiwan Supports TEIA".
  3. ^ "TRUEGRASSES. (n.d.). Public Charities – TEIA".
  4. ^ "2025 地球日｜地球力 Our Power, Our Planet".
  5. ^ "MIC B2B. (n.d.). Donate to the Taiwan Environmental Information Association for the conservation of the environment".
  6. ^ "Wikimedia Commons. (n.d.). Category: Taiwan Environmental Information Association".
  7. ^ "ResearchGate. (2018). Screen shot of TEIA's e-news home page".
  8. ^ "Sadoway, D. (2012). From associations to info-sociations: The co-evolution of civic associations and ICTs in two Asian cities. Journal of Community Informatics, 8(3)".
  9. ^ "Wang, C.-T. L., & Hosoki, R. I. (2016). From Global to Local: Transnational Linkages, Global Influences, and Taiwan's Environmental NGOs. Sociological Perspectives, 59(3), 561–581". doi:10.1177/0731121416648936.
  10. ^ "Alibang Ecological Farm". 23 December 2020.
  11. ^ "Taiwan Panorama. (2024). A Contract with Nature: Environmental Trusts".
  12. ^ "Taipei Times. (2024, April 10). A Contract with Nature". 10 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Wilson Center. (2022). Environmental Activism in Taiwan". 8 September 2009.
  14. ^ "United Nations SDGs Partnerships. (n.d.). Marine Environmental Education".
  15. ^ "Radiant ESG. (n.d.). TEIA and Earth Day 21-day Green Living Project".
  16. ^ "SKM ESG. (n.d.). Sustainable Curation and Events".
  17. ^ "SDGs Asia. (n.d.). Trust in Nature Foundation".
  18. ^ "Trust in Nature Foundation(TNF) official website".
  19. ^ "Page 36, Applying the OECM Criteria as Strategic Framework for Trust Land Maanagement: A case study of Alibang Ecological Farm".
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