National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu yesterday awarded an honorary degree to famed British primatologist and conservation icon Jane Goodall for her long-time dedication to chimpanzee research and animal conservation.
Chen Li-chun (陳力俊) expressed the hope that National Tsing Hua University students would be inspired by the 78-year-old, who is known for her study of chimpanzees and her efforts to promote animal welfare.
After expressing gratitude to the university for conferring the degree upon her, Goodall called on people to take action to restore the environment.
Photo: CNA
Goodall, on her 13th trip to Taiwan, said on Friday that the country could capitalize on its advanced technology, vibrant social movements and extensive business network to contribute to environmental protection in the Chinese-speaking world.
Having worked with numerous Taiwanese schools over the past five years to set up projects for young people to change the world for the better, Goodall said the strong motivation of young people always keeps her inspired.
Meanwhile, under the “Green Thumb Project,” organized by the Jane Goodall Institute of Taiwan, about 70 schools in Taiwan are to work with the Forestry Bureau to plant trees to highlight the importance of biological diversity.
“Every single one of us can make a difference every single day,” Goodall said. “It’s not just a program: It’s a way of life.”
Lin Kuo-chang (林國彰), director of the Forestry Bureau’s Wildlife Conservation Section, said the Green Thumb team is planning to plant about 100,000 seeds per year for “as long as the schools exist.”
“We don’t expect it to be a short-term project. After planting the seeds, our staff need to go back to see how the trees are doing,” Lin said.
FUKUOKA SITUATION: Japanese media reported that the pathogen is expected to be identified by the summer, while the CDC downplayed the idea that it was hMPV A “mysterious cold-like illness” reported in Japan’s Fukuoka Prefecture does not seem to be a new disease, but Japanese authorities have been asked about the situation, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday. The Fukuoka Prefectural Medical Association on Wednesday told a news conference that a “mystery cold” that has become a hot topic on social media is “highly likely to be caused by some kind of viral infection,” Japan’s KBC News reported. “Many people are experiencing symptoms starting with a sore throat, followed by a runny nose, phlegm and a severe cough,” KBC News reported, citing association officials. Health authorities are
Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) arrived in Taiwan yesterday ahead of upcoming AI and technology events, saying he plans to meet with clients and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Chairman C.C. Wei (魏哲家) during his visit. After landing at Taipei Songshan Airport, Huang posed for photos with fans and handed out Yakult drinks to reporters and supporters waiting at the scene, saying he has “a lot to do” during the trip. Asked about reports that Nvidia’s planned headquarters site in Taipei’s Beitou Shilin Technology Park could break ground on May 27, Huang said that if the company holds an event, he would
The Ministry of Finance this afternoon announced the winning numbers for the March-April uniform invoice lottery. The winning number for the NT$10 million (US$318,060) special prize is 19531471, and the winning number for the NT$2 million grand prize is 85941329. Three numbers were drawn for the NT$200,000 first prize: 07225810, 20231230 and 83518781. Those with receipts matching the last seven digits of any of the first-prize numbers will win the NT$40,000 second prize, while those matching the last six digits will win the NT$10,000 third prize. Those whose receipts match the last five digits of the first-prize numbers can claim the NT$4,000 fourth prize,
Taiwan Travelogue (臺灣漫遊錄), which earlier this week became the first Taiwanese novel to win the International Booker Prize, is to be adapted into a television series through a Taiwan-Japan coproduction, producer Chang Chen-yu (張辰漁) said yesterday. Chang, a producer at World Softest Production Film Co, wrote on Facebook that the company had been searching for projects with international appeal that retain a strong Taiwanese identity after colleagues and Japanese partners strongly recommended the novel. After reading the book, Chang said he immediately decided to pursue the screen rights. “A great story has the power to transcend time and borders, and connect countless people,”
RSS