Taipei City
2023 Taipei City Voluntary Local Review
Insights of the Report
In 2023, Taipei City returned to the original intention of "leaving no one behind" through Local Voluntary Review Reports, with the vision of creating a "sustainable and inclusive capital of hope," starting from urban regeneration and humanistic transportation, to happy parenting and elderly care, as well as the results of urban exchanges and international cooperation, expanded to 16 SDGs to show citizens the sustainable governance of the city government team.
As the leading city of excellence, Taipei proposes pragmatic solutions to problems and establishes goals. Keeping up with the international trend of closely integrating climate issues with sustainable development, the city cooperates with the national net-zero policy and implements various policy achievements, setting the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 40% in 2030 compared to 2005 and achieving net-zero emissions in 2050.
Issued: December 20232,488,043 (Dec. 2023)
217.8 ㎢ (Jan. 2024)
11,424 per ㎢ (Dec. 2023)
Local (ex. city, town, village, etc)
10,848,814.25 t CO2e (2022)
240,344.28 t (2022)
Local (ex. city, town, village, etc)
City Profile
Taipei is a centuries-old city. It has abundant economic activities, a convenient transportation network, and profound cultural heritage. Taipei City also has a rich history shaped by indigenous cultures, colonial influences and post-World War II developments. From its Qing Dynasty roots to becoming a modern metropolis, Taipei reflects a blend of tradition and innovation in its dynamic narrative. In 2022, Taipei continued to align with the city’s net-zero path and smart transformation, and expanded the focus to 16 SDGs to show citizens the sustainable governance of the city.
The Report and more
The VLR report is available here:
2023 Taipei City Voluntary Local Review
2021 Taipei City Voluntary Local Review
2020 Taipei City Voluntary Local Review
2019 Taipei City Voluntary Local Review