According to observations by 《The Icons》 interview team, many research findings were highly provocative, with each presenter delivering a compelling five-minute talk that captivated the audience. Attendees were deeply engaged and eager for more information.

“In recent years, interest in this field has been steadily rising, reflected in the increased demand for related courses, including a strong desire for majors and career development in ESG and BEES (Business, Energy, Environment, and Sustainability),” stated Dr. Sarah E. Light, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics and the director of the Wharton Climate Center, in an interview with 《The Icons.》

The event, held on September 20th and organized by the ESG Advocacy Group of the Wharton Climate Center, attracted over 150 students, alumni, and scholars who came to learn about the latest research in the climate field.

Several professors and scholars provided their insights on various topics, including the disproportionate impact of climate change on global poverty and the challenges of setting ESG standards.

The format of the event was modeled after the popular “Iron Chef” competition and Wharton’s own “Iron Professor.” Following intense presentations, a lively Q&A session took place where the audience asked questions to the professors, reflecting their curiosity about collaboration within the faculty and across disciplines. Many professors emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, including the need for data analysis in research and community work.

Professor Eric Orts, Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, expressed his hope for more cross-sector collaboration: “Scientists may get stuck in their own isolation. In the past, the academic publishing system didn’t truly encourage interdisciplinary work, so overall, I think we can do better in the future.”

The participants also paid tribute to the late Professor Howard Kunreuther, a world-renowned behavioral economist who passed away in August. Kunreuther, a co-founder of the Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center, now renamed the Wharton Climate Center, was honored for his contributions to risk management.

“When it comes to sustainability, interdisciplinary research is imperative, and that is the current mission of the Wharton Climate Center. We are carrying Professor Kunreuther’s legacy and continuing to forge ahead,” said Dr. Sarah E. Light.

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The theme of this summit was centered on tribal tourism, emphasizing that the world’s indigenous peoples must work together towards self-awareness, respect, and cooperation in order to sustainably promote tourism. In order to promote tribal tourism and Taiwan’s tourism industry, CIP held tourism matchmaking meetings in Sydney and Perth on March 10th and 15th, respectively. On March 15th, Robert Taylor, Executive Director of the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council, Zhang Jiapu, President of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Western Australia, Chen Tingyu, Team leader of the Taiwan Visitors Association, and other representatives from 40 Taiwanese and Australian travel agencies were invited to attend the meeting for exchanges. 

CIP also brought 10 high-quality tribal tour itineraries to the event to showcase the rich beauty of Taiwan’s unique features, such as seasonal ceremonies, mountainous ancient roads, ocean knowledge, railway attractions, and outdoor camping.

CIP stated that the purpose of tourism is not only for sightseeing, but also for communication and understanding. They hope that the summit and tourism matchmaking meetings will serve as opportunities to let the world know about Taiwan’s rich tourist attractions and cultural diversity, and to establish international communication and cooperation, in order to make the world see the cultural charm of Taiwan’s indigenous peoples.

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