This Act is enacted in order to create a high-quality marine Taiwan that is ecological, safe, and prosperous, safeguard national marine rights and interests, enhance national marine scientific knowledge, deepen diversified marine culture, create a healthy marine environment, promote sustainable resources, improve the development of the marine industry, and promote regional and international marine affairs cooperation. The Act establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the sustainable development, management, and conservation of marine resources and territories. It emphasizes Taiwan's strategic commitment to ocean governance, maritime security, and environmental protection while fostering the growth of its blue economy. It defines key terms such as marine resources, marine industry, ocean development, and marine affairs, highlighting the government's role in promoting ocean-related knowledge and ensuring effective resource utilization. The government is tasked with coordinating and integrating maritime responsibilities across various authorities, enacting regulations for marine spatial planning, and implementing integrated marine management. It is also responsible for advancing national marine policies, enhancing maritime public security, and responding to major emergencies with a global perspective. Other highlights include: Clearly defining the basic principles of Taiwan's marine development and the government's commitment to participating in regional and international cooperation based on the ideals of peace, reciprocity, and safeguarding Taiwan's rights and interests; Stipulating that citizens, enterprises, and civil organizations should assist in promoting national ocean policies, governance plans, and measures; Requiring the government to establish marine pollution prevention strategies, promote marine restoration, and protect the marine environment; Establishing marine protected areas to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable use of marine ecosystems; Integrating fiscal, tax, and financial systems to develop the marine industry, cultivate talent, and strengthen the industrial chain; Protecting and inheriting the traditional marine culture and rights of indigenous peoples, while also emphasizing scientific fisheries management; Enhancing public awareness of the ocean, fostering a love for the sea, and promoting universal marine education, with June 8 designated as National Ocean Day; Mandating that the government publish a National Ocean Policy White Paper and review existing policies and administrative measures accordingly; Declaring that the government should allocate sufficient budgets for ocean affairs and allowing the central government to establish a Marine Development Fund to support sustainable marine development and resource-related initiatives; Effectively respond to climate change, prudently promoting national spatial planning, strengthening marine disaster protection, and promoting regional and international cooperation; etc.
Provincia china de Taiwán · 2019-11-20