Page 5 - Hualien Sustainable Living Bilingual Magazine

We want to highlight the people taking these altruistic actions for the world to see: Who is working hard to eliminate poverty? Who is ensuring food safety and promoting sustainable agriculture through eco- friendly farming, as well as food and farming education? Who is using technology to reduce excessive consumption and implement a circular economy? Who is striving to protect biodiversity? Who is endeavoring to reduce the education gap? Who is working to eliminate gender, ethnic, and cultural inequality? I sincerely hope that sharing these experiences of Hualien will inspire everyone to start by changing their perspectives, which will then lead to the implementation of sustainable actions in everyday life. Together, these small actions can collectively create a beautiful society and environment that benefits the common good and prosperity. This, more than anything, is our commitment to the mountains and the sea. Sincerely, Hualien County Mayor Hsu Chen-Wei Words from the Mayor 2