根據聯合國世界氣象組織的報告，幾乎每一年都創下全球有史以來最熱的紀錄， 2024年情況可能更加惡化。聯合國秘書長古特雷斯（Antonio Guterres）呼籲各國採取緊急行動，以阻擋「氣候地獄」（climate hell）來臨。因而願景工程基金會、臺灣青年永續發展協會（青永協）主辦、國泰金控共同倡議「『每年都是最熱的一年』氣候危機攝影展」，在臺灣各大學巡迴展出願景工程基金會長期專注於氣候變遷等關鍵公共議題之專題報導，及2024年7月攝影競賽中的優秀作品，期能引導參與者從全球視角到在地生活，全面理解氣候危機對環境的深遠影響。
「『每年都是最熱的一年』氣候危機攝影展」經學生團隊「東華氣候行動社」與「東華bowl來租」熱血促成，與永續發展中心共同協辦，113年10月5日至10月19日在國立東華大學圖書館一樓展出，並於10月7日舉辦開幕式，願景工程基金會張正行政長、青永協陳宏駿副理事長特別蒞臨壽豐校區共襄盛舉。
|| 從全球到在地，共同面對氣候危機
願景工程基金會行政長張正於致詞時提到，希望藉由攝影展喚醒年輕世代對氣候危機的關注，並呼籲大家行動起來，每一個角落都需要一起努力，共同應對這場全球挑戰。基金會未來將在更多校園推廣此類展覽，亦會持續參與國際性氣候變遷倡議活動。
國立東華大學校永續長李俊鴻強調，東華大學在THE Impact Rankings、WURI排名表現令人感到驕傲。於徐輝明校長鼓勵支持下，即將與花蓮縣環保局合作開辦溫室氣體盤查訓練班，期待通過教育，彌平東西區域性差距。永續發展中心治理策略組陳筱華組長則強調世代傳承的重要性，並介紹即將開跑的「在東華看見永續」活動，鼓勵學生參與，共同打造永續校園。
|| 青年發聲，行動力爆發
展覽中，不僅展出專業攝影師捕捉到的全球氣候危機景象，東華學生自主學習社群-東華bowl來租，也展出關於廢棄物與循環經濟議題的展品；東華氣候行動社分享所實踐的永續與氣候議題行動與推廣；青永協則分享各校永續社群在各自校園的投入。
臺灣青年永續發展協會陳宏駿副理事長表示，永續發展必須從青年做起，期能藉由協會推動的「校園經理人計畫」培育更多校園永續領袖。除感謝校方對學生與青年世代的支持外，亦讚賞東華學生團隊的創意與在氣候行動上的努力，鼓勵更多青年加入永續行動的行列。
「每年都是最熱的一年」氣候危機攝影展，除了震撼的影像，展覽還設置多項互動裝置，如由再生塑膠花磚製作的環保展板、氣候星座心理測驗等，讓參觀者能夠更深入地瞭解氣候變遷、聯合國氣候峰會 (Conference of Parties, COP)，並反思自身在其中的角色。
National Dong Hwa University Teams Up with Youth Voices! The Striking “Climate Crisis Photography Exhibition” Opens, Creating a Sustainable Future Together
In recent years, reports from the United Nations World Meteorological Organization have indicated that nearly every year has set new records for the hottest global temperatures, with 2024 potentially seeing even worse conditions. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent global action to prevent the onset of “climate hell.” In response, the Vision Project Foundation and the Taiwan Youth Association for Sustainable Development, with Cathay Financial Holdings co-sponsoring the initiative, organized the “Every Year is the Hottest Year” Climate Crisis Photography Exhibition, which is touring universities across Taiwan. The exhibition features the Vision Project Foundation’s in-depth reports on key public issues such as climate change and highlights outstanding works from its July 2024 photography competition. The goal is to guide participants in understanding the far-reaching impacts of the climate crisis on our future, from a global perspective to our local lives.
The “Every Year is the Hottest Year” Climate Crisis Photography Exhibition was made possible by the efforts of the student groups “NDHU Climate Action Society” and “NDHU Bowl Rental,” in collaboration with the Center for Sustainable Development. The exhibition is being held from October 5 to October 19, 2024, on the first floor of the Library Building, National Dong Hwa University, with an opening ceremony on October 7. Distinguished guests including Cheng Chang, Executive Director of the Vision Project Foundation, and Hung-Chun Chen, Vice Chairman of the Taiwan Youth Association for Sustainable Development, addressed the audience at the Shoufeng Campus.
|| From Global to Local, Facing the Climate Crisis Together
During his speech, Cheng Chang, Executive Director of the Vision Project Foundation, emphasized that the exhibition aims to awaken younger generations to the importance of the climate crisis and urged everyone to take action: “Every corner of the world needs our efforts to tackle this global challenge together.” He also announced that the foundation will continue to promote similar exhibitions on more campuses and actively participate in international climate change initiatives in the future.
National Dong Hwa University’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, Chun-Hung Lee, expressed pride in the university’s performance in the THE Impact Rankings and WURI rankings. With the support and encouragement of NDHU President, Hui-Mi Hsu is set to collaborate with the Environmental Protection Bureau, Hualien County to offer greenhouse gas inventory training. This initiative aims to bridge the regional divide between eastern and western Taiwan through education. Sheau-Hwa Chen, Head of the Governance Strategy Division at the Center for Sustainable Development, also emphasized the importance of intergenerational consensus and introduced the upcoming “Sustainable Campus, Sustainable NDHU” event, encouraging students to actively participate in creating a sustainable campus.
|| Youth Voices, Unstoppable Action
The exhibition not only showcases professional photographers’ powerful images of the global climate crisis, but also features displays on waste management and the circular economy by the student group “NDHU Bowl Rental.” Additionally, the “NDHU Climate Action Society” presents the sustainability and climate actions they have implemented and promoted at NDHU, while the Taiwan Youth Association for Sustainable Development shares the involvement of sustainability communities from various universities across Taiwan.
Hung-Chun Chen, Vice Chairman of the Taiwan Youth Association for Sustainable Development, stated, “Sustainable development must begin with the youth. Through the association’s ‘Campus Manager Program,’ we hope to cultivate more campus sustainability leaders.” He thanked NDHU for its support of students and the younger generation and praised the creativity and dedication of NDHU’s student teams in their climate action efforts, encouraging more young people to join the sustainability movement.
In addition to the powerful images, the “Every Year is the Hottest Year” Climate Crisis Photography Exhibition features several interactive installations, such as eco-friendly display boards made from recycled plastic tiles and a “Climate Constellation Personality Test.” These elements engage visitors more deeply in understanding climate change, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (Conference of Parties, COP), and reflecting on their own roles in these issues.
