Climate Change

According to the Global Risks Report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), climate change has emerged as one of the most severe international risks. In response to the challenges posed by climate change, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) established the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in 2015. This task force developed recommendations for disclosing financial information related to climate-related risks and opportunities. It emphasized the need to quantify the economic impacts of climate risks and opportunities in response to stakeholder concerns about climate change.

For MCUT, risks of climate change may occur under the following circumstances: Transportation safety of teachers and students may be affected during typhoons and heavy rains; Water supply restrictions during droughts may affect water consumption on campus; Air conditioners may need to be used for extended periods during hot weather; Loose earth and stones due to heavy rainfall may cause damage to the campus; Disastrous wind and rain may damage vulnerable fixtures; High or low temperatures can lead to increased water and power consumption. These risks will increase renovation and maintenance costs at MCUT and may lead to personal injuries in extreme weather conditions. Furthermore, climate change not only impacts the financial aspects of MCUT but also affects personal safety.

Safety Monitoring of Side Slopes and School Buildings on Campus

Due to the campus being situated on hilly land and with some school buildings located in a potential mudslide area at Guizi Village, Taishan District, New Taipei City, MCUT has been actively working with the Taishan District Office, New Taipei City, to coordinate the "Mudslide Prevention Education and Shelter Promotion" activities. Additionally, a safety monitoring system has been set up on the slopes and school buildings within the campus to continuously assess the stability of the slopes, monitor any displacement or inclination of the school buildings, and gather relevant data to ensure the safety of the teachers and students. This initiative aims to establish a strong understanding of disaster prevention and safeguard the lives and property of the school community.

Seismic Safety Monitoring and Early-Warning System for School Building

A crucial component of our earthquake early warning system measures primary, secondary, and surface waves generated by earthquakes. It uses electronic communication technology to read and analyze real-time transmission messages from school buildings and earthquake notification records from the weather bureau. This system plays a vital role in evaluating the safety of campus buildings. If the seismic intensity measured by a seismometer reaches 0.8 gal or above, level 1 supervisors of the university will be informed of the seismic intensity and building safety evaluation via SMS. In 2023, a total of 27 notifications were received with seismic intensity ranging from 0 to 3, posing no safety threats to the campus buildings. Given our proximity to the fault line spanning New Taipei City and Taipei City, we conduct regular disaster prevention drills to ensure the safety of teachers, students, and employees. These drills, including evacuation drills are organized to enhance the awareness of teachers and students to reduce casualties.