Observer Status for Taiwan

That the Parliament notes that, in 2013, Taiwan was invited to attend the 38th Session of the Assembly of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as a guest under the name, Chinese Taipei; believes that, as a result of this, Taiwan’s capability and efficiency in regulating and servicing civil aviation was strengthened and that the rights and benefits of passengers became better protected; understands with disappointment that it continues to be excluded from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); notes that, under the UNFCCC, countries are currently negotiating a new agreement to replace the Kyoto Protocol and that this is expected to be signed in 2015 and come into force in 2020; believes that, if this is to succeed, it must be inclusive and seek the coordination of all nations; understands that, with 23 million citizens, Taiwan is vulnerable to global warming; believes that it should therefore be included in these discussions and in any new obligations that arise; further believes that Taiwan would boost the global fight against climate change; considers that the invitation extended to it to attend the 38th ICAO assembly demonstrates that that body understands the necessity for Taiwan to be included in UN obligations, and believes that Taiwan should be invited to attend, or at least be given observer status, in all UNFCCC and ICAO activities.