[CMU × Feng Chia University Climate Resilience Liberal Arts Lecture Series] Professor Tzu-Feng Tseng Explores Five Key Concepts for Understanding Climate Neutrality, Smart Cities, Sustainability, and Resilience in Taiwan

The second lecture in the “Climate Resilience” Liberal Arts Lecture Series, jointly organized by China Medical University (CMU) and Feng Chia University, was held on the afternoon of October 16 at the Ninth International Conference Hall, Xuesi Building, Feng Chia University. The lecture featured Professor Tzu-Feng Tseng, Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Master’s Program in Smart City at Feng Chia University, who delivered a talk titled “Climate Neutrality and Smart Cities: Five Key Concepts for Understanding Sustainability and Resilience.” Professor Tseng previously served as Executive Vice President for Administration and Vice President for General Affairs at National University of Kaohsiung, as well as Executive Director of the Kaohsiung City Government Think Tank. His professional experience spans architecture, urban development, and public governance.

In his lecture, Professor Tseng used the concept of “the intersection of two lines and three axes” as a starting point to explore the core issues surrounding climate neutrality and smart city development. He presented five key concepts: “Green Directives,” “Data Systems,” “Shared Social Prosperity,” “Returning to Livable Communities and Bridging the Urban–Rural Divide,” and “Circular Cities.” These concepts guided students in understanding the multifaceted dimensions of sustainability and resilience from the perspectives of policy implementation, data application, social development, living environments, and resource circulation. The lecture also addressed concepts related to the circular economy and smart cities, highlighting that sustainable urban development involves not only technological advancement and the efficient use of resources, but also the quality of life of residents, shared social prosperity, and balanced urban–rural development. By integrating and examining these different perspectives, the lecture helped students gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between climate neutrality and sustainable urban development.

Through this liberal arts lecture and inter-university collaboration, the organizers hope to deepen students’ understanding of climate neutrality, smart cities, and the circular economy while fostering interdisciplinary thinking. The initiative also encourages students to engage with the challenges of climate change and sustainable urban development and to incorporate sustainability principles into their respective fields of expertise and daily lives, contributing collectively to the development of livable cities and resilient societies.