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我國持續推動土壤及地下水污染調查與整治技術，並積極接軌國際以強化環境管理量能。環境部環境管理署（下稱環管署）與美國環境保護署（USEPA）於本（115）年7月21日至22日，假國立成功大學共同舉辦「2026年臺美土壤與地下水國際技術講習會：韌性整治設計及實務案例」。本次盛會除邀集多位美國環保署核心專家外，更吸引亞太地區8個ReSAG（亞太土壤及地下水污染整治工作小組）成員國官方代表來臺，國內外產官學界齊聚一堂，針對自然災害壓力下的場址韌性設計進行深度交流，提升我國及亞太區域污染場址管理水準及抗災韌性。

環境部沈志修次長於開幕致詞時指出，面對自然災害與環境壓力的雙重挑戰，土壤與地下水的污染整治策略，必須比以往更加強調科學性、永續性與自然災害韌性。本次講習會延續臺美雙方多年來的深厚合作，將前瞻國際經驗與在地整治策略相互鏈結；更期盼透過ReSAG跨國聯盟，進一步強化臺灣與亞太區域面對環境污染問題的應對韌性。

美國環保署國際暨部落事務處助理署長Usha Turner也特別透過視訊致詞表示，自西元1993年以來，臺灣環境部一直是美國環保署堅實的長期合作夥伴。雙方合辦國際講習會，是密切合作的重要一環，藉此探索新興議題與創新技術。Turner助理署長並特別祝賀環管署「土壤及地下水污染整治基金管理會」成立25週年，強調未來將持續與臺灣及亞太夥伴攜手同行，共同守護人類健康與環境。

為期兩日的講習會議程豐富扎實，重點包含：

• 首日聚焦「韌性設計」：由美方專家解析地下水砷的永續韌性整治機制、採礦場址整治技術創新，以及探討颶風對整治成效與廢棄物圍封系統的韌性設計影響。
• 次日深究「經典案例」：針對美國氰胺公司（American Cyanamid Co.）、鐵山礦場（Iron Mountain Mine）、LCP化學公司（LCP Chemicals）及威科夫公司/鷹港（Wyckoff Co./Eagle Harbor）等指標性案例進行深度剖析。
• 臺灣本土經驗分享：邀請國立臺灣大學許正一教授分享土壤碳吸存之實務應用，並由環管署代表闡述臺灣韌性整治之發展與展望。

環管署強調，臺灣作為ReSAG工作小組的主席國，長期致力與亞太國家合作推動污染預防、場址管理與能力建置。未來環管署將持續深化與美國環保署及ReSAG成員國之夥伴關係，結合綠色永續韌性整治（Green, Sustainable, and Resilient Remediation, GSRR）技術與預防策略，全面提升土壤及地下水保護量能，攜手守護永續家園。

Taiwan and U.S. Join Forces on Resilient Soil and Groundwater Remediation to Enhance Natural Disaster Response

In its ongoing efforts to advance soil and groundwater pollution investigation and remediation technologies, Taiwan is actively aligning with international standards to strengthen its environmental management capabilities. From July 21 to 22, 2026, the Environmental Management Administration (EMA) of the Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), co-hosted the "2026 International Workshop on Resilient Site Remediation- Design and Case Studies" at National Cheng Kung University. The prestigious event brought together core experts from the USEPA and official representatives from eight member nations of the Working Group on Remediation for Soil and Groundwater Pollution of Asian and Pacific Region (ReSAG). This gathering successfully united domestic and international experts from government, academia, and industry to engage in deep exchanges on resilient site design under the pressures of natural disasters.

Deputy Minister Chih-Hsiu Shen of the Ministry of Environment emphasized in his opening remarks that, in the face of the dual challenges of natural disasters and environmental pressures, soil and groundwater remediation strategies must prioritize scientific innovation, sustainability, and resilience. "This workshop builds on the deep, long-standing partnership between Taiwan and the U.S., linking forward-looking global expertise with local remediation strategies," Shen noted. "We hope that through the ReSAG alliance, Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region will continue to bolster our collective resilience against environmental pollution."

Usha Turner, Assistant Administrator for the Office of International and Tribal Affairs at the USEPA, highlighted in her remarks that Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has been a steadfast, long-term partner of the USEPA since 1993. She noted that co-hosting international workshops remains a cornerstone of this close cooperation, providing a vital platform for exploring emerging issues and innovative technologies. Assistant Administrator Turner also extended her warm congratulations on the 25th anniversary of the EMA's Soil and Groundwater Pollution Remediation Fund Management Board, reaffirming the USEPA's commitment to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Taiwan and its Asia-Pacific partners to safeguard human health and the environment.

The robust, two-day agenda featured several key highlights:

Day 1: Focus on Resilient Design - U.S. experts analyzed sustainable, resilient remediation mechanisms for arsenic in groundwater, innovative remediation technologies for mining sites, and the impact of hurricanes on cleanup effectiveness and waste containment systems.

Day 2: In-Depth Case Studies - Participants delved into iconic cleanup projects, including those of the American Cyanamid Co., Iron Mountain Mine, LCP Chemicals, and Wyckoff Co./Eagle Harbor.

Taiwan’s Local Experience - Professor Zeng-Yei Hseu from National Taiwan University shared practical applications of soil carbon sequestration, while an EMA representative presented the development and future outlook of Taiwan’s resilient remediation practices.

The EMA emphasized that as the chair of the ReSAG Working Group, Taiwan has long been dedicated to collaborating with Asia-Pacific nations to promote pollution prevention, site management, and capacity building. Moving forward, the EMA will continue to deepen its partnership with the USEPA and ReSAG member countries. By integrating Green, Sustainable, and Resilient Remediation (GSRR) technologies with proactive prevention strategies, Taiwan aims to comprehensively elevate its soil and groundwater protection capabilities to build a sustainable future.