Bill Text: NJ AR87 | 2010-2011 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Supports participation of Republic of China (Taiwan) as observer in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and in International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)
Status: (Passed) 2010-12-14 - Filed with Secretary of State [AR87 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2010-AR87-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman UPENDRA J. CHIVUKULA
District 17 (Middlesex and Somerset)
Assemblyman JOHN F. MCKEON
District 27 (Essex)
SYNOPSIS
Supports participation of Republic of China (Taiwan) as observer in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and in International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
An Assembly Resolution supporting the meaningful participation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) as an observer in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Whereas, The State of New Jersey and Taiwan have a long history of friendship, embodied in a fruitful sister-state relationship; and
Whereas, The members of the Taiwanese-American community in New Jersey maintain close ties with family and friends in their native land and are concerned about their safety, wellbeing and development; and
Whereas, Climate change has become a major global issue confronting humanity in the 21st century; and
Whereas, Global warming seriously affects the sustainable development and welfare of Taiwan's 23 million people; and
Whereas, Taiwan was devastated by Typhoon Morakot in August, 2009, causing severe loss of life and property; and
Whereas, The UNFCCC preamble acknowledges that the global nature of climate change calls for the widest possible cooperation by all countries and their participation in an effective and appropriate response; and
Whereas, For political reasons Taiwan has long been excluded from the United Nations affiliated UNFCCC and related mechanisms; and
Whereas, Taiwan is unable to access UNFCCC resources such as the international disaster early warning system, and is vulnerable to climate change; and
Whereas, According to the 2009 Key World Energy statistics released by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Taiwan ranks as the 22nd largest emitter of carbon dioxide and the 18th largest per capita; and
Whereas, Taiwan is the world's 26th largest economy and 18th largest trading country; and
Whereas, Taiwan has the means and incentive to assume its due responsibilities in the fight against global warming; and
Whereas, Taiwan's inclusion in the UNFCCC as an observer will enable that nation to make valuable contributions to the international community; and
Whereas, For political reasons Taiwan has also long been barred from participation in the UN-affiliated International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and related mechanisms; and
Whereas, Taiwan has no access to timely information released by ICAO on topics such as air fight route planning, air traffic flow management, beacon codes, and airspace control; and
Whereas, Taiwan is a key air transport hub that links Northeast and Southeast Asia with around 2,600 weekly flights to and from neighboring countries; and
Whereas, The Taipei Flight Information Region (Taipei (FIR) under Taiwan's jurisdiction covers 176,000 square nautical miles, services 12 international and 4 domestic routes and has 1.35 million controlled flights pass through every year; and
Whereas, Some 174,000 international flights carrying over 35 million passengers arrived in and departed from Taiwan in 2008; and
Whereas, According to 2008 statistics released by Airports Council International ranked Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport as the world's 11th largest airport by international cargo volume, and 19th in terms of international passenger services; and
Whereas, Taiwan's inclusion in the ICAO as an observer will ensure the aviation safety of passengers from both Taiwan and abroad; and
Whereas, In April 2009, Taiwan's Health Minister was invited by the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) to lead a delegation to attend the 62nd World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer, setting a precedent for Taiwan's participation in UN specialized agencies; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. That the General Assembly supports the participation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) as an observer in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Chance (UNFCCC) and in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
2. Duly authenticated copies of this resolution, signed by the Speaker of the General Assembly and attested to by the Clerk thereof, shall be transmitted to the United States Department of State and each member of the New Jersey State Congressional Delegation.
STATEMENT
This resolution supports the participation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) as an observer in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
