In line with the Executive Yuan-approved “Salute to the Sea – Coastal Cleanliness and Maintenance Program” (hereinafter, “the Program”) implemented by the Ministry of Environment, the National Property Administration (NPA) is responsible for cleaning national non-public land and unregistered land outside the management zones designated by the competent authorities of various purposes (national parks, designated scenic areas, industrial zones, ports, seawalls, etc.). The coastline under the NPA’s responsibility extends approximately 699.5 kilometers. The NPA’s implementation performance for 2024 was rated as an “Outstanding” agency by the Executive Yuan (and the NPA has been rated Outstanding every year since the Program was launched in 2020 through 2023).

        The NPA stated that it implements the Program through five major strategies: “fixed-point patrol and cleaning,” “key mobile cleaning,” “coordinated cleaning with relevant agencies,” “active matching of adoption willingness,” and “enhanced source-management education.” In 2024, coastal patrol and cleaning covered a cumulative distance of 41,542 kilometers, with a total of 5,686 metric tons of waste cleaned, 70,715 participants mobilized, and 17,193 cleaning operations conducted. The NPA also proactively promoted correct waste removal, recycling, and reuse to 4,950 lessees of coastal aquaculture national non-public land, reducing waste at the source to prevent it from entering rivers and oceans.

        The NPA further stated that its regional branches and offices have worked together with various agencies and public-private partners to maintain coastal cleanliness. In 2025, the NPA continued to take part in a total of seven coastal cleanup events organized by government agencies and civil groups in Yilan County, Miaoli County, Chiayi County, Tainan City, and Penghu County. Driven by the Program and the collective efforts of the public in coastal cleanups, the total weight and total volume of coastal waste on both Taiwan’s main island and offshore islands have gradually declined year after year. The NPA will continue implementing the Program to maintain and preserve the beauty of the coastline, joining the public in paying tribute to the sea, and leaving behind a beautiful chapter for the blue ocean.

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