The Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) held a joint briefing session this morning (February 11) at 10:00 a.m. in the main conference hall on the 14th floor of the Xinzhuang Joint Office Tower to introduce four sub-projects under the Indigenous Economic Sustainability Development Plan. The session provided local governments, tribal organizations, and indigenous groups with detailed information on program content and application priorities, aiming to effectively align national policies with local needs and promote the sustainable development of indigenous economies.

Minister Ljaucu·Zingrur stated that indigenous peoples have long lived in harmony with the land, forests, and natural environment, accumulating rich cultural knowledge and practical experience. These assets, he noted, form a vital foundation for advancing the green economy and net-zero transition. In the face of rapid industrial transformation, indigenous peoples are not only key participants in a just transition, but are also indispensable partners in the nation’s sustainable development.

The Minister further emphasized that the newly formulated four-year Indigenous Economic Sustainability Development Plan (2026–2029) places indigenous peoples at its core, integrating industry, technology, culture, talent development, and ecological considerations. Structured around three key pillars—net-zero transition, industrial upgrading, and enterprise advancement—the plan seeks to deliver tangible, community-centered policies that respond directly to local and industry needs. It aims to support indigenous industries in strengthening their market competitiveness while safeguarding cultural heritage and the natural environment.

The briefing introduced four sub-projects: The Low-Carbon and Carbon Sink Demonstration Sites Program; the Industrial Advancement Program; the Innovation and Growth Program; and the Entrepreneurship and Shared Prosperity Program. These initiatives are designed to assist different types of local governments and indigenous organizations in selecting programs best suited to their development conditions and strategic directions, thereby enhancing industrial competitiveness and long-term sustainability.

The CIP stated that it will continue to promote cross-ministerial collaboration and resource integration, working alongside local governments and Indigenous communities to advance industrial upgrading and economic self-reliance. Through these efforts, indigenous economies can achieve steady growth while balancing cultural preservation and environmental sustainability.