In support of sustainable finance and government policies, the Land Bank of Taiwan collaborated with the Leopard Cat Association of Taiwan (LCAT) from September to November 2024. Together, they organized the "Leopard Cat’s Day" outreach program at six elementary schools across Miaoli County, aiming to raise awareness about natural resource conservation and environmental protection. Additionally, the Bank donated 200 packages of “friendly rice” to local social welfare organizations in Miaoli, integrating social welfare with its environmental initiatives.
Since 2020, the LCAT has partnered with the National Property Administration to adopt a critical leopard cat habitat in Tongxiao, Miaoli. Through regular patrols, ecological monitoring, guided tours, and conservation education, the LCAT has remained committed to protecting these endangered species. The leopard cat, listed as an endangered species under Taiwan’s Act on Wildlife Conservation, primarily inhabits low-altitude areas that overlap with human activity zones. In recent years, the National Property Administration has collaborated with various organizations to map leopard cat habitats and connect marginal public lands for conservation. By allowing environmental groups to adopt these lands, the government aims to improve land management while advancing conservation efforts.
This year, from late September to mid-November, the Bank and LCAT hosted conservation education activities at six Miaoli elementary schools: Ciau Wen, Wugu, Jian-Guo, Jhunan, Nanhe, and Wuhu Elementary Schools. These activities introduced students to the leopard cat, its survival challenges, as well as conservation efforts, while underscoring the importance of environmental sustainability. To further demonstrate its commitment, the Bank distributed 200 packages of naturally farmed “friendly rice” to the Miaoli Family Support Center, providing families with safe, healthy food while supporting eco-friendly farming practices that benefit leopard cat habitats. This initiative brings together collective efforts to implement tangible actions in environmental conservation while showcasing the Bank’s passion for social responsibility and care.
As Taiwan’s only fully state-owned bank, Land Bank of Taiwan is deeply committed to sustainability and social care. Beyond initiatives such as youth badminton summer camps and public welfare education, the Bank collaborates with organizations like the LCAT, Wetlands Taiwan, and I Wan Jan Puppet Theater to bring sustainable environmental and cultural education to schools. The Bank also supports disaster relief efforts, such as offering recovery loans for families and enterprises after the April 3 Hualien Earthquake, and has issued sustainability bonds to fund green and socially beneficial projects, fostering Taiwan’s development while fulfilling its corporate social responsibility.
Contact Person: Chu-lin Li
Contact Number: 02-2348-3287
