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The National Geographic Taiwan Photo Contest established the first "Eco-Sustainability Category" for Wistron, and the results have been astounding! In 2023, the contest expanded its depth and breadth, encouraging participants to present complete ecological stories through groups of five to ten photos. It was aimed at raising public awareness and inspire people to use photography to focus on the environment and care for our home. The final number of entries reached 1,085 photos, which was truly remarkable! This year, the Wistron Foundation sponsored the overall event, including exclusive sponsorship for categories such as people, local, nature, ecological sustainability, and youth, with a total of 5,242 submissions received, a growth of 34.6% compared to 2022.
The Ecological Sustainability Reportage Mission is featured in the January 2024 issue of National Geographic magazine.
The newly published Ecological Sustainability Photo Story Special Edition showcases award-winning works on the theme of ecological sustainability. These works were selected by renowned National Geographic photographers Frans Lanting, contemporary documentary photographer Shen Chao-Liang, acclaimed environmental documentary director Ke Chin-Yuan, and National Geographic editor-in-chief Lee Yung-Shih. The edition includes the champion, runner-up, and third-place winners, as well as three honorable mentions. This year, a 14-year-old contestant, Ding-Chung Kuo, won the first place and will receive personal guidance from Ke in capturing ecological images and carry out the Ecological Sustainability Reportage Mission.
The special edition also includes award-winning entries of the Eco-Sustainability Category, as well as photographs taken by National Geographic contributing photographers at Wistron’s protected ecological habitats, including Shuanglianpi in Yilan, Fuyang Eco Park, Guandu Nature Park, and Longci-Niupu Badland Geopark in Tainan. These photographs showcase the unique ecological and landscape features of these localities.
Furthermore, amidst the AI fervor, Wistron practices its social responsibilities through ESG initiatives. Chairman Simon Lin shares the theme, "Toward a Sustainable Path of Truth, Goodness and Beauty," in the special edition, emphasizing that Wistron values and continues to promote "truth in our governance, goodness in our society, and beauty in our environment."
As technology professionals, it becomes even more crucial to value "the truthfulness of human beings." It is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish whether a photo is generated by artificial intelligence or captured in real life. Without a sincere adherence to truth, humanity runs not only the risk of causing environmental pollution and habitat destruction, but also of becoming spiritually lost as technology continues to advance. When people embrace goodness and truth, they can employ technology with good intentions in mind, instead of allowing technology to erode their mind. is in turn enables the natural emergence of truth, goodness, and beauty in life, fostering a continuous flow of these values in our society.
Please browse the Ecological Sustainability Photo Story Special Edition online, where you can experience the diversity and integration of nature and ecology through visuals and stories. Join us on the path of genuine goodness and beauty towards sustainable living.
Online version of the Ecological Sustainability Photo Story Special Edition