In addition, Taiwan fully aligns its regulations with ICAO standards and is advancing carbon-offset programs and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions, contributing to global efforts in achieving a sustainable future, as well as upholding ICAO’s mission for safe skies. HIGH STAKES FOR TRAVELERS, COMMUNITIESThe stakes extend far beyond Taiwan. Almost half a million Filipino travelers visited Taiwan in 2024, a number projected to exceed 600,000 in 2025. Granting Taiwan direct access to ICAO discussions is not a political gesture, it is a global safety imperative. The safety of international travelers, including more than three-quarters of a million Filipinos, depends on inclusive cooperation, not political exclusion.