Dr. Chi-Ming Peng has been deeply involved in climate change efforts for many years and has participated in 11 United Nations Climate Change Conferences. His innovative contributions through private sector participation have helped Taiwan and the world move toward net-zero emissions.

He is also a scientist and entrepreneur, holding a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from National Central University, specializing in atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, and global cooling. He founded Taiwan’s first private weather company, which transformed the weather forecasting landscape that was once completely dominated by the government, contributing to climate technology-related services.

He has also been active in various private sector associations and environmental organizations, playing a key role in promoting open data and big data as a private sector advocate connecting Taiwan and Asia to the global community. Dr. Peng has served as a TV and radio weather broadcaster for 17 years and hosts an online live show, where he is a well-known presenter discussing climate, health, and environmental issues.

Dr. Peng is a vegetarian, passionately advocating for plant-based diets as a way to mitigate global warming and protect the planet.

In 2024, he was invited by Premier Cho Jung-tai of the Executive Yuan to serve as the Minister of Environment.