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* Date : 2022-01-05
3. Carbon Neutrality
The industrial developments in the age of humanity were led by energy revolutions. But the hefty cost for overusing and abusing the resources triggered the global climate crisis. We are all asked to conjure wisdom and do our part to resolve this massive environmental agenda of our time. The mission that has to be achieved despite challenges ahead. What efforts is S. Korea making to head towards carbon neutrality?
The S. Korean government declared its 2050 carbon neutrality in October 2020. The Presidential Carbon Neutrality Committee, launched last May, is overseeing the nation’s net-zero policies and climate change initiatives across various sectors of our society. While the main blueprint was designed by the government, the process is actively led by the cooperation between private and public sectors, and individuals. The environmental issue has now emerged as a critical matter that everyone must gather efforts on. We touch upon S. Korea’s actions in a bid to become a world leader in the green transition and eco-friendly economy for this special edition of [Ambitious together with Korea 2022] 3. Carbon Neutrality.