Dobong-gu, Recruiting Students for the 3rd Sustainable Development University Course

A Total of 6 Sessions from July 14 to July 30... Lectures on Sustainable Development and SDGs, Urban Regeneration, Fair Trade, etc.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Dobong-gu (Mayor Dong-jin Lee) will open the "3rd Dobong-gu Sustainable Development University" on July 14.

Now in its third year, the Sustainable Development University is an educational program on sustainable development for residents.

The Sustainable Development University was established in 2018 to enhance residents' understanding of sustainable development and to create a sustainable Dobong-gu that achieves environmental conservation, economic growth, and social integration together with its residents.

This program will be held from July 14 to July 30, consisting of six sessions (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) at the Ginkgo Room on the B1 floor of Dobong-gu Office.

The lectures will cover basic theories of sustainable development and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), urban regeneration projects, fair trade, human rights and institutional guarantees, environment, and case studies in various fields of sustainable development, as well as sustainable development in Dobong-gu.

The district plans to strictly follow safety measures such as mandatory mask-wearing, social distancing, provision of hand sanitizers, and disinfection of lecture rooms to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The application period is from June 29 to July 3. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for 40 people.

Applications can be submitted through the Dobong-gu Office website (Participation → Internet Registration/Survey), Google application form, or by phone to the Sustainable Policy Division, Sustainable Projects Team at Dobong-gu Office.

Mayor Dong-jin Lee stated, "Through this Sustainable Development University, I hope residents and Dobong-gu share the vision and values of sustainable development and take a step forward toward becoming a sustainable city," adding, "We will strive to expand and develop sustainable development education along with RCE certification."

Meanwhile, Dobong-gu was selected as a "Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development" by the United Nations University on January 13 this year, becoming the first autonomous district in Seoul to receive this designation.

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