"Climate Change Response: KT, Green Technology Center, and UN International Organization for Migration Join Forces"

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] KT announced on the 29th that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for climate technology cooperation with the 'Green Technology Center' and the 'United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM)'.

Under this MOU, the three organizations will utilize information and communication technology (ICT) to address climate change issues and continue the public-private-international organization cooperation model. In particular, this collaboration focuses on integrating digital technology and green technology, which are key elements of the Korean-style Green New Deal. As the first project, KT and the United Nations International Organization for Migration will support technology and networks for the 'IoT-based flood prevention platform and green business development in the Mekong Delta region,' carried out by the Green Technology Center.

Park Mi-hyung, head of the United Nations International Organization for Migration Vietnam office, stated, “The world is experiencing extreme abnormal weather due to global warming, and climate migrants caused by natural disasters such as sea level rise, desertification, floods, storms, and droughts are increasing. In 30 years, up to 10% of the global population may cross borders due to climate change damage. We can no longer delay actions to solve climate change issues.” Jeong Byung-gi, director of the Green Technology Center, said, “Through the fusion of technology combining green technology with the recently spotlighted digital platform and cooperation among public, private, and international organizations, we will derive successful experiences in solving climate problems and share them with the international community at next year’s P4G Summit.”

Lee Seon-joo, head of KT’s Sustainable Management Division, said, “KT has been committed to building platforms to prevent the spread of infectious diseases based on digital technology and social contribution activities such as Giga Story to bridge the ICT communication gap in islands, focusing on the safe lives of citizens and changes in customers’ lives. Through this cooperation, we expect digital technology to be actively utilized to solve environmental problems caused by climate change, and based on this, lead innovation in other industries and contribute to the development of the Republic of Korea.”

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