Seoul Gangseo-gu Accelerates Efforts to Create a Carbon Neutral City

Promotion of Climate Change Response Projects Tailored to Local Characteristics, Including Low-Carbon Lifestyle Campaign, Solar Mini Power Plant Distribution, and Nonsallim Project

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is accelerating efforts to create a carbon-neutral city centered on people and the environment.

'Carbon neutrality' is the concept of balancing the amount of carbon dioxide emitted with measures to absorb an equivalent amount, effectively reducing net carbon dioxide emissions to '0.'

The district plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the area by 40% by 2030, strictly managing emission sources and volumes, with the goal of achieving a carbon-neutral Gangseo by 2050.

Accordingly, in 2021, the district established a 'Greenhouse Gas Inventory' to identify emission sources and accurately calculate emissions and reductions for each source, and plans to develop a climate change roadmap based on this.

In addition to reducing greenhouse gases, the district will establish and actively promote sustainable development plans across 17 sectors including energy, climate change, ecosystems, jobs, and economic growth.

The district is currently implementing climate change response projects tailored to local characteristics in various fields such as infectious disease management, forest ecosystem restoration, disaster response, and water management.

In particular, as climate change issues have become more serious, the district has achieved significant results by promoting various projects to encourage residents' participation in energy saving.

Since last year, the 'Low Carbon Living Practice Movement' has been conducted, reducing 8,146 kg of CO2 through diagnostics of greenhouse gas and energy use in 200 households and commercial establishments.

Also, since 2017, the district has promoted the 'Solar Mini Power Plant Distribution Project,' which produces eco-friendly energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, installing home solar power plants in a total of 2,608 households.

Furthermore, by operating environmental conservation model schools, education has been provided to 3,272 students across seven schools in the area to foster proper environmental awareness.

Additionally, the district is preserving the paddy wetland ecosystem, which has excellent carbon dioxide removal capacity, by implementing the 'Nonsallim Project' that practices organic communal farming using the large-scale paddy fields uniquely remaining in Seoul, while also raising residents' awareness of environmental importance.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song stated, “We will take the lead in reducing carbon emissions through various efforts such as spreading eco-friendly energy and practicing energy saving,” adding, “We aim to actively respond to climate change and make Gangseo a sustainable green city with outstanding natural environment.”

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