Seoul City Council's Special Committee on 2050 Carbon Neutrality and Just Transition Receives First Business Report

Chairman Lee Sang-hoon: "We will play a role in supporting various policies at the Seoul Metropolitan Council level in line with the carbon neutrality commitments of countries worldwide"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] The Special Committee on Carbon Neutrality and Just Transition for 2050 of the Seoul Metropolitan Council (Chair Lee Sang-hoon, Democratic Party, Gangbuk 2, hereinafter referred to as the ‘Carbon Neutrality Special Committee’) held its 2nd committee meeting on the 4th, reporting on major policies and future plans centered on the 2050 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Promotion Plan established by the Climate Environment Headquarters in January this year.

On this day, members of the Carbon Neutrality Special Committee received a report from the head of the Climate Environment Headquarters on the project overview of the 2050 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Promotion Plan, the promotion plans for the five sectors (buildings, transportation, offset, energy, resource circulation), and the establishment and management of citizen cooperation and implementation systems. They also reviewed the progress of major projects related to Seoul’s Green New Deal and greenhouse gas reduction.

The special committee members urged the relevant departments to explore various measures through meticulous planning and the establishment of a project evaluation system to ensure that practical goals for major projects such as the Green New Deal and greenhouse gas reduction are achieved.

They also called for a re-examination of the progress of eco-friendly projects currently being promoted by Seoul, such as the ‘Ddareungi’ bicycle system, ‘Eco Mileage,’ and the ‘solar power and electric vehicle distribution projects,’ and urged the preparation of improvement measures if necessary.

Chair Lee Sang-hoon of the Carbon Neutrality Special Committee stated, “At the ‘World Climate Leaders’ Summit’ held on April 22-23, attended by leaders from 40 countries including South Korea, the United States, China, and Russia, national greenhouse gas reduction targets were announced for 2030. Additionally, the ‘2021 P4G Seoul Summit,’ aimed at realizing a carbon-neutral vision through inclusive green recovery, will be held in Seoul from May 30 to 31. The carbon neutrality agenda is actively being discussed, centered on South Korea and other major advanced countries.” He added, “In Seoul, policies to overcome the climate crisis, such as the ‘2050 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan’ and the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education’s ‘Transition City Action Strategy,’ are expected to bear fruit. The special committee will faithfully fulfill its role in policy support, including public financial investment and citizen participation and cooperation.”

The ‘Special Committee on Carbon Neutrality and Just Transition for 2050’ was launched following the resolution of the composition proposal at the 299th plenary session in March to support Seoul’s 2050 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Promotion Plan. It plans to work closely with the National Assembly, central government, autonomous districts and district councils, and civil society to effectively promote 2050 carbon neutrality and just transition through related ordinance enactment and revision, introduction of dedicated budget systems, strengthening of the overall promotion system, and solidification of the public-private governance structure. The committee is scheduled to operate until October.

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