President Moon: "Carbon Neutrality is Our Opportunity to Leap as a Leading Nation"

Attended the 2050 Carbon Neutrality Committee Launch Ceremony... "Carbon Neutrality is an Inevitable Task Humanity Must Undertake Together"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in stated on the 29th, "In the fierce international competition, carbon neutrality is an opportunity for us to leap forward as a leading country." President Moon made this remark while attending the launch ceremony of the 2050 Carbon Neutrality Committee held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul.

In particular, President Moon emphasized, "For our challenge to succeed, the capabilities of all citizens must be united. The innovative changes of companies and the firm will of the government must come together as one." He expressed his expectation that the 2050 Carbon Neutrality Committee, launched that day, would serve as a focal point.

President Moon said, "Carbon neutrality is an unavoidable task that humanity must undertake together," adding, "If other countries can do it, there is nothing we cannot achieve. We are already ahead in excellent low-carbon digital technologies and innovation capabilities such as batteries, hydrogen, and solar power," expressing confidence.

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President Moon stated, "Countries around the world, including the United States and the EU, have embarked on large-scale green investments, creating jobs and opening tremendous opportunities," adding, "carbon neutrality must become a source of happiness for us now."

Meanwhile, the launch ceremony of the 2050 Carbon Neutrality Committee also carries the meaning of declaring the international community's commitment to carbon neutrality ahead of the ‘2021 P4G Seoul Green Future Summit.’

The Blue House explained, "The committee was established directly under the president as the highest-level control tower to lead a major transformation in all areas of our economy and society over the next 30 years to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050," adding, "It will play a central role in reviewing and coordinating major national policies for the transition to a carbon-neutral society."

The committee will be responsible for reviewing and coordinating national policies on various areas and issues such as climate change response, energy innovation, economic and industrial ecosystem innovation, green lifestyle practices, fair and inclusive transition, science and technology innovation, international cooperation, and public participation and communication. The Blue House explained that this makes the committee more comprehensive and inclusive in its composition and role than any other committee.

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