Changwon City Holds Commendation Ceremony for Citizens Excelling in Environmental Field and 2050 Carbon Neutrality Pledge Ceremony

Climate and Environment Meritorious Citizen Commendation, Declaration of Practical Policies in 5 Areas for 2050 Carbon Neutrality

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] On the 4th, Changwon City in Gyeongnam held the '2050 Carbon Neutrality Starts Now, From Changwon! Practice Declaration Ceremony' to commemorate the 26th Environment Day.

At the event, awards were presented to citizens, companies, and apartment complexes that contributed to the development of the climate and environmental sectors.

The meritorious citizen awards covered various fields such as sustainable development, biodiversity, environmental education, excellent village creation, fine dust, sewage, and waste, with 50 general citizens, 3 companies, 8 apartment complexes, and 18 public officials recognized.

The Carbon Point System Competition marked its 10th year this year, achieving the result of over 4,000 households newly joining over the past 54 days.

The awards went to the following: Grand Prize - Jungdong Unicity 4 Complex; Excellence Awards - Seokdong LH, NHF Changwon Daesan 1 Complex; Encouragement Awards - The Pureun Apartment, Hapjeong Muhak Apartment, Jinhae Jaeun 3 Jugong, Bongnim Humansia 2 Complex, Gaenari 1st Apartment.

Following the citizen representatives' declaration of the 5+1 lifestyle practices under the slogan '2050 Carbon Neutrality Starts Now, Starting with Me' on Earth Day, Changwon City also discovered 12 policies across 5 sectors and declared the practice of '2050 Carbon Neutrality Starts Now, From Changwon.'

The main contents include support for the distribution of solar panels on urban and factory roofs, preparation of a regional energy center, and support for eco-friendly transportation such as replacing city buses with zero-emission vehicles.

Mayor Heo Seong-moo said in the declaration, "Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 is a very challenging task for us, but it is a path we must take for Changwon's sustainability and future generations," adding, "We will discover and promote innovative policies together with citizens."

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