Chonnam National University Holds Academic Conference to Explore Carbon Neutral Lifestyle Practices

Poster for the Academic Conference on Responding to Future Environmental Changes by the Institute of Life Sciences, Chonnam National University. Photo by Chonnam National University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] The Institute of Human Ecology at Chonnam National University (Director Professor Hong Eun-sil of the Department of Human Ecology and Welfare) and the Chonnam National University LINC+ Project Group announced on the 25th that they will hold a joint academic conference on the 26th based on the online video conferencing platform ZOOM.

The "2021 Institute of Human Ecology and LINC+ Project Group Joint Academic Conference," under the theme "Human Ecology for Responding to Future Social Changes," aims to organize practical efforts in various fields of daily life such as clothing, food, and consumption to actively respond to the era of great transformation called carbon neutrality, and to explore future practical measures.

For this purpose, the academic conference will feature presentations and discussions on topics including ▲ The Role of Human Ecology in the Era of Carbon Neutrality (Lee Yoo-jin, Deputy Director of the Green Transition Research Institute) ▲ Development and Improvement Strategies of Plant-based Alternative Meat Products (Hong Geun-pyo, Professor of Food and Biotechnology at Sejong University) ▲ Trends in Sustainable Consumer Behavior Changes (2013-2019) and Expansion Plans (Son Ji-yeon, Professor of Human Ecology and Welfare at Chonnam National University) ▲ Upcycling: Eco-friendly Dyeing Using Biological Waste (Lee Geon-hee, Researcher at ECO Convergence Textile Institute).

Director Hong Eun-sil of the Institute of Human Ecology said, "This academic conference will be an opportunity to explore ways in which human ecology can contribute to our society, especially local communities, in response to environmental changes including climate change."

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