Launch of the '2050 Seoul Metropolitan City Carbon Neutral Green Growth Committee'

Composed of 25 Experts in Carbon Neutrality Fields Including Reduction and Adaptation... Inauguration Ceremony and 1st Meeting Held on the 23rd

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The '2050 Seoul Metropolitan Government Carbon Neutral Green Growth Committee,' established to provide consultation and deliberation on major carbon neutrality policies such as greenhouse gas reduction and climate crisis adaptation, was launched, Seoul City announced on the 23rd.

The Carbon Neutral Green Growth Committee was newly established following the enactment of the 'Seoul Metropolitan Government Basic Ordinance on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for Climate Crisis Response.' It is chaired by Kim Ui-seung, the First Deputy Mayor for Administration. Seoul City abolished the existing Climate Change Response Committee based on the 'Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Climate Change Response' and transferred its main functions to the Carbon Neutral Green Growth Committee.

Accordingly, Seoul City held the inauguration ceremony and the first meeting of the Carbon Neutral Green Growth Committee at Seoul City Hall on the same day to share and discuss major carbon neutrality-related policies. The first-term Carbon Neutral Green Growth Committee consists of 25 members, including experts in various fields such as greenhouse gas reduction and climate change adaptation. During their two-year term starting this month, they will deliberate and decide on major policies, plans, and their implementation for achieving a carbon-neutral society and promoting green growth.

Previously, Seoul City established and has been implementing an execution system including the comprehensive climate change response plan (2022-2026) aiming to reduce greenhouse gases by 30% by 2026, designation and operation of the Carbon Neutral Support Center, appointment of Carbon Neutral Implementation Officers, and full introduction of the climate budget system to effectively promote carbon neutrality and overcome the climate crisis.

Deputy Mayor Kim said, “As extreme weather events such as heavy rain have become frequent recently, the importance of responding to climate change and adapting to the climate crisis is emerging. We expect the Carbon Neutral Green Growth Committee to make a significant contribution to Seoul City's response to the climate crisis.”

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