Gwangju Seo-gu Operates 'Gamtan Seo-gu Environmental School' for Carbon Neutrality Practice

Published 13 Apr.2023 13:57(KST)

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kim Ikang) is operating various programs such as the Together and Visiting Gam(tan) Seo-gu Environmental School, specialized academies, and special lectures to foster a culture of carbon neutrality practice in daily life.

According to Seo-gu on the 13th, the ‘Together Gamtan Seo-gu Environmental School’ is a practical education program targeting villages, residents, and environmental organizations that encourages low-carbon green living at home linked to everyday life.

Seogu District Office Exterior View <br>[Photo by Seogu]

Seogu District Office Exterior View
[Photo by Seogu]

Starting with the first class on this day, Seo-gu plans to select climate action-related themes every month and produce and distribute ‘one-panel comics’ to promote a culture of carbon neutrality practice.

In addition, using the Ministry of Environment’s Climate Action 1.5℃ app, Seo-gu will operate the ‘Together Gam(tan) Seo-gu Challenge’ and plans to select the MVP of the month.

The ‘Visiting Gamtan Seo-gu Environmental School’ is an experiential education program that will visit a total of 101 elementary, middle, and high schools and local children’s centers within Seo-gu starting from the 24th. In collaboration with the Gwangju Western Education Support Office, it aims to help form the correct environmental values for future generations.

From June, Seo-gu is preparing the Gamtan Seo-gu Academy using the online learning platform (Danjjak) and professional instructors, and plans to operate special lectures as well.

A Seo-gu official said, “We ask for active participation from schools and residents so that a culture of carbon neutrality practice can take root through the operation of the Gamtan Seo-gu Environmental School.”