Kim Dong-yeon: "Gyeonggi-do Will Respond to the Climate Crisis on a Different Level from the Government"

Text and photo posted by Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, on his SNS on the 22nd

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon promised on the 22nd, in observance of 'Earth Day,' that Gyeonggi Province will lead South Korea's response to the climate crisis.

On the same day, Governor Kim posted on his social media (SNS) under the title "Responding to the Climate Crisis, Gyeonggi Province Will Lead South Korea's Change," stating, "As we mark the fifty-third 'Earth Day,' we will operate a 'Climate Change Week' under the slogan 'Starting with Me, Green-Green Earth' for one week starting today."

He continued, "We will carry out various greenhouse gas reduction activities such as a secondhand goods flea market and a complete ban on single-use cups within government buildings," and introduced that "Gyeonggi Province public institutions will also practice 'One Institution, One Action.'"

He also expressed concern, saying, "Climate change is leading to human casualties and property damage," and "Extreme droughts, heavy rains, and wildfires are not someone else's problem, and vulnerable groups will be exposed to greater threats."

Furthermore, he added, "Responding to the climate crisis is also a future growth engine," and "Climate tech can foster advanced industries and create jobs."

However, Governor Kim emphasized, "It is not enough to be reluctantly dragged along by the international community's atmosphere," and "Gyeonggi Province will respond on a different level from the government."

In particular, he promised, "We commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% and achieving a 30% share of renewable energy generation by 2030," and "During Climate Change Week, we will unveil the 'Gyeonggi RE100' vision and form a practical 'Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Committee,' which I will personally oversee."

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