Kim Dong-yeon Meets Al Gore to Propose Global Cooperation for Overcoming Climate Crisis

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon is delivering a greeting at the Seoul Climate Reality Leadership Training held on the 19th at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 in Goyang.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon recently emphasized that three solutions are necessary to overcome the climate crisis, including global warming: a consistent renewable energy policy unaffected by changes in government, deregulation to promote the development of the renewable energy industry, and resolving disparities in climate change response capabilities.

Governor Kim made these remarks on the 19th as an invited local government representative speaker at the panel discussion "Beyond Fossil Fuels: Government Leadership in Renewable Energy Development" during the "Climate Reality Leadership Training" held at KINTEX in Goyang.

At the panel discussion moderated by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, with participants including Chungnam Province Governor Kim Tae-heum and National Assembly member Han Jeong-ae, Governor Kim addressed the question about "barriers to the spread of renewable energy and ways to overcome them," presenting three challenges and solutions: uncertainty due to government changes, regulations, and climate change disparities.

He first stated, "The problem is that climate change policies change abruptly with government transitions," adding, "To solve this, Gyeonggi Province plans to establish a foundation for renewable energy development by promising to strongly support climate change policies regardless of government changes."

He continued, "If the current solar power installation distance restrictions are resolved, the available land in Gyeonggi Province alone will double," promising, "We will actively pursue deregulation measures that Gyeonggi Province can implement first."

He also warned, "Like the polarization problem arising between those who can quickly adapt to information and communication technology and those who cannot, I believe a climate divide issue will emerge," urging the preparation of countermeasures.

Furthermore, he pledged, "In the coming years, small business owners and SMEs that fail to properly manage carbon emissions will face export barriers," promising, "We will provide information and support to prepare for this, and Gyeonggi Province will proactively respond to resolve the polarization issues caused by climate change affecting so-called energy-vulnerable groups."

Meanwhile, the Climate Reality Project, which hosted the event, is a nonprofit organization (NGO) founded by Al Gore in 2006 that trains climate change leaders and educates on the importance of climate change and renewable energy transition.

During the event, a meeting of ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) was also held. Attendees included Governor Kim, former Vice President Al Gore, Phyllis Cuttino, CEO of the Climate Reality Project, Park Yeon-hee, head of the ICLEI Korea office, Kim Kyung-il, mayor of Paju, Park Seung-won, mayor of Gwangmyeong, and Park Woo-ryang, county governor of Sinan.

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