Nakdonggang Regional Environmental Office "September 7 is Blue Sky Day"

“Blue Sky Day Ceremony” Held ... “Together for Clean Air”

On the 7th, the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office held the 'Blue Sky Day Commemoration Ceremony' in the main auditorium to celebrate the 4th Blue Sky Day.

Now in its 4th year, 'Blue Sky Day' is the first UN commemorative day and national holiday proposed by South Korea, designated to encourage global participation and action for improving air quality.

This year's theme for Blue Sky Day, set by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is 'Together for Clean Air,' emphasizing the importance of individual actions to protect clean air.

The 4th Blue Sky Day Commemoration Ceremony.
[Image provided by Nakdonggang Office]

At this ceremony, attended by about 100 people including Nakdong River Office staff, awards were presented to outstanding workplaces under the voluntary agreement in the air quality sector, followed by a keynote lecture titled 'Utilization of Environmental Satellites: Present and Future' by Song Chang-geun, Director of the Southeast Region Fine Dust Research and Management Center.

The outstanding workplace awards were given to three companies selected from 29 workplaces participating in the 'Voluntary Agreement for Reducing Fine Dust in Enterprises' signed to improve air quality and respond effectively in the Ulsan area. The selection was based on analysis and evaluation of air pollutant reduction performance, including reduction rate, reduction amount, and investment outcomes. The selected workplaces received certificates and prize money from the Nakdong River Office Chief.

Chief Choi Jong-won said, "I hope this Blue Sky Week event serves as an opportunity to reflect on our roles in improving air quality," adding, "Let us all participate in eco-friendly living practices for clean air and blue skies."

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