Far East Forum Hosts Special Lecture Featuring Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as Guest Speaker

Lecture on 'Climate Change and Carbon' Scheduled for the 18th at Seoul Geukdong Broadcasting Art Hall

The Far East Forum will host the 55th Far East Forum on the evening of the 18th at 7 PM at the Far East Art Hall located in Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, inviting over 500 listeners from various social sectors and 14 branch stations including Changwon, with former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as the speaker.

The theme of this Far East Forum is ‘Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality.’

As the years go by, our Earth is suffering greatly from climate change. Especially this summer, news of natural disasters caused by heavy rain and heatwaves has been heard almost daily from around the world. On the 12th (local time), a massive flood occurred in Libya, North Africa.

As a result, the death toll has exceeded 15,000 and continues to rise. Across the globe, numerous casualties and damages are occurring due to various degrees of climate change. The climate crisis is no longer someone else’s problem but has come right to our doorstep. It is no longer a topic for mere theoretical discussion but a problem we must face in reality. Carbon neutrality, which is gaining attention as a countermeasure to climate change, is the focus.

The Far East Forum has invited former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to deeply address ‘Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality’ in response to this increasingly severe climate crisis. Former Secretary-General Ban was invited as a speaker because he has devoted great efforts to responding to the climate crisis not only during his 10 years in office but also after his retirement from the UN in 2017, making him the most suitable candidate.

At this forum, former Secretary-General Ban will highlight the seriousness of climate change occurring worldwide and seek directions on how to respond to this climate crisis together.

He will especially emphasize the importance of carbon neutrality and share how the world is addressing the climate crisis. He will also interpret the current status of carbon neutrality from an international perspective and explain its impact on our economy. Furthermore, he plans to suggest directions on what efforts our government should make to protect the Earth in the future.

Former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon served as the 8th UN Secretary-General from 2007 to 2016 for 10 years. During his tenure, he received international acclaim for setting the ‘UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (UN 2030 SDGs)’ and for the conclusion and enforcement of the ‘2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement.’ Even now, he travels worldwide to ensure the successful implementation and achievement of these two goals.

Since its launch in 2003, the Far East Forum, now in its 55th session, has illuminated major issues of our time through a proper Christian worldview. The forum has invited experts from various fields such as politics, economy, society, and diplomacy, including former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, former President Kim Young-sam, former Prime Ministers Han Seung-soo and Chung Sye-kyun, U.S. Ambassador to Korea Sung Kim, and former U.S. Ambassador to Korea Harry Harris.

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