Gwangjin-gu Hosts '2023 Together Running Zero Gwangjin 3K'

Over 200 Participants Run 3km at Gwangjin Supnaru on the 21st... Unique Experiences Including Climate Crisis Performance and Eco-Friendly Booths

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) held the ‘2023 Running Together Zero Gwangjin 3K’ at Gwangjin Supnaru on the 21st. The event was organized to raise awareness of the severity of abnormal climate phenomena, which are becoming more frequent worldwide, and to increase residents' interest and participation in practicing carbon neutrality.

Carbon neutrality means reducing carbon emissions as much as possible and increasing absorption so that the net emissions become '0'. The pace of global warming is accelerating, and unbearable natural disasters such as heatwaves, heavy rains, cold waves, and droughts are worsening. Efforts to transform into a carbon-neutral city are essential to lower the Earth's temperature and reduce the risks caused by climate change.

Accordingly, the district planned an environmental cultural event combined with running so that residents could easily understand and empathize with the need to keep the Earth's temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius and achieve carbon neutrality. The course, called ‘Walkerhill-ro,’ is a total of 3 kilometers, starting from Gwangjin Supnaru, passing through Achasan Eoullim Garden, and returning at the entrance of the Walkerhill parking lot. Along the running route, photos and placards showing the Earth's temperature changes were displayed to raise awareness of the climate crisis.

About 200 participants started together at 9 a.m. after warm-up exercises and stretching, shouting slogans and accompanied by safety personnel guiding the way. Participants who completed the course were awarded eco-friendly finisher medals made of wood.

One resident who participated in the event said, “I joined because I like running, but it was a unique experience to learn about the climate crisis situation that I usually didn’t know about,” and added, “It was a meaningful time to think about what I can do for carbon neutrality.”

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “This event was prepared to raise awareness of the climate crisis and emphasize the importance of carbon neutrality,” and added, “I hope many residents will join in small daily practices such as using eco-friendly products, separating waste, and using reusable shopping bags to help lower the Earth's temperature.”

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