“Environmental Education Cities Are the Best” … Changwon Special City Selected as an ‘Environmental Education City’ by the Ministry of Environment

Mayor Hong Nampyo: "Designated as an Environmental Education City! Changwon will grow with harmony between the economy and
environment"

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam has been finally selected as the ‘2023 Environmental Education City’ by the Ministry of Environment, which held a nationwide contest for metropolitan and local governments.

Changwon Special City Hall.

The Environmental Education City system is designated under the ‘Act on the Promotion and Support of Environmental Education’ to activate regional-based environmental education by selecting areas with the best foundation for promoting environmental education as Environmental Education Cities.

The city was recognized in this evaluation for establishing the Changwon Environmental Education Plan (2023?2025), holding environmental education discussions and forums, enacting ordinances to promote environmental education, and operating dedicated departments and personnel for environmental education.

In addition, the city received high marks for its active efforts in joining international environmental organizations and participating in global networks to strengthen environmental education, as well as for its public-private cooperation in citizen environmental education.

In particular, during the on-site inspection in September, Changwon Special City Mayor Hong Nam-pyo played a decisive role in the final selection by conveying his strong interest and policy commitment to environmental education to the Ministry of Environment evaluation committee visiting Changwon.

With the designation as an Environmental Education City, the city will receive administrative and financial support from the government for three years starting next year, including the development and distribution of environmental teaching materials and educational content, and operation of regionally specialized environmental education programs. Accordingly, the city plans to further systematize the foundation of environmental education by promoting ‘Changwon-style customized environmental education’ that reflects current issues, such as integrated ecological education unique to Changwon, activation of corporate environmental education, and strengthening domestic and international environmental education cooperation projects.

Mayor Hong said, “This designation as an Environmental Education City is expected to greatly contribute to establishing Changwon as a city where the economy and environment grow harmoniously, alongside Changwon National Industrial Complex 2.0, which will lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution era.”

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