"Climate Change Is an Opportunity, Not a Crisis" ... Changwon Special City Holds Environment Day Ceremony with Citizens

Mayor Hong Nampyo States, "I Will Join You in Overcoming the Climate and Environmental Crisis"

On the 5th, Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held the 29th Environment Day Commemoration Ceremony at the City Hall Citizens' Hall under the theme "Climate Change is a Crisis, Our Change is an Opportunity."

The ceremony was attended by Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City; the co-chairs of the Changwon Sustainable Development Council (Lee Hak-eun, Jeon Young-ho, Ahn Byung-seok); Jeon Jun-ho, Director of Gyeongnam Green Environment Support Center; Lee Jung-mo, former Director of the National Gwacheon Science Museum; citizens recognized for their contributions to the environment; the Yongho Elementary School Firefly Volunteer Group; and about 100 citizens.

Changwon Special City Celebrates the 29th Environment Day with Citizens.

The main program included: ▲a themed video screening ▲a congratulatory video message from Gino Van Begin, Secretary General of ICLEI ▲awards for outstanding environmental contributors ▲a case presentation by the first local Carbon Neutral Living Master ▲a themed song performance reflecting the voices of future generations ▲and an environmental lecture ("Still, We Must Live on Earth").

Gino Van Begin, Secretary General of ICLEI, expressed his gratitude for Changwon’s climate change and biodiversity policies in his congratulatory message and proposed taking responsible action together for future generations.

Additionally, the city selected 49 citizens?including students from Mudong Elementary School and Yongho Elementary School, companies, and institutions?as outstanding contributors for the 29th Environment Day. The Changwon Sustainable Development Council received awards from the Minister of Environment and the Governor of Gyeongnam Province.

The city decorated the venue with flowers and red-crowned cranes made from scraps of hanbok and sneaker soles, conveying the message that the harmonious environment created by beautiful flowers and chirping birds alongside people is truly precious.

In his commemorative address, Mayor Hong stated, "This year’s Environment Day theme in Changwon is ‘Climate Change is a Crisis, Our Change is an Opportunity.’ Let’s not view climate change as just a crisis, but as an opportunity to develop into a sustainable city by cooperating and taking action among the public, private, academic, and industrial sectors. On this meaningful Environment Day, I will work together with you all for sustainable growth, an inclusive society, and overcoming the climate and environmental crisis."

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