Korea's Largest Climate Change Forum, 'Republic of Korea Carbon Forum,' to Be Held on the 24th

Sharing 2035 NDC and COP Outcomes
Exploring Directions for Korea's Carbon Neutrality Policy
Pre-registration Open for 'Republic of Korea Carbon Forum 2025'

The Korea Climate Change Research Institute (Chairman Kim Jintae, President Choi Byungsoo), the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth 2050 (Chairman Kim Minseok, Prime Minister), the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Chairman Chey Taewon), and the Korea Climate and Environment Institute (President Jeon Uichan) will jointly host and organize the 'Republic of Korea Carbon Forum 2025' at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry on November 24.

'Korea Carbon Forum 2025' poster. Provided by Korea Institute of Climate Change Research

Under the theme of 'A New Leap for Responding to the Climate Crisis and Achieving Carbon Neutrality,' this forum will bring together domestic and international experts from industry, academia, research, and government to share global trends and discuss the national policy direction for achieving net zero. Those wishing to attend can register in advance, and participation is free of charge. The event is supported by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, the Korea Meteorological Administration, the Korea Forest Service, and the Korean Standards Association.

This forum is being held to share the newly established 2035 national greenhouse gas reduction target, coinciding with the launch of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, to discuss policy directions, and to seek efficient response strategies for businesses. It will be the largest event to date, featuring ▲ keynote speeches and invited lectures ▲ 14 seminars ▲ expert meetings.

In particular, the forum will share the outcomes of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30), which concludes on November 21, as well as response strategies to domestic and international climate change-related policies and systems, including the emissions trading scheme and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures. Notably, this forum will be the largest ever, featuring keynote speeches and invited lectures, 14 seminars, and expert meetings. These discussions are expected to serve as a major turning point in strengthening climate change response capabilities and in establishing government-level policies and a greenhouse gas reduction ecosystem.

Additionally, the forum will share the outcomes of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31), which concludes on November 22, as well as response strategies to domestic and international climate change-related policies and systems, including the emissions trading scheme and ESG disclosures. These discussions are expected to serve as a major turning point in strengthening climate change response capabilities and in establishing government-level policies and a greenhouse gas reduction ecosystem.

Further details about the event can be found on the official website of the Korea Climate Change Research Institute and through the online event guide.

Choi Byungsoo, President of the Korea Climate Change Research Institute, stated, "This forum will become a new initiative for Korea's response to climate change and carbon neutrality," adding, "We will continue to make every effort to ensure this serves as a platform for building the policy and technological foundations needed to achieve net zero."

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