Yongin City Launches Citizen Participation Carbon Neutrality Programs for Climate Change Week

Family Programs Highlighted on April 25

A Variety of Activities Including Plogging, Performances, and Hands-On Experiences

Citizen Participation Events Such as Light Rail Use Certification

Yongin Special City (Mayor Lee Sangil) announced on April 16 that it will run hands-on and educational programs, as well as a carbon neutrality practice event for citizens, in celebration of Climate Change Week (April 20-26), which will be held around Earth Day on April 22.

From April 22 to 25, the city will host a special program titled “Climate Crisis, The Earth’s Tomorrow We Change” at the Yongin Climate Change Experience and Education Center. During this period, customized climate and environmental education will be provided through programs designed for preschool and elementary school groups, citizen participation programs, and expert workshops, tailored to different age groups.

Poster of Yongin Special City "Climate Crisis, The Earth's Tomorrow We Change". Provided by Yongin City.

On April 22 and 23, a hands-on program for preschool groups will allow participants to make carbon-zero seed bombs, and on April 24, an elementary school group program called “The Climate Inspector is Here,” modeled after historical civil service exams, will take place. This program has gained nationwide popularity and was even featured in a special EBS documentary.

On the afternoon of April 22, a workshop on AI-based carbon neutrality education will be held for local carbon-neutrality educators, interpreters, and elementary school teachers.

In particular, on Saturday, April 25, a variety of hands-on programs for families will be offered throughout the Climate Change Experience and Education Center.

The main programs include: ▲ “Climate Explorers,” where participants pack survival backpacks in preparation for climate disasters; “Walking the Old Paths of the Earth,” a plogging activity that involves collecting trash while walking along a stream; “A Day in Reverse,” which involves making eco-bags from bojagi (traditional wrapping cloth) and participating in ecological games; “Making Eco-Friendly Mother-of-Pearl Keyrings” using coffee grounds; “I’m Busker On-the-Go Performances” in collaboration with the Yongin Cultural Foundation; and the “Granny Kkeutsun’s Green Bundle” resource circulation market.

Participants in “Walking the Old Paths of the Earth” will receive two hours of volunteer credit and a “Climate Action Opportunity Income” reward.

All programs are free of charge, and registration can be completed through the integrated reservation website of Yongin Special City. Each program is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

On Earth Day, April 22, a citizen participation event will also be held.

The city will provide a 100-won reward to light rail users who join the “Climate Action Opportunity Income” app and submit a photo of themselves using the light rail. This is part of the “Climate Action Opportunity Income Plus” initiative, which is also currently offering a 200-won reward for using tumblers at Mir Stadium during Yongin FC matches.

At 8:00 p.m. on the same day, a 10-minute lights-off event involving both public institutions and citizens will be held as a campaign to encourage energy conservation and address the climate crisis.

An official from Yongin City stated, “These Climate Change Week programs are designed so that citizens can practice carbon neutrality naturally through seeing, walking, and enjoying. We ask for your interest and participation, as small actions in daily life are the starting point for responding to the climate crisis.”

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