Gyeongnam Environmental Council Announces Support for Kwon Sungki, Preliminary Candidate for Gyeongnam Superintendent of Education

The Right Leader for Ecological Transition Education in the Era of Climate Crisis

The "Gyeongnam Environmental Council," a coalition of environmental education and ecology movement stakeholders in the Gyeongnam region, has officially declared its support for Kwon Sungki, a preliminary candidate for Gyeongnam Superintendent of Education.

On the 12th, the Gyeongnam Environmental Council held a press conference at the briefing room of the Gyeongnam Office of Education, stating, "Education should move beyond simple entrance exams and competition, and instead focus on learning and practicing ways of life where humans and nature coexist. Schools must become the most important spaces for fostering citizens who can respond to the climate crisis."

They explained their reasons for supporting Candidate Kwon, citing his educational philosophy of nurturing ecological citizens, the promotion of environmental education created jointly by schools and local communities, the expansion of practice-oriented environmental education, and his educational vision for preparing a sustainable future for Gyeongnam.

The Gyeongnam Environmental Council emphasized, "The climate crisis is no longer just an environmental issue; it is a task of our time that is transforming life, industry, and the entire local community. Candidate Kwon has consistently stressed the need for ecological transition education that fosters environmental sensitivity and a sense of community within school education."

They added, "Environmental education cannot be completed solely through classroom theory. When forests, rivers, tidal flats, farmlands, the sea, and ecological resources in our region are connected to the educational field, children can learn the value of nature through their lived experiences."

The Gyeongnam Environmental Council stated, "Children have the right to learn and grow in an environment with clean air, pure water, and a healthy ecosystem. We are confident that Candidate Kwon is the right person to establish Gyeongnam's education system on the foundation of ecological values and sustainability."

Meanwhile, the Gyeongnam Environmental Council is an affiliated organization of the Gyeongnam Environmental Education and Culture Center, which was established in 2008 and received installation approval on April 10. Its current membership numbers around 800.