Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon: "We will respond to climate crisis at a different level than the government"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park No-hun] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon said that he will respond to the climate crisis "at a different level than the government."

Governor Kim Dong-yeon stated through SNS on the 22nd, "Responding to the climate crisis is also a future growth engine. Gyeonggi Province will respond at a different level than the government," and added, "During Climate Change Week, we will unveil the 'Gyeonggi RE100' vision. We will establish a practical 'Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Committee' and personally oversee its operations."

He further emphasized, "With the conviction that changes in Gyeonggi Province can lead to changes in the Republic of Korea, we will actively respond to the climate crisis."

The following is the full text of Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon's SNS post.

< Responding to the Climate Crisis, Gyeonggi Province Will Lead Korea's Change >

Today marks the fifty-third Earth Day.

This week under the slogan "Start with Me - Green Earth," we will operate 'Climate Change Week.' We will carry out various greenhouse gas reduction activities including secondhand goods flea markets and a complete ban on single-use cups in government offices. Gyeonggi Province public institutions will also implement '1 Institution, 1 Action.'

Climate change is resulting in loss of life and property damage. Extreme droughts, heavy rains, and wildfire problems are not someone else's concern. Vulnerable groups will face even greater threats.

Responding to the climate crisis is also a future growth engine. We can create advanced industries through climate technology and create jobs.

It is not enough to reluctantly be dragged along by international sentiment. Gyeonggi Province will respond at a different level than the government.

We have promised to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% and achieve a 30% share of renewable energy generation by 2030. During Climate Change Week, we will unveil the 'Gyeonggi RE100' vision. We will establish a practical 'Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Committee' and personally oversee its operations.

With the conviction that Gyeonggi Province's transformation can lead Korea's transformation, we will actively respond to the climate crisis.