Suwon City Launches Sustainable Development Campaign 'We First, Suwon First'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Civil servants at Suwon Metropolitan City are launching a sustainable development campaign titled 'We First, Suwon First!'

'We First, Suwon First!' centers on civil servants taking the lead in practicing five goals in their daily lives.

The campaign includes △walking or using public transportation for short distances △using tumblers instead of paper cups △taking only the amount of food one will eat △using handkerchiefs instead of paper towels △practicing thorough waste sorting. The campaign runs for the month of September with participation from all Suwon city officials.

A sustainable development practice-sharing event will be held, allowing civil servants to share their daily practices with photos on the Suwon city website for verification purposes. Outstanding practices will be recognized with commemorative gifts for selected employees.

On the morning of the 13th, promotional materials were distributed to employees arriving at the entrance of the Suwon City Hall annex building.

The city has established a vision of a sustainable Suwon where humans and the environment coexist to achieve Suwon's sustainable development goals, and is currently pursuing three major sectors, ten primary goals, 57 detailed goals, and 111 implementation projects.

Meanwhile, the city conducted capacity-building training on sustainable development for civil servants in July, and plans to hold a second training session in November.

A city official stated, "Small actions like not using paper towels are the first step toward creating a sustainable city," and added, "Efforts from all of us are necessary to make Suwon a sustainable city." The official further noted, "The small practices of civil servants will serve as a driving force for inspiring voluntary participation and action from citizens."