Yeoju City Launches 2050 Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Committee

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Eom In-yong] Yeoju City held the "2024 First Session of the 2050 Carbon Neutrality Green Growth Committee" at the city hall situation room on the 18th.

The meeting was organized to discuss Yeoju City's carbon neutrality policy direction, promote green growth within the region, and deliberate and resolve carbon-related policies and plans, thereby materializing the city's vision.

The meeting was attended by a total of 13 people, including Deputy Mayor Cho Jung-ah, City Council Member Yu Pil-seon, City Council Member Lee Sang-sook, heads of relevant departments, experts from various fields, and resident representatives. The agenda included the election of co-chairs and vice-chairs, discussions and sharing of progress on "Carbon Neutrality Master Plan Establishment" and "Third Climate Crisis Adaptation Measures," and a session to establish the region's carbon neutrality vision and goals.

The report reflecting the discussions at the meeting will be completed by February next year following consulting by the Korea Environment Corporation and will be finalized through deliberation and resolution by the "Yeoju City 2050 Carbon Neutrality Green Growth Committee."

Through the holding of this committee, the city plans to explore feasible carbon neutrality measures that consider both the environment and economy, and to work toward creating a sustainable Yeoju City.

Deputy Mayor Cho Jung-ah stated, "This committee is an important first step for the city to achieve its 2050 carbon neutrality goal," and added, "We will do our best to establish a feasible carbon neutrality implementation system."