Suwon Hosts Policy Forum to Develop Environmental Capital

Suwon City held a policy forum at the Suwon Hwaseong Museum on the 13th to discuss development strategies for establishing Suwon as an environmental capital.

The forum was attended by approximately 100 people, including experts in environmental city assessment, business leaders, environmental NGOs, citizens, and related city officials.

The forum featured keynote presentations on the vision and goals of Suwon as an environmental capital, the meaning and development direction of a vibrant city, and environmental city assessment and the city's green competitiveness.

Following the presentations, experts on environmental city assessment conducted designated discussions on development strategies for establishing Suwon as an environmental capital, and citizens, business leaders, and environmental NGOs held comprehensive discussions together.

Second Vice Mayor Lee Jae-jun stated, "As we promote the environmental capital initiative, we will reflect Korea's environmental city evaluation standards and best practices, as well as global urban evaluation criteria such as the UN Environment Programme's livable city standards. We will do our utmost to develop Suwon into Korea's representative environmental capital and further advance it as a low-carbon green city in Northeast Asia."

The city plans to accelerate the construction of an environmental capital through efficient organizational restructuring in February, including establishing a new Climate Change Response Division to integrate climate change and energy policies and promote renewable energy adoption, as well as a dedicated team for environmental education.

In September of last year, the city declared its commitment to environmental action through the "Suwon Environmental Capital Declaration," pledging to work with advanced cities worldwide to address environmental issues.