Yeosu City Finalizes 2050 Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Master Plan

Hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties
A First Step Toward a Sustainable Future

Yeosu City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Jung Kimyung) announced that on the 4th, the 2050 Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Committee was held in the city hall situation room, and the Basic Plan for Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth was finalized.

According to the city, the Basic Plan for Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth is a statutory ten-year plan established every five years, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Yeosu City held the 2050 Carbon Neutral Green Growth Committee meeting in the city hall conference room on the 4th and finalized the basic plan for carbon neutrality and green growth. Photo by Yeosu City

This basic plan consists of 59 key tasks across five sectors: construction, transportation, agriculture/livestock/fisheries, waste, and reinforcement of carbon sinks. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared to 2018 levels by 2030.

To establish the basic plan, the city held three service report meetings and a public hearing with citizens since July last year, incorporating feedback from experts, stakeholders, and civic groups. In addition, continuous revisions and improvements were made through consulting with Korea Environment Corporation to ensure the plan aligns with local characteristics.

A city official stated, "The confirmation of this basic plan is a significant starting point toward a sustainable future," adding, "We will not only strive to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP33) but also create a sustainable carbon-neutral city led by our citizens."

Meanwhile, the Yeosu City Basic Plan for Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth can be found on the Yeosu City Hall or Yeosu City Carbon Neutrality Support Center websites.