Mayor Kim Kyungil: "40% Greenhouse Gas Reduction by 2030... Leap Toward a Carbon-Neutral City"

Paju City Holds "Carbon Neutrality Vision Declaration Ceremony"
Pledges to Advance Toward a Carbon-Neutral Society

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Kyungil) announced on June 8 that it held the "Carbon Neutrality Vision Declaration Ceremony" at Unjeong Happiness Center on the 5th to commemorate the 30th Environment Day, sharing its vision for a sustainable and eco-friendly city with its citizens.

Kim Kyungil, mayor of Paju City, is giving a greeting speech at the 'Carbon Neutrality Vision Declaration Ceremony' held at Unjeong Happiness Center on the 5th. Photo by Paju City

This event was held to widely publicize Paju City's policy direction and commitment to action for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and to expand public consensus among citizens. The event began with a celebratory performance by the Paju City Choir, followed by awards for individuals and organizations recognized for their contributions to environmental conservation and carbon neutrality, and concluded with the Carbon Neutrality Vision Declaration Ceremony.

In particular, during the Vision Declaration Ceremony, the city officially announced its interim goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and unveiled five key strategies to achieve this target.

The strategies will be implemented in five areas: eco-friendly urban architecture, eco-friendly transportation, resource circulation, agriculture and livestock, and carbon sinks. The city plans to accelerate the transition to a carbon-neutral society and continue systematic efforts to realize a sustainable Paju, focusing on these strategies.

In the second part of the event, an "Environmental Music Concert" featuring jazz bands, acoustic bands, and street dance performances was held, allowing people of all ages to enjoy the festivities and naturally conveying the importance of carbon neutrality to citizens through culture and the arts.

Gyeongil Kim, mayor of Paju City (third from the left), held the "Carbon Neutrality Vision Declaration Ceremony" at Unjeong Happiness Center on the 5th. Provided by Paju City

Additionally, under the supervision of the Paju City Sustainable Development Council, the "Environmental Festival" was held at the plaza inside Unjeong Happiness Center, offering more than 30 experiential programs such as "making insect repellent using natural oils" and the eco-friendly game "Protect the Earth!"

Mayor Kim Kyungil stated, "I hope that, with this Carbon Neutrality Vision Declaration Ceremony as a turning point, Paju City will grow into a leading sustainable and eco-friendly city. We will continue to implement effective policies to advance the transition to a carbon-neutral society."