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Environmental sustainability is defined as a responsible interaction with the environment to avoid depletion or degradation of natural resources and allow for long-term environmental quality. It is inevitably associated with the perspectives on human needs and well-being. In this sense, environmental sustainability is mutually reinforcing economic and societal sustainability. In other words, it is essential to live within the earth’s planetary boundary so as not to jeopardize the ability for future generations to meet their needs.

As part of the global and local efforts to meet the human-ecosystem equilibrium, CIFAL Jeju/JITC organizes environmental workshops on a variety of relevant topics like climate change and green growth, carbon-free development, waste management, e-mobility, and environmentally sound technologies. Serving as a venue to share policy experiences and action plans, the Center joins the effort of the global community in moving towards a more sustainable future.

[2017 March 21~23] Policy Workshop on Green Energy, Transportation and Green Cities

2017.08.09

CIFAL Jeju hosts Policy Workshop on Green Energy, Transportation and Green Cities

CIFAL Jeju hosts Policy Workshop on Green Energy, Transportation and Green Cities 31 March 2017, Jeju, Republic of Korea – CIFAL Jeju convened seventeen government officials from seven different countries in the Asia-Pacific region for a three-day Policy Workshop on ‘Green Energy, Transportation and Green Cities.’ CIFAL Jeju, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and APEC Climate Center (APCC). The event was held from 21 to 23 March 2017 at the International Convention Center of Jeju (ICC Jeju). CIFAL Jeju hosts Policy Workshop on Green Energy, Transportation and Green Cities

The event served as a platform to build capacities in green energy, transportation and green cities including green governance and marketable future energy options as well as challenges and opportunities in identifying the shortcomings of the current international environmental governance regime. Representatives from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam participated in the workshop.

The workshop included two sessions, which were opened to the general public to showcase new trends in green transportation, energy and infrastructure, and some aspects of hometown investment trust were also introduced. The opening sessions took place in the framework of the 4th International Electric Vehicle Expo, an annual event that was held from 17 to 23 March of this year. CIFAL Jeju hosts Policy Workshop on Green Energy, Transportation and Green Cities

The presentations focused on key topics including challenges of climate change and successful adaptation; strategies for green industry and energy; new trends in green transportation and energy; waste management for green cities; sustainable urban growth and transportation; Jeju green big bang and the 4th industrial revolution; as well as the experience of Jeju on green city development.

The workshop concluded with a visit to ‘Kakao Corporation,’ Korea Institute of Energy Research’ and ‘Sungsan Ilchulbong’ (UNESCO World Natural Heritage). In addition, a tour of the ‘4th International Electric Vehicle Expo’ was provided for participants to witness real-life examples of green policies in action.

Photo 1: Policy Workshop on ‘Green Energy, Transportation and Green Cities’

Photo 2: Visit to ‘Kakao Corporation’

Photo 3: Group photo of Participants

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