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Chungbuk-do to realize 'Carbon Neutrality' by investing KRW 699.3 bn in climate and air quality
On January 12, Chungbuk-do announced that it will invest KRW 693.3 billion in the climate and air quality sectors this year to implement various policy projects aimed at achieving carbon neutrality.
The province explained that the budget allocated to related projects has risen by 37% compared to the previous year (KRW 505.8 billion), with the increasing importance of climate and air quality.
In terms of specific projects, the province will designate an additional Carbon Neutral Support Center in Jecheon-si, which will serve as a think tank for carbon neutrality. This is part of the plan to expand the center, previously operated only by the province and Cheongju-si, to the northern region, in order to systematically promote related projects.
The province will also introduce key greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, including the "Greenhouse Gas Reduction Recognition Budgeting System" and the "Public Sector Greenhouse Gas Target Management System."
Additionally, it will spend KRW 2.4 billion to create heatwave protection shelters for climate-vulnerable groups and mobile shelters for outdoor workers in seven locations across four cities and counties. It will also invest KRW 4.8 billion to support greenhouse gas reduction facilities at environmental infrastructure facilities such as sewage treatment plants.
To reduce air pollution from daily life, the province will promote the distribution of 13,021 eco-friendly vehicles, incentivize the early scrapping of 6,527 vehicles, and distribute 780 eco-friendly boilers.
A provincial official stated, "We will implement the planned projects without delay to maintain good air quality in Chungbuk-do and protect our region from climate crises."
jeonch@yna.co.kr
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** This article was translated from Korean.
Date
2025.01.13
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According to Yonhap News,
On January 12, Chungbuk-do announced that it will invest KRW 693.3 billion in the climate and air quality sectors this year to implement various policy projects aimed at achieving carbon neutrality.
The province explained that the budget allocated to related projects has risen by 37% compared to the previous year (KRW 505.8 billion), with the increasing importance of climate and air quality.
In terms of specific projects, the province will designate an additional Carbon Neutral Support Center in Jecheon-si, which will serve as a think tank for carbon neutrality. This is part of the plan to expand the center, previously operated only by the province and Cheongju-si, to the northern region, in order to systematically promote related projects.
The province will also introduce key greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, including the "Greenhouse Gas Reduction Recognition Budgeting System" and the "Public Sector Greenhouse Gas Target Management System."
Additionally, it will spend KRW 2.4 billion to create heatwave protection shelters for climate-vulnerable groups and mobile shelters for outdoor workers in seven locations across four cities and counties. It will also invest KRW 4.8 billion to support greenhouse gas reduction facilities at environmental infrastructure facilities such as sewage treatment plants.
To reduce air pollution from daily life, the province will promote the distribution of 13,021 eco-friendly vehicles, incentivize the early scrapping of 6,527 vehicles, and distribute 780 eco-friendly boilers.
A provincial official stated, "We will implement the planned projects without delay to maintain good air quality in Chungbuk-do and protect our region from climate crises."
jeonch@yna.co.kr
Source Text
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Source: Yonhap News (January 12, 2025)
** This article was translated from Korean.