Special Lecture: "The Era of Climate Crisis: A Major Economic Transition" (Speaker: Ji-Hye Park, Member of the National Assembly)

Join us on Monday, December 2, 2024, for a special lecture by Representative Ji-Hye Park (Uijeongbu City Gap). The event will be held in-person, and we look forward to welcoming all who are interested in the intersection of climate crisis and economic transformation.

Event Details

• Title: The Era of Climate Crisis: A Major Economic Transition
• Date & Time: December 2, 2024 (Monday), 2:00–3:30 PM
• Venue: Room 103, Building 82, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Seoul National University
• Speaker: Ji-Hye Park, Member of the National Assembly (Uijeongbu City Gap)

About the Speaker

Ji-Hye Park studied Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, as well as Business Administration, at Seoul National University. She further specialized in environmental studies at the Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Seoul National University, and Lund University in Sweden. She has served as a full-time lawyer at the Green Law Center, director at Climate Solutions, and co-representative and director of Plan 1.5. Currently, as a member of the National Assembly, she focuses on advancing climate politics, achieving balanced development through a climate-driven economy, and promoting carbon neutrality policies.

Lecture Highlights

This lecture will explore the intricate relationship between climate and the economy under the theme "The Era of Climate Crisis: A Major Economic Transition."
Key topics include:

• The necessity of strengthening Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• Policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and an overview of Korea's carbon neutrality strategies.
• Roadmaps for energy transition and state-led initiatives to bolster the green industry.
• Expanding fiscal investment in carbon neutrality and other concrete measures to address the climate crisis.

Registration & Inquiries

• Contact: Interdisciplinary Planning Laboratory, Seoul National University (jjsk0327@snu.ac.kr)
• Registration: First-come, first-served basis for pre-registration and on-site registration.
  When registering, please include your name, affiliation, and academic program.