Lecture on green transition taking place. Photographed by Lee Jae Hee.
By Lee Jae Hee (jaehee297@korea.ac.kr)
A lecture on Green Transition: A Perspective From Denmark was held on May 31, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in room 115 of the International Studies Hall of Korea University (KU). Thomas Lehmann, a Danish Ambassador to Korea gave out his opinions on how to combat climate change by sharing how Denmark dealt with climate change. He also emphasized the need for a transition into a green economy.
The overall lecture was on Danish climate policies and the direction Denmark and Korea¡¯s cooperation should head toward. In the earlier part of the lecture, Ambassador Lehmann said, ¡°Danish climate policies still have a long way to go, but are on the right track.¡± This can be seen by the fact that 30 percent of the energy Denmark generates is renewable. Lehmann also stressed the need to approach climate issues not only on a national level but also on a local level, since 70 percent of the world¡¯s CO2 emission comes from urban areas. He then suggested a circular economy, which is recycling waste and re-using by-products in construction, food, mechanical, and electronics industries, as the next step for green transition.
Lehmann wrapped up the lecture by highlighting the following five points considering green transition: green transition is an opportunity for growth and innovation, cities also play a major role in green transition, the world¡¯s cities must cooperate and inspire each other, setting ambitious goals is essential for green transition, and that there is a huge potential in being a front-runner in the green transition and climate.
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