September 5-7, 2022 | Eco Fair Korea 2022, a comprehensive environmental exhibition for a sustainable future, ran for three days from September 5 to 7 at the Suwon Convention Centre under the theme of “Sustainable Future, Carbon-Neutral Gyeonggi.” Gyeonggi Carbon Zero, the Clean Air International Forum, and the Gyeonggi Environment Safety Forum were also held during the fair.
Around 120 companies participated in Eco Fair Korea 2022 and showcased their environmental technologies at 280 booths. In addition, six environmental technology certification briefing sessions were held with the participation of the Korean Standards Association.
Gyeonggi Carbon Zero, in which 53 institutions and 70 booth operators participated, provided an opportunity to foster awareness of carbon neutrality. At the Carbon Neutrality Declaration Ceremony, Gyeonggi Province, cities/counties of the province, and the Gyeonggi-do Assembly affirmed their unity in cooperation; this was followed by the launching ceremony for the Gyeonggi Residents Carbon Neutrality Group.
At the International Forum on Carbon Neutrality, officials from East Asian governments and experts discussed local government roles in Korea-China-Japan cooperation. In addition, participants fostered climate crisis awareness through the pursuit of ideas regarding air, climate, and energy in the Carbon Neutrality Idea Contest.
The Clean Air International Forum, jointly hosted by Gyeonggi Province and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), was attended by 750 environmental experts from 16 countries as well as those from international organisations, governments of six Asia-Pacific nations, and academia, including Tuvdendorj Gantumur, Deputy Minister of the Environment and Tourism of Mongolia, and Abdulla Naseer, Minister of State of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology of the Maldives. At this forum, consisting of six sessions and three ancillary events, attendees shared a variety of clean air policies, technologies, and research results, as well as the current situations of different nations and regions.
The Gyeonggi Environment Safety Forum saw the participation of approximately 250 representatives of the environmental industry and relevant companies. At this forum, attendees made presentations on support plans for small businesses in Gyeonggi Province, revitalisation plans for the environmental service industry, and exemplary environmental service cases.
