2025 Climate Change Week - "Let’s Take Climate Action, Let’s Adapt to Change"

The Ministry of Environment (Minister Kim Wansup) will operate the ‘2025 Climate Change Week’ from April 21 to 25 in commemoration of Earth Day (April 22).

The theme of this year’s Climate Change Week is “Let’s Take Climate Action! Let’s Adapt to Change!” It conveys the message of moving toward the era of carbon neutrality through consistent carbon-neutral practices in daily life and strengthened climate adaptation capacity.

This year’s Climate Change Week will begin with an opening ceremony on the morning of April 21 at COEX Magok (located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul), followed by various events and promotional activities (campaigns) involving the public, such as a nationwide simultaneous lights-off event, an industry roundtable on climate crisis adaptation, and special exhibitions for Climate Change Week (at Seoul Station and Hello Museum).

The opening ceremony will be attended by Minister of Environment Kim Wansup; Han Wha-jin, the Private Sector Chair of the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth; Lee Woo-kyun, the standing representative of the Korea Climate and Environment Network; companies participating in carbon neutrality efforts; and members of the 5th Carbon Neutrality Youth Supporters.

In particular, at the opening ceremony, broadcaster and climate/environment activist Julian Quintart will be appointed as the ‘2025 Climate Change Week Ambassador.’ He will play a central role in raising public interest and participation in carbon neutrality efforts through talent donations such as the use of his likeness and voice.

Following this, the Ministry of Environment will sign a ‘Business Agreement for the Introduction and Promotion of Climate Insurance’ with the insurance industry and related academic circles to protect vulnerable groups from the climate crisis. Participating organizations* plan to promote the development of climate insurance products and pilot projects in accordance with the agreement.

* △ (Government) Ministry of Environment, △ (Private Sector) General Insurance Association of Korea, Korean Reinsurance Company, △ (Academia) Korea Environment Institute, Korea Insurance Research Institute, Korean Risk Management Society

In addition, the Ministry will sign a business agreement with 16 newly participating institutions and companies* in the Carbon Neutrality Points Program. These institutions and companies will work to introduce a point accumulation system and promote the activation of the program.

* △ (Electronic receipt issuance) Hansalim (also participating in eco-friendly product purchases, high-quality recyclable waste disposal, and refill station usage), Lotte GRS Co., Ltd., National Health Insurance System (NHIS), Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), TheReal, △ (Reusable cup usage) Paris Croissant Corp., Nuri EMP Co., Ltd., Reditus △ (Refill station usage) Smartfill Corp., △ (Eco-friendly product purchase) SSG.COM Corp., △ (High-quality recyclable waste disposal) Hanson Co., Ltd., KIEcosystem Co., Ltd., Sejong City Hall, G-Tech International Co., Ltd., UNIENTECH, World Multinet Co., Ltd.

In addition, various events have been organized, including a △ roundtable on climate crisis adaptation for the industry, △ joint training on climate change (Climate Fresk workshop), and △ forum on activating carbon neutrality in local governments. A climate action promotional booth, featuring 8 companies and organizations such as Samdasoo (Jeju Special Self-governing Province Development Corporation), will also be operated at COEX Magok for two days starting from April 21.

On April 22, Earth Day, a lights-off event will be held nationwide from 8:00 p.m. for 10 minutes to raise awareness about the importance of Earth. Public institutions, including government buildings (Seoul, Gwacheon, Sejong), as well as apartment complexes, corporate buildings (such as Lotte Hotel, POSCO Tower), and regional landmarks (like Hwaseong Haenggung in Suwon, Gwangan Bridge in Busan, and Songdo Central Park) will also participate.

Various activities will also be held for future generations to directly participate in and take action for carbon neutrality. A competition will be held from April 21 to 30, where teenagers will propose and apply specific plans to create a carbon-neutral amusement park. Starting from April 21, a music promotion campaign will also take place, using the song “Let’s Go Together, Carbon Neutrality,” which is included in the middle school music textbook.

Additionally, the Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL), will hold an exhibition of the winning entries from the Carbon Neutrality Practice Writing and Drawing Contest, along with a climate adaptation art exhibition, at Seoul Station from April 21 to 25. Furthermore, a participatory exhibition on climate action will be held at Hello Museum, an art museum for children (located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul), until May 18.

In addition, by participating in various events and certifying climate action through the Ministry of Environment’s social media and the dedicated Climate Change Week website (www.gihoo.or.kr/earthday2025), individuals can receive various prizes until May 20. Meanwhile, diverse commemorative events will be held across the country, led by local governments and civil society organizations.

Minister of Environment Kim Wansup stated, “While preparing systematic greenhouse gas reduction measures, we will also strengthen climate adaptation capabilities to create a society that is safe even in the face of the climate crisis.” He added, "We will do my best to ensure that the small actions of the people come together to achieve carbon neutrality.”

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