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기사입력 : 2024.04.22 08:47
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy of South Korea and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have announced their plans to jointly host the 2024 World Climate Industry Expo. This collaboration reflects a shared understanding of the urgent need for international cooperation in promoting zero-carbon energy solutions such as nuclear power, renewable energy, hydrogen, and carbon capture, storage, and utilization (CCUS) to address the global climate crisis and enhance energy security.
The World Climate Industry Expo, first established last year, integrates 30 domestic energy and environment exhibitions along with investment attraction events. The South Korean government has made efforts to facilitate this joint hosting with the IEA, including sending a letter from the Prime Ministerand holding a meeting with IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. With the active participation and guidance of the IEA, this year's expo is set to evolve into a truly international event.
The theme for this year's expo is "Opening the Era of Zero-Carbon Energy through Climate Technology," with a focus on discussions about accelerating the transition to sustainable clean energy. The expo is expected to serve as a global platform for advancing the spread of zero-carbon energy technologies and initiatives, following the agreements made at the UN Climate Change Conference last December.
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol will deliver a keynote speech during the event and present the IEA's analysis of major energy technologies essential for achieving global climate goals. Professor James Bacchus is also set to give a keynote address. Major global companies such as Samsung, Hyundai Motors, Tesla, and Ørsted will showcase the latest and future technologies related to zero-carbon energy.
Lee Ho-hyeon, Director of Energy Policy, stated, "I welcome IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol's decision to co-host the expo for the spread of zero-carbon energy." He added, "We will work with the IEA to elevate the World Climate Industry Expo into a leading international event for addressing the climate crisis."
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