International Conference and Exhibition on Climate Change Opens in Busan

The 2023 World Climate Industry Expo (WCE) opened in the southeastern port city of Busan on May 25, showcasing the latest eco-friendly technologies and products developed by about 500 businesses and climate change experts. The exhibition, held at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, is scheduled to last until May 27, with the theme of "Overcoming the Climate Crisis to Achieve Sustainable Prosperity."

Eleven South Korean ministries and 14 public agencies, including the Busan Metropolitan Government, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Korea International Trade Association, have jointly organized the country's largest exhibition on solutions for climate change and energy transition.

About 500 companies, including leading technology companies such as Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors, SK Group, POSCO, Lotte Group, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hanwha Q Cells, Doosan Enerbility, Mercedes-Benz Korea, Volkswagen Group Korea, RWE and Equinor, showcased their latest green products and technologies at 2,195 booths. The forum also brought together renowned experts, industry leaders, government officials and representatives of international organizations.

Children play at the fountain area in Schwarzenberg Square (Austria) to avoid the heat with temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius, June 26, 2019. Illustration photo: THX/TTXVN

WCE is the result of the merger of three separate energy and climate industry fairs previously organized by the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Environment, and the Busan Metropolitan Government. At this year's WCE, the Ministry of Trade hosted an exhibition on the energy industry and carbon neutrality, while the Ministry of Environment hosted an event called the "Korea Global Green Center" and the Busan Metropolitan Government hosted an exhibition on the energy and environment industry.

The exhibition consists of five different areas, dedicated to products in the fields of clean energy, energy efficiency, carbon neutrality, future mobility, climate technology and the environment. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about solar energy products, wind energy, electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles, autonomous vehicles, hydrogen turbines, small modular reactors, carbon-free clean energy, waste treatment technology and environmentally friendly technologies.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo delivered an opening speech at the opening ceremony, pledging to invest in and promote the development of green energy industries. The prime minister reaffirmed the goal of cutting 2018 emissions by 40 percent by 2030 through substitution and transition to zero-carbon energy sources. International Energy Agency CEO Fatih Birol and renowned physicist from the University of California, Berkeley Richard Mueller also delivered opening remarks.

According to VNA/Tin Tuc Newspaper

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