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Busan City Hosts 30th Environment Day Commemorative Event

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To mark the 30th Environment Day on June 5, the Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it is hosting a variety of events aimed at raising awareness about the climate crisis and promoting environmental conservation.

Environment Day was established in June 1972 during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden, where the global community pledged joint efforts to protect the planet. June 5 is now observed annually as Environment Day.

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Main Ceremony (2:00–3:00 p.m., June 5)

The commemorative event, themed “Once More, for a Cleaner Tomorrow—Back to Nature,” was held at the City Hall’s International Conference Hall.

Around 200 attendees, including Mayor Park Heong-joon, officials from related agencies, environmental organizations, and citizens, participated.

Program highlights included:

• ●Award ceremony for recipients of the 26th Busan Green Environment Awards and environmental merit commendations

• ●Performance using percussion instruments made from recycled materials

• ●Screening of the short film Children of the Bird by Júlia Tudisco, winner of the Special Award at the 3rd "Only One Earth" Environmental Film Festival.
  This mythologically themed film explores Earth’s birth and death and conveys messages of harmony between humanity and nature, freedom, and identity.

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Side Events (10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 1st-Floor Lobby)

• ●Zero-Waste Shop: Eco-friendly products and green household goods on display and available for purchase

• ●Environmental Education Booths: Hosted by 8 organizations, offering interactive programs linked to “Busan Environmental Education Week”

Activities included:

• ●Hands-on eco-learning experiences

• ●Marine ecology education

• ●Plastic-free crafts

• ●Earth geology puzzles

• ●Sustainable living product demonstrations

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“Open Civic Environmental Academy” Special Lecture (3:00–5:00 p.m., June 5)

Following the ceremony, a public lecture themed “Economy and Climate Change” was held at the same venue.

The guest speaker was Kwak Jae-sik, a professor, writer, and popular science broadcaster.

His media appearances include tvN’s You Quiz on the Block, SBS’s Science Convenience Store, KBS1’s History Journal That Day, and more.

His notable works include Earth is Fine, We’re the Problem and Kwak Jae-sik’s Bacteria Expo.

He holds a Ph.D. in engineering from Yonsei University and degrees in quantum engineering and chemistry from KAIST.

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Mayor Park Heong-joon stated:

“On this 30th Environment Day, we must reflect on the importance of nature and commit to actions that preserve a clean and healthy environment for future generations.
The collective efforts and interest of each citizen will ultimately shape a Busan where people and nature coexist in harmony.
The city will continue doing its utmost to build a green and sustainable future.”

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Attachment 1 – Environment Day Event Overview

• ●Theme: “Once More, for a Cleaner Tomorrow—Back to Nature”

• ●Date/Location: June 5, 2025 (Thursday), Busan City Hall International Conference Hall and 1st-Floor Lobby

• ●Host: Busan Metropolitan City

• ●Main Activities:

• ○Commemorative ceremony

• ○Zero-waste shop and educational booths

• ○Public lecture and environmental film screening

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Attachment 2 – Booth Participants & Programs

Booth Type	Organization	Program Description
Zero-Waste Shop	Eco Unniya	Natural soap and green goods
	Dunggeun Nemo	Eco detergents, natural scrubbers
Environmental Education	Busan Environmental Education Center	Carbon neutrality and waste separation
	National Marine Environmental Education Center	Marine life craft activities
	Busan Environmental Education Center, Dong-gu Center	Plastic-free DIY badge making
	Busan National Geopark	Earth puzzle coloring activity
	Nakdong Estuary Eco Center	Printmaking with endangered species
	Marine Natural History Museum	Flying ray toy craft
	Busan Green Purchasing Center	Eco pouch decorating
	Busan Council for Sustainable Development	Wooden bookmark making