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6.2.3 Carbon neutrality

To enable the city to deal with climate change, Daegu is taking the lead in promoting carbon
neutrality in the region. As carbon neutrality is a task that can alter societal needs, systematic
communication and collaboration are required in a wide range of fields. In this context, the
Daegu Metropolitan City Carbon Neutral Citizens' Council was formed recently as a community
governance mechanism that encompasses carbon neutrality in general. In this consultative body,
the government plans to establish and implement policies in eight areas by promoting strategies
for 2050 carbon neutrality implementation, annual greenhouse gas reduction, carbon neutrality
demonstration and commercialization projects, along with raising awareness on the importance
of carbon neutrality within the smart city domain.

Major related
Field Policy tasks
departments
Climate Department of • Establishment of policy foundations such as core
Environment Climate Atmosphere institutions and finances
• Management and evaluation of greenhouse gas reduction
implementation
Environmental Policy • Ecological restoration and management
Department • Environmental education and industry development
Civil Life Department of • Discover and foster carbon-neutral activities with inhabitant
Climate Atmosphere participation
• Establishment and activation of carbon-neutral community
network
Youth Policy • Fostering future generations of carbon-neutral talent and
Department activities
Department of Social • Vitalization of local communities such as cooperatives
Economy
Circular Resource Circulation • Improvement and advancement of recycling system
Economy Department • Fostering the remanufacturing industry
Department of Water • Reinforcement of circulation in the manufacturing process
Energy Industry and conversion of carbon resources
Forest, Department of • Expansion of carbon absorption function in the forest
Agriculture Forestry & Greenery; sector
and Livestock Department of Park • Reinforcement of the downtown ecological axis such as
Development urban redevelopment and the creation of inhabitant parks
Agriculture & • Expansion of low carbon production base in agricultural
Distribution and livestock industries
Department

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