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Understanding the relationship between culture and climate
Overcoming the climate change crisis
Exploring alternative cultures and lifestyles for sustainability
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Our society and customs are deeply related to our climate. Various climates on the planets has give birth to whole range of cultures and ways of life that are unique to the climate zones. That is why a change in the climate is a crisis that will inevitably affect every existence on Earth. Korea is a country that holds a critical position in the climate change agenda. It imports 97% of its energy sources and ranks seventh in greenhouse gas emission by country. While Korea faces an ecological crisis, it is also at a crossroad that can take a turn toward energy independence and opportunities for environmental progress. It is imperative that we seriously look into how the human race affects the climate and the environment and work together to overcome this crisis at hand. The Academic Society on Climate and Culture will do its part to research alternatives to achieve a sustainable society and incorporate such practices in all sectors of our society.

* The Climate Change Law Center
Established by members who in the legal profession, the Climate Change Law Center aims to raise awareness of climate change issues and bring about changes in laws and policies of Korea. It hosts regular workshops and talks, and releases publications to study climate change law cases around the world, assist with making informed decisions, and apply them to our society.

Additional Information
[Special Lecture Series of Climate and Culture Research Society 2018] by Woo-seok Kong (April 12th)
  • 2018-12-17
  • 594
On April 12, a special lecture was given by Dr. Woo-seok Kong, a professor of Department of Geography of Kyung Hee University organized by the Climate and Culture Research Society of People for Earth. The lecture, entitled “Why Climate Change Is a Problem,” examined the current status of climate change, one of the world's greatest issues, and discussed the current and the future impact climate change has on human life, culture, health and diseases. In particular, how the fast-paced changing fashion trend industry, meat production, coffee production and mobile use promote climate change by producing a large amount of carbon dioxide were discussed. 

The lecture resource is available only in Korean. 

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