The Ministry of Environment (Minister Hanwha Jin) said it is carrying out warm and safe winter support projects for households vulnerable to cold weather by the end of this year, such as improving insulation and delivering cold-resistant products.
This support project is being promoted through public-private cooperation with the Korea Climate and Environment Network, the Korea Environmental Industry Research Institute, Woori Bank, Jeju Development Corporation, Rico, and Green Wave.
The support targets are elderly people, low-income residents in small rooms, and the disabled, and the Ministry of Environment selected 1,100 households that need support first considering their income, housing type, age, and health status.
A climate change adaptation counselor (greenhouse gas diagnostic consultant) visits vulnerable households to attach window insulation and moonwind paper, delivers heating tents, blankets, mufflers, and gloves, and guides them on how to respond to cold waves.
Tips for responding to cold waves include △ dressing warm and maintaining the proper indoor temperature, △ avoiding excessive physical exercise, △ being careful of hypothermia and frostbite, △ turning off heating devices when ventilation and going out, △ preventing freezing when going out for a long time, and taking care of the health of people around △.
Regarding the cold wave support project, Vice Environment Minister Yoo Je-Cheol will inspect the support project site in the area with Seo Cheol-mo, head of Daejeon Seo-gu on the 2nd, visit vulnerable households nearby, attach door wind paper and insulation, and deliver cold-resistant supplies.
The Ministry of Environment will also conduct public relations activities to raise awareness of carbon neutrality, such as guiding carbon neutrality practices and energy-saving public interest activities (campaigns).
It distributes promotional products to local governments, public institutions, and multi-use facilities that inform practical rules such as maintaining the proper temperature of indoors, installing window windbreakers, and using thermos (cup) to reduce carbon emissions in winter.
In addition, various online events will be held where you can directly participate in carbon-neutral practices, such as certifying carbon-neutral practices or pledging to save energy in winter.
Vice Environment Minister Yoo Je-Cheol said, "As Korea suffered an unusual heavy rain last summer, the climate crisis is getting worse day by day," adding, "We will strengthen support measures with related ministries as the more vulnerable the social and economic class is affected by climate change."
Writer: Grace Jun
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