Developing an Assessment Framework for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Natural Environment Policies in Achieving Carbon Neutrality
- Author Koo, Kyung Ah
- Researchers Cha, Eun-Jee; Heo, Hag Young; Kim, JeeYoung
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Date
2023-03-31
Ⅰ. Background and Aims of Research
1. Research necessity and purpose
o Research background
ㅇ Korea developed the 2050 Carbon Neutral Strategy of the Republic of Korea, which aims to achieve national carbon neutrality by the year 2050, and carbon neutrality scenarios were prepared based on this strategy. Accordingly, policies are being established and implemented by the respective ministries.
- One of the five key elements presented in the Carbon Neutral Strategy is the enhancement of carbon sinks, and the country aims to achieve an approximate 30% increase in carbon uptake by 2050.
ㅇ The legislation of the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for Coping with Climate Crisis officialized carbon neutrality, and the Act on the Management and Improvement of Carbon Sink (enacted in September 2021 and enforced in March 2022) was enacted for forests, which account for most of the carbon uptake in Korea, and laid the foundation for pursuing carbon neutrality policies (implementation projects).
- Key policies in the natural environment sector related to the Framework Act include (i) carbon neutral cities, (ii) carbon sinks, and (iii) climate change impact assessment.
- The Proposed Strategy for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change Based on Nature and Ecosystems, which was recently established jointly by the relevant ministries in December 2021, suggested a variety of policies pertaining to the natural environment sector for improving carbon neutrality. Furthermore, it advocated the implementation of carbon neutrality policies, strengthening the monitoring o
1. Research necessity and purpose
o Research background
ㅇ Korea developed the 2050 Carbon Neutral Strategy of the Republic of Korea, which aims to achieve national carbon neutrality by the year 2050, and carbon neutrality scenarios were prepared based on this strategy. Accordingly, policies are being established and implemented by the respective ministries.
- One of the five key elements presented in the Carbon Neutral Strategy is the enhancement of carbon sinks, and the country aims to achieve an approximate 30% increase in carbon uptake by 2050.
ㅇ The legislation of the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for Coping with Climate Crisis officialized carbon neutrality, and the Act on the Management and Improvement of Carbon Sink (enacted in September 2021 and enforced in March 2022) was enacted for forests, which account for most of the carbon uptake in Korea, and laid the foundation for pursuing carbon neutrality policies (implementation projects).
- Key policies in the natural environment sector related to the Framework Act include (i) carbon neutral cities, (ii) carbon sinks, and (iii) climate change impact assessment.
- The Proposed Strategy for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change Based on Nature and Ecosystems, which was recently established jointly by the relevant ministries in December 2021, suggested a variety of policies pertaining to the natural environment sector for improving carbon neutrality. Furthermore, it advocated the implementation of carbon neutrality policies, strengthening the monitoring o