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Introduction

History of Presidential Committee on Green Growth ⇒ The Presidential Committee on Green Growth was established under the direct supervision of President Lee Myung-Bak to implement the national vision of low-carbon green growth presented by the President in an address on August 15, 2008.

2010

  • July 13
  • Inauguration of 2nd Co-Chairman, Dr. Young Soogil; launch of the 2nd-phase plan for the Committee; 8th PCGG Meeting drafts comprehensive measures to foster and support green SMEs
  • June 16
  • Launch of Global Green Growth Institute (see www.gggi.org)
  • May 24
  • Opening of the Experience Green Growth Hall (see www.egg.co.kr)
  • April 14
  • Enforcement of the Framework Act on Low Carbon, Green Growth
  • March 26
  • 2nd formal prior announcement of the Enforcement Decree for the Framework Act on Low Carbon, Green Growth
  • February 17
  • 1st formal prior announcement of the Enforcement Decree for the Framework Act on Low Carbon, Green Growth
  • February 3
  • 7-point action plan for 2010 adopted at 7th Meeting of PCGG
  • January 14
  • President Lee Myung-bak signs Framework Act on Low Carbon, Green Growth

2009

  • December 29
  • The National Assembly passes Framework Act on Low Carbon, Green Growth
  • November 17
  • Cabinet confirms target of 30% reduction in national greenhouse gas emission by 2020
  • November 5
  • PCGG presents ambitious draft target for reduction of national greenhouse gas emissions of 27% to 30%
  • August 24
  • 5th PCGG Meeting adopts activation plans for green education and practices
  • July 6
  • 4th PCGG Meeting finalizes Five-Year National Plan for Green Growth
  • May 13
  • National strategies for Green IT announced
  • February 25
  • Draft of Framework Act on Low Carbon Green Growth finalized
  • February 16
  • 1st Meeting of the Presidential Committee on Green Growth
  • January 5
  • Presidential Decree on Establishment and Operation of the Presidential Committee on Green Growth proclaimed

2008

  • December
  • Preparatory task force for the Presidential Committee on Green Growth is assembled
  • November
  • Organization of preparatory task force for the Presidential Committee on Green Growth begins

    Integration of National Committee for Combating Climate Change, National Energy Committee, and Presidential Commission on Sustainable Development is reviewed

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