- Program for Ambassadors('2007~2008')
Overview
- Started in 2007
- Purpose
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To share environmental problems, explore ways to address them with a view to reinforcing international environmental cooperation
To introduce Korea’s environmental management and polices through field trip to advanced environmental facilities or related sites
- Frequency
- Twice a year in April and September
- Content
- Introduction of Korea’s environmental policies and visit to related sites and sound environmental facilities
Previous Programs
- The 1st Program
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Held on June 20, 2007
4 diplomats from India and Indonesia attended
Shared environmental dialogue and visited the Sudokwon Landfill Site
- The 2nd Round of the Program
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Held on August 31, 2007
6 Ambassadors from Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines and Singapore attended
A Korea-ASEAN Forum on Environmental Cooperation proposed to regularize the program for Ambassadors to Korea
Visited the Sudokwon Landfill Site
- The 3rd Round of the Program
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Held on November 21, 2007
8 Ambassadors and their spouses from Cambodia, Egypt, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Singapore, and Thailand attended
An Initiative to Strengthen Environmental Cooperation proposed to prompt action from Ambassadors regarding the proposed Korea-ASEAN Forum on Environmental Cooperation
Visited the National Institute of Biological Resources
- The 4th Round of the Program
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Held on April 25, 2008
Attended by 9 Ambassadors from Egypt, Laos, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Kazakhstan
Introduced NIEHRD’s international training programs of 2008
Visited the construction site of Incheon Bridge and Incheon Free Economic Zone
- The 5th Round of the Program
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To be held on September 11, 2008