PyeongChang 2018 Workshop Studies Low Carb Olympic Games

Participants at the workshop included senior members of PyeongChang 2018, leading environmental officials from non-government organizations, new and renewable energy experts, university professors and government environment officers.

The workshop was held to discuss and develop strategies to reduce carbon emissions at the venues proposed by PyeongChang 2018's bid.

The workshop included specific presentations made by key experts from leading environment and sustainability institutions, such as the Climate Change Research Institute of Korea, the Korea Environment Institute, the Research Institute for Gangwon, and Heerim Architects and Planners.

Byung-Nam Lee, PyeongChang 2018 Director General of Evaluation Preparation said, "PyeongChang 2018 is committed to making environment sustainability a top priority, and with the help of key environmental experts, we will construct and develop venues that minimize carbon emissions and use efficient and renewable sources of energy".