Discussion on innovation strategy in the water management field with the Ministry of Environment and affiliated public institutions
Water industry innovation strategy to achieve 2050 carbon neutrality [provided by the Ministry of Environment. Resale and DB prohibited]
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Eunkyung Kim = The Ministry of Environment held a 'Water Industry Innovation Strategy Meeting' at the Water Industry Cluster in Dalseong-gun, Daegu on the afternoon of the 13th with public institutions such as Korea Water Resources Corporation, Korea Environment Corporation, and Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute.
The meeting was attended by the Ministry of Environment and affiliated organizations, as well as industry, academia, and civic groups to discuss innovation strategies in the water industry of each institution. devised a strategy.
At the meeting, the Ministry of Environment presented a strategy of 'leading, expeditious, and cooperative' with the vision of 'to create carbon neutrality (net zero) together, to enjoy a water environment together' for 2050 carbon neutrality and digital transformation in the water management field.
In addition, it plans to focus on four areas: fostering water-related renewable energy and reducing carbon, establishing a foundation for nurturing a digital/regional specialized water industry, strengthening R&D for carbon-neutral and digital transformation, and improving systems to lay the foundation for innovation introduced as
The Korea Environment Corporation introduced a plan to strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by discovering new water-energy related businesses such as biogas and green hydrogen production by 2030. The transition plan was announced.
The Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute explained four R&D plans, including integrated water management in connection with the 4th industry, advancement of low-energy water supply technology, and innovative technology for water management in response to floods and droughts. )' explained the 4 strategic directions and 12 strategic tasks of the system.
Prior to the meeting, the Ministry of Environment selected 10 'innovative water companies' for the 2nd term to foster water companies with potential for growth and presented them with a letter of designation. Selected companies will receive up to 400 million won per company for advancement of innovative technology and overseas expansion over the next five years.
Minister Han Jeong-ae said, "We will spare no effort to support the domestic water industry so that it can become globally competitive as a future core industry that will lead the carbon neutrality and Green New Deal."
[Table] Introduction of the 2nd innovative water companies (10 companies)
