SEOUL, KOREA
Analyzing sustainability in Seoul through a cultural, social, political, and scientific lens.
An Innovative Capital
Seoul has been praised for its advanced sustainable initiatives. But like every country, it stills face its own set of environmental problems that it continues to work towards solving.
Air Quality
Finding ways to lower emissions in a heavily industrial city is one of the Seoul’s biggest environmental challenges.
Energy & Transportation
Seoul is hoping to usher in the era of EVs while providing a robust public transport system to minimize a reliance on fossil fuels.
Food & Agriculture
While the city does not have a lot of farmland, urban farming is on the rise.
Waste Management
Once a huge issue across South Korea, the current system has recieved global praise.
Water
As sea levels and the intensity of monsoon season rise, minimizing flooding is essential.
Tracking Urban Assets
A map of many sustainability-related assets across Seoul is available for your perusal.