Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), Presidential Commission on Green Growth, and K-Water
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2010-2015)
Reporting Period: 2010-2015
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Water Resources Management
- Green Growth
- Sustainable Development
Environmental Achievements
- Improved water quality in Lake Sihwa, Republic of Korea
- Increased biodiversity in Lake Sihwa
- Improved water quality in Taehwa River, Republic of Korea
- Increased biodiversity in Taehwa River
- Improved water quality in Ebro River Basin, Spain
- Improved water quality in Golden Horn Estuary, Turkey
- Enhanced groundwater recharge in Gujarat, India
- Reduced energy used for groundwater pumping in Gujarat, India
- Improved water quality in various river basins in Brazil through PRODES
- Increased environmental awareness through Water Provider Program in Brazil
- Watershed protection and improved water quality in Quito, Ecuador through FONAG
Social Achievements
- Improved quality of life in Lake Sihwa area, Republic of Korea
- Increased stakeholder participation in Lake Sihwa project
- Improved quality of life in Taehwa River area, Republic of Korea
- Increased stakeholder participation in Taehwa River project
- Improved quality of life in Ebro River Basin, Spain through stakeholder participation
- Improved quality of life in Golden Horn Estuary, Turkey
- Improved quality of life in Gujarat, India through water supply improvements
- Improved quality of life in Nepal through access to electricity and water
- Improved quality of life in various regions of Brazil through improved water access
- Improved quality of life in Ecuador through FONAG's community engagement
- Improved quality of life in Egypt through desalination projects
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of the Lake Sihwa Management Committee and Sihwa District Sustainable Development Council in Republic of Korea
- Establishment of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) in Australia
- Establishment of river basin committees in Brazil
- Public-private partnership in Shanghai Pudong, China
- Establishment of Water Funds in Ecuador
- Implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP) in Egypt
- Establishment of Pani Samitis (Village Water Committees) in Gujarat, India
- Establishment of the Green Ulsan 21 Environmental Committee in Republic of Korea
- Establishment of the Ebro River Basin Confederation (CHE) in Spain
- Collaboration between Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) and ISKI in Turkey
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Water pollution in Lake Sihwa, Republic of Korea
- Water scarcity in Australia, Gujarat, India, and Egypt
- Deforestation and water pollution in Brazil
- Water shortage and water quality issues in Shanghai Pudong, China
- Uneven water distribution and contamination in Ecuador
- Energy shortage and lack of access to safe drinking water in Nepal
- Water quality issues in Taehwa River, Republic of Korea
- Diffuse pollution in Ebro River Basin, Spain
- Water quality issues in Golden Horn Estuary, Turkey
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of water quality improvement measures in Lake Sihwa
- Water trading and water use efficiency measures in Murray-Darling Basin
- Integrated water resources management in Brazil
- Public-private partnership in Shanghai Pudong
- Water fund mechanisms in Ecuador
- Desalination for agricultural development in Egypt
- Mix of policy and infrastructure initiatives in Gujarat
- Small hydropower and rural electrification in Nepal
- Ecological restoration of Taehwa River
- Sound water planning in Ebro River Basin
- Restoration of Golden Horn Estuary
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Droughts
- Floods
Opportunities
- Development of sustainable hydropower
- Investment in climate-resilient infrastructure
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through improved water management, renewable energy development, and climate change adaptation