Climate Change Data

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