Scattered Climate Information Comes Together

"How severe will the heatwave be in our neighborhood next summer?"

"Will the prices of seafood rise due to climate change?"

"What actions can we take at home?"

There is an abundance of information about the climate crisis, but it is often difficult to find when needed. Heatwave predictions come from the Korea Meteorological Administration, changes in agricultural cultivation environments from the Rural Development Administration, and seafood production data from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries... Information that was previously managed separately by each agency is now being consolidated in one place.

Barriers to Action Created by Dispersed Information

On October 14, the government approved a revision to the enforcement decree of the Carbon Neutral Basic Act, which focuses on the establishment of a 'Climate Crisis Adaptation Information Integration Platform' at the Cabinet meeting.

The existing meteorological information management system will be expanded into a 'Climate Crisis Monitoring and Prediction Management System' for extreme and abnormal climate responses, with plans to unify adaptation information scattered across various agencies into a single platform.

The Korea Meteorological Administration has established and operated an observation and forecasting system for various weather phenomena, but as extreme climate events such as heavy rain, typhoons, heatwaves, and cold waves have become more frequent due to the climate crisis, there have been criticisms that the current management system has limitations in responding to the climate crisis.

This revision has established a systematic foundation that can monitor and predict extreme climates and understand the current status of climate crises by region and sector, even presenting future change trends.

On June 19, the National Institute of Environmental Research held a discussion forum for the 'National Climate Crisis Adaptation Research Council' with the participation of 10 agencies at the Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The National Institute of Environmental Research, the National Institute of Meteorological Sciences, the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, the National Institute of Forest Science, the National Institute of Fisheries Science, the National Oceanographic Research Institute, the National Ecology Institute, the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, the Korea Rural Community Corporation, and the Korea Water Resources Corporation gathered to discuss ways to utilize sector-specific adaptation information.

Through presentations by 10 experts from various agencies, they specified the utilization of the integrated platform and climate crisis vulnerability assessment tools, as well as case studies of climate change adaptation research by sector and ways to utilize the adaptation platform.

By 2028, AI Chatbots Will Answer Your Climate Questions

The platform will be gradually established by 2028, starting with the water environment and marine fisheries sectors in 2025. Most notably, it will provide customized information using conversational AI chatbots.

When citizen A searches for "how to prepare for heatwaves in our neighborhood," the AI chatbot will guide them through local climate predictions, support policies for vulnerable groups, and ways to save on cooling costs at home all at once.

It is expected that access to and utilization of climate crisis prediction information regarding heatwaves, floods, droughts, and changes in agricultural and fisheries production will significantly increase.

The water environment and marine fisheries sectors began pilot services this year, and will gradually expand to agriculture, forestry, and then to ecosystems and health sectors.

Yoo Myung-soo, head of the Climate and Atmospheric Research Department at the National Institute of Environmental Research, stated, "We will build an integrated platform that visualizes the impacts of the climate crisis, vulnerable areas, and countermeasures, providing comprehensive adaptation information to contribute to disaster prevention and enhancement of public adaptation capabilities."

Beyond Information, Into Everyday Action

The platform connects not just information but also everyday actions. Climate adaptation starts with small changes in habits.

By raising the air conditioning temperature by just 1.5 degrees, you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1 ton, and using a cup while brushing your teeth can save 14 liters of water. Reducing shower time by just 1 minute can save 12 liters of water.

The government will also provide specific action guidelines that can be practiced at home, school, and work. At home, it is essential to cut off standby power for appliances, use eco-friendly electric and hydrogen vehicles, purchase low-carbon products, and use reusable items instead of disposables.

In schools, it is important to turn off lights in empty classrooms, use public transportation or walk to school, plant and care for trees, and operate low-carbon diets.

In workplaces, it is necessary to use high-efficiency electronic devices, replace company vehicles with electric or hydrogen cars, grow plants inside and outside the office, implement a green product purchasing system within the company, and practice waste separation for recycling.

Oh Il-young, director of the Climate and Energy Policy Division at the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment, stated, "This revision of the enforcement decree has established a systematic foundation for actively responding to the climate crisis, and we will continue to strengthen the climate crisis response framework and enhance the government's execution capacity to achieve carbon neutrality goals."

Your Questions Complete the System

The climate crisis is no longer a distant future story. According to the 'Korea Climate Crisis Assessment Report 2025' jointly published by the Ministry of Environment and the Korea Meteorological Administration, it has been confirmed that warming on the Korean Peninsula is intensifying, leading to an increase in weather disasters such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall.

The average annual temperature for 2023 is 13.7 degrees, and for 2024 it is projected to reach 14.5 degrees, continuously breaking records as the recent warming trend strengthens. It is expected that these events will occur more strongly and frequently in the future.

However, we now have a system that gathers scattered information, answers with AI, and implements actions in daily life. Your single question makes the platform smarter, and your single action helps your neighbor's climate adaptation.

This is not an individual responsibility, but a system transition. Not an expansion of problems, but a path to recovery. Not vague anxiety, but concrete action. This is the new direction presented by the Climate Crisis Adaptation Information Integration Platform.

By 2028, we look forward to the climate adaptation platform we will create together.

💡 Start Climate Adaptation Right Now

Adjust Indoor Temperatures in Summer and Winter
Maintain cooling at 26 degrees and heating between 18 and 20 degrees. Wear cool clothing in summer and use heating products in winter to block drafts with air caps or insulation materials.

Change Water Usage Habits
Use a cup when brushing teeth or washing your face and do not leave the tap running. Reducing shower time by just 1 minute makes a big difference. Placing a water bottle in the toilet tank can reduce water usage each time the toilet is flushed.

Refuse Single-Use Items
Make it a habit to use tumblers and shopping bags. When packaging food, bring reusable containers from home. Avoid using single-use items like plastic cups or paper cups.

Change Your Mode of Transportation
Walk or use a bicycle for short distances. Choose public transportation over personal vehicles. Actively utilize public bicycle services.

Record and Share Your Actions
Join the carbon neutrality point system to receive incentives by reducing electricity, water, and city gas usage calculated as points. Certify your low-carbon activities in daily life through a climate action app and accumulate points. Your actions inspire your neighbors.