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CKC 2022 Carbon Neutrality 2030 Summit (CN 2030)

  • Event Carbon Neutrality 2030 Summit (CN 2030) - A flagship program of Canada-Korea
    Conference on Science and Technology 2022 (CKC 2022)
  • Date 5th-7th July, 2022 during CKC 2022
  • Place Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls, Niagara Falls, ON
  • Objective The role of science and technology in meeting Canada & Korea’s NDC targets
  • Theme Combating Climate Change and Driving Sustainable Social Progress
  • Event Background
    • Understanding similarities/differences in NDC targets between Canada and Korea for better planning and implementation of action

    • Seeking S&T collaboration opportunities for reduction of GHG emissions
  • Carbon Neutrality Thematic areas
    • Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) & Carbon Upcycling

    • Clean Energy (Wind power, Solar power, Hydrogen fuel cells, Biofuels, and Nuclear)

    • Black Carbons (Mitigation of Carbon Emission)

    • Blue Carbons (Carbon in marine ecosystems)

    • Diverse Greenhouse Gases (Methane, Nitrous oxide, Fluorinated gases)

    • Crossover Programs (Carbon neutral manufacturing/transportation/building, etc)

    • Digital Managements (Metaverse, Digital twin, Digital platform, AI/ML etc)
  • Prospective Participants
    • Government bodies in carbon net zero areas
      • Relevant government ministries/departments (Federal/provincial/local), National Research Council Canada (NRC), National Research Council of Science & Technology Korea (NST)

    • Research organizations and funding agencies
      • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Mitacs Canada, Korean government research institutes (GRIs), Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT), Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), (Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), Korea Marine Environment Management Cooperation (KOEM), Academia, Non-profit research institutes.

    • SMEs in low carbon technology, renewable energy, clean manufacturing, and CCUS
  • Carbon Neutrality 2030 Summit Programs
    • Canada-Korea Carbon Neutrality Strategic Cooperation Forum

      - Format : Plenary program open to all CKC 2022 participants (Keynote talks and panel discussion followed by Q&A)

      - Time : 10:00 – 12:00 on Tue. July 5th, 2022

      - Participants : Two keynote speakers (Canada and Korea), Forum panels (delegates from the government bodies and presidents of research organizations)

      - Contents

      • Government strategies to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
      • R&D assistance programs on reducing GHG emission
      • Finding ways to strategically cooperate to achieve both nations NDC targets


    • Thematic cooperation sessions on carbon neutrality

      - Format : R&D presentations from universities, research institutes, and companies

      - Time : 13:00 – 17:00pm on Tue. July 5th, 2022 (120 min per each thematic session)

      - Participants : Scientists and engineers from universities, research institutes, companies, and agents from funding agencies (Closed-door sessions available upon request)

      - Contents

      • Exchange information on the GHG emission mitigation
      • Seeking opportunities for government-university-industry S&T collaboration
      • Finding ways to establish bilateral funding program for industrial technology


    • YGP Voice on Climate Change (Public Awareness Program)

      - Format : Debate competition on climate change and carbon net zero

      - Time : 09:30 – 10:30 on Wed. July 6th, 2022

      - Participants : Young generation and professionals, and junior entrepreneurs

      - Contents

      • Improving public awareness of climate change and sustainable development


    • Clean Technology Showcase (Industrial Carbon Technology Assistance Program)

      - Format

      • a) Industry forum on carbon net zero technology
      • b) Technology Exhibition and Trade Show

      - Time : 10:00 – 12:00 on Thu, July 7th, 2022 (Entire CKC 2022 period for tech exhibition)

      - Participants : SMEs in clean technology, renewable energy, clean manufacturing, and CCUS

      - Contents

      • Advancement/commercialization of emission mitigation technology
      • Exchange information on emerging, innovation technology
      • Promotion of international trade in emission mitigation technology and goods