In March, South Korea experienced high levels of fine dust, resulting in many hazy days. At the end of the month, it even snowed unexpectedly, which did not match the typically warm spring weather. Although flowers have started to bloom across the country, my school, Incheon Hanuel Academy, is located on Yeongjong Island in Incheon, where the blossoms have not yet appeared. Unexpected weather, like the snowfall at the end of March, seems to reflect the impact of climate change. In recent years, the boundaries between seasons have become increasingly unclear, and extreme weather events have occurred more frequently. I feel that these changes can have a significant impact not only on our daily lives but also on ecosystems. The Marshall Islands, being seriously threatened by rising sea levels, are likely experiencing the severity of climate change more directly and urgently. The Republic of the Marshall Islands has been actively promoting various environmental policies since participating in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. In particular, the government is working to expand the use of renewable energy and has also developed national adaptation plans to address sea level rise. Despite being a small island nation, its proactive efforts in responding to climate change on the international stage are truly impressive. With that in mind, I'm curious — how much progress has been made in expanding the use of renewable energy in the Marshall Islands so far?
