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Connectography Speech for World Environment Day 2025 | Kang Hayun (Myanmar) | 001
How have you been these days? The weather in Korea has been quite remarkable lately, so I wanted to share a bit about it with you.
We are currently in the spring season here in Korea, and the temperatures are gradually becoming warmer. During the day, it usually stays between 15°C and 24°C (59°F–75°F), making it pleasant and perfect for outdoor activities. However, mornings and evenings are still rather chilly, so it’s a good idea to wear a light jacket.
Recently, we've had mostly sunny days, but as is typical for spring, the temperature fluctuates a lot, and we occasionally experience rain showers. There is a forecast for nationwide rain this weekend, along with strong winds and a noticeable drop in temperature. In some mountainous areas, snow may even be expected, so we need to stay alert.
Also, the air has been very dry lately. A dry weather advisory has been issued for some regions, including Seoul, which means we need to be extra cautious about the risk of wildfires.
Although the weather has been somewhat changeable, it’s still a beautiful season overall. Flowers are blooming everywhere, and the warm sunlight makes it easy to feel the spirit of spring.
These days, the seasons in Korea have become much less predictable than they used to be. In spring, the weather may be warm and pleasant for a while, but then we suddenly get snow in April, or the temperature jumps up as if it's already summer. This year, for example, some regions saw unexpected snowfall, and just a few days later, people were wearing short sleeves because of the sudden heat. These extreme and irregular weather patterns are clear signs of climate change.
In addition, this spring, Korea experienced large-scale wildfires in several areas such as Gangwon-do and Chungcheong-do. Dry air and strong winds, typical in spring, caused the fires to spread rapidly, resulting in serious damage. These wildfires are not just natural events—they’re often the result of a combination of climate change and human impact.
Because of these challenges, more people in Korea are becoming aware of the importance of protecting the environment. There’s a growing movement to reduce single-use plastics, use public transportation, and recycle properly. Schools, companies, and local governments are also actively promoting eco-friendly campaigns. Have you experienced similar changes or environmental challenges in Myanmar lately?
Myanmar is one of the countries that are highly vulnerable to climate change and environmental problems, and natural disasters, desertification, and environmental destruction due to industrial development are emerging as major problems. In recent years, Myanmar has been experiencing problems such as deteriorating air quality, water shortage, and difficulty in wastewater treatment, which are worsening the country's environmental indicators. For example, Myanmar is ranked 171st out of 178 countries in terms of air quality, 125th in terms of drinking water supply, and 145th in terms of wastewater treatment. These environmental problems are acting as factors that threaten the country's sustainable development.
The Myanmar government is introducing various policies to respond to this environmental crisis. Myanmar, which established the National Commission for Environmental Affairs (NCEA) in 1994 and began efforts to protect the environment, has been working to reduce environmental pollution caused by industrial activities since 2012 by enacting laws and regulations on environmental impact assessments and environmental management plans for development projects. In particular, it is mandating environmental impact assessments for companies and encouraging them to introduce environmentally friendly technologies and production methods.
Myanmar is also trying to prevent forest loss through forest protection and reforestation projects, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels through renewable energy development. In addition to these efforts to protect the environment, the government is also running programs to promote environmental education and public participation. It is carrying out various campaigns and education to raise environmental awareness, focusing on local communities and schools, and is carrying out environmental protection projects in cooperation with the international community.
Q. Among Myanmar's environmental policies, the one that caught my most interest was the one related to forest protection. Is this policy still having a real impact on forest protection?
Good Job~ I really enjoyed your writings and video speech. I am Elleen, FISU Ambassador.
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