EU-Korea Biodiversity Youth Forum: A Shared Future for Renewables and Ecosystems

EU-Korea Biodiversity Youth Forum: A Shared Future for Renewables and Ecosystems

The EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea, through its climate-dedicated EU-Korea Green Partnership Programme (GPP), is partnering with Green Environment Youth Korea (GEYK) to host a forum on biodiversity and renewables on 29 January 2026. This youth-led forum highlights the role this generation plays in exploring how renewable energy expansion can be implemented in ways that protect and enhance biodiversity.

SEOUL, 21 January 2026 - The EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea, through its climate-dedicated EU-Korea Green Partnership Programme (GPP), is partnering with Green Environment Youth Korea (GEYK) to host a forum on biodiversity and renewables on 29 January 2026. This youth-led forum highlights the role this generation plays in exploring how renewable energy expansion can be implemented in ways that protect and enhance biodiversity.

The forum focuses on collaborative solutions to address ecosystem concerns during the development of energy projects, such as offshore wind and solar farms. To achieve this, the event highlights the importance of "local acceptance," illustrating how large-scale green energy projects can be designed to support the livelihoods of local communities. This integrated approach seeks to build public trust and ensure that the transition to clean energy is both inclusive and environmentally sustainable.

The program brings together European renewable energy experts, Korean policy experts and youth advocates for a knowledge exchange on integrating biodiversity considerations into energy strategies. This event will conclude with a networking reception and a screening of a film on biodiversity. This combination of technical dialogue and cultural engagement celebrates the forum's mission to inspire long-term momentum for the planet's future.

[Event Details]

Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026

Time: 15:00 - 19:00

Venue: On Dream Society, Seoul

Co-hosts: EU-Korea Green Partnership Programme (GPP) and Green Environmental Youth Korea (GEYK)

Admission: Free for registered participants and members of the press, RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ohrupHbUn999ysBd9

[About Green Environment Youth Korea (GEYK)]

GEYK is a youth-led non-profit organization based in Seoul, dedicated to raising awareness about climate change and biodiversity. Through advocacy, education, and international cooperation, GEYK empowers the next generation of environmental leaders to participate in the global sustainability transition.

[About the EU-Korea Green Partnership Programme (GPP)]

The EU-Korea Green Partnership Programme is an EU-funded initiative designed to strengthen climate and environmental cooperation between the European Union and the Republic of Korea. The programme supports the implementation of the EU-Korea Green Partnership, focusing on policy dialogue, technical exchange, and community engagement to foster a just and clean energy transition.