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Enjoy Summer Vacation while Saving Earth!

▷ The Ministry of Environment and its affiliates offer summer programs for children, students, and their families


Sejong, July 13 - The Ministry of Environment (Minister Han Wha-jin) and its nine affiliates will offer various summer programs in which children, students, and their families can participate. The summer program is consisted of over forty different programs, including educational programs, exhibitions, and activities. The theme of the summer program is "Living harmoniously with nature." The summer programs will be offered from mid-July to the end of August. 


The Ministry of Environment integrated all summer programs offered separately by its affiliates and named it 'Sodamhew: Simple summer break in nature."  Furthermore, the Ministry selected ten educational programs and activities, making it one eco-friendly learning platform. The Ministry provides people with the dates and details of the programs.


Ten selected eco-friendly learning programs  Organization	Educational program / Activities	Schedule  National Institute of Biological Resources	Citizen Scientists' Joint Exploration of Biodiversity	August 20~21  	Class of Biological Resources for Children	July ~ August  Korea National Park Service	Camping School in the National Parks	July ~ August  	Camping for Better Health	June ~ November  National Institute of Ecology	Ecological Education in Ecorium	All year round  	Exhibition of Houseplants	July ~ September  Korea Environment Corporation	1.5°C: Way to Carbon Neutrality	July 1~29  Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources	NIBR is Alive	End of July ?Early August  Honam National Institute of Biological Resources	Food X-File	July ~ August  K-water	2022 Gimpo Ara Marine Festival	July 30~31

In addition, the Ministry will run a separate website (me.go.kr/sodamphew) from July 12 to August 31 to provide details of the entire summer programs. People can also apply for the programs at the website by clicking the title of the programs. The website also introduces the best ten natural attractions to visit in summer. Educational content will also be updated weekly to enjoy with children at home. 


Main features of the Sodamhew wesite  Menu	Details  Calendar of Eco-friendly Learning	Information on educational and experiential programs of each organization  ※ Click shortcut→Redirected to the organization's website→ see details  Ten Eco-friendly Learning	Summer camps and educational programs recommended for summer vacation (10 programs)  Ten Natural Attractions	Natural attractions to enjoy in summer  Traveling Tip to Conserve the Planet Earth	Eco-friendly way of traveling to enjoy nature without harming the environment  Environmental education Package	Educational content such as card news or short videos to enjoy with children at home.  Sodamhew Materials	Promotional materials (e.g. videos, card news) for planning Sodamhew


Other participatory activities include "Trip to Save the World" and "School Challenge" to feel the magnificence of the environment.


Contact: Do Eun-joo, Senior Deputy Director

Public Relations Team / +82-(0)44-201-6041


Foreign Media Contact: Chun Minjo(Rachel)

+82-(0)44-201-6055 / rachelmchun@korea.kr