The 14th UN Global Innovation Hub Systemic Innovation Workshop opened in Pohang, South Korea, bringing together over 100 domestic and international experts in climate, industry, and energy to discuss practical strategies for addressing the climate crisis. The event, co-hosted by Pohang City and the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub, focused on diagnosing local challenges and exploring green transition initiatives such as battery, hydrogen, and energy sectors. Key speakers emphasized the importance of bold decisions for sustainable industrial cities and the central role of local governments in climate policymaking. The workshop will inform future collaborations, including an upcoming joint academic conference with UNIDO and Pohang’s bid to host the 2027 World Congress of Sustainable Cities

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