• 한국기후변화학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.343-355
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• 2018

A new climate regime was intensively negotiated from 2011 to 2015, culminating in adoption of the Paris Agreement. The Agreement went into effect on 4th of November 2016. Follow-up negotiation to implement the Paris Agreement has continued since May 2016 and is expected to be finalized by 2018. This paper reviews and analyzes the process of establishment of the new climate regime based on the Paris Agreement, focusing on the main issues and the negotiating positions of major groups of developed and developing countries. This paper details various important issues determining the final outcome of the Paris Agreement and discusses the follow-up negotiation in the years 2016 and 2017. It concludes with discussion of the various implications of the Paris Agreement, which will determine important aspects of our future socioeconomic life well into the 21st century.

• 환경정책연구
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.1-24
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• 2002

Due to the recent increase in greenhouse gases in atmosphere, world climate is rapidly changing and in turn, the earth ecosystem responds upon the climate changes. Comparing the ecosystem in the past, the present shapes of ecosystem is the result of the serious modification. Fishery resources in marine ecosystem, which usually occupy the upper trophic level, are also inevitable from such changes, because they always react to the natural environmental conditions. The northwestern Pacific is the most productive ocean in the world producing about 30% of world catch. From time to time, however, it has been notified that abundance, distribution and species composition of major fish species were altered by climate events. Furthermore, primary productivity of the ocean is not stable under the changing environments, so that carrying capacity of the ocean varies from one climate regime to another. Major climate events such as global warming, atmospheric circulation pattern, climate regime shift in the North Pacific, and El Nino event in the Pacific tropical waters were introduced in relation to fisheries aspects. The current status and future projection of fishery production was investigated, especially in the North Pacific including Korean waters. This new paradigm, ecosystem response to environmental variability, has become the main theme in marine ecology and fishery science, and the GLOBEC-type researches might provide a solution far cause-effect mechanism as well as prediction capability. Ecosystem management principles for multi-species should be adopted for better understanding and management of ecosystem.

• 한국기후변화학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.181-195
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• 2018

On December 12, 2015, the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted the Paris Agreement, in which several developed and developing countries all committed to participating in the reduction of greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. South Korea has submitted an intended nationally determined contribution (INDC) proposal with a target to cut down 37% greenhouse gas business as usual (BAU) until 2030 in preparation for the 2030 GHG BAU. Under the post-2020 regime, which will be launched from 2021 as the agreement entered into force early, it is expected that efforts to support GHG reduction and adaptation to climate change in developing countries will be accelerated with the utilization of technologies and financial resources of developed countries. South Korea has established the Basic Plan for Climate Change Response and the Basic National Roadmap for Greenhouse Gas Reductions by 2030 to promote the response to climate change at the government level. The Ministry of Science and ICT, as the National Designated Entity designated by the UNFCCC, has come up with middle and long-term strategies for climate technology cooperation. South-Korea has an abundance of energy-consuming industries to support its export-oriented industrial structure; it is thus expected that achieving the GHG reduction target will incur a considerable cost. Moreover, in order to meet the reduction target (11.3%) of the intended nationally determined contribution proposed by South Korea, it is necessary for South Korea to actively promote projects that can achieve GHG reduction achievements, and financial resources are needed as leverage to reduce risks that can occur in the early stages of projects and attract private sector investment. This paper summarizes the theoretical discussions on climate finance and conducted a comparative analysis on the status of the funds related to climate change response in the UK, Germany, Japan and Denmark. Through this, we proposed the legal and policy tasks that should be carried forward to raise public funds that can be used for creation of new industries related to climate change as well as to reduce GHG emissions in South Korea. The Climate Change Countermeasures Act, which has been proposed by the National Assembly of South-Korea, stipulates the establishment of funds but there is no additional funding except for general account. In this regard, it is also possible to take measures such as the introduction of carbon tax or the collection and use of royalties through technology research and development projects for climate change, such as Industrial Technology Innovation Promotion Act. In addition, since funds are used in various fields such as domestic greenhouse gas reduction, technology development, and overseas projects, it is necessary to establish a system in which various ministries cooperate with the operation of the fund.

• 복식
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• 제66권6호
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• pp.122-134
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• 2016

With the advent of the new political regime of Jong Un Kim, North Korea is undergoing many changes, with its main motivation being economic growth. This study aims to identify the changes in clothing in North Korea under the new political climate. The research conducted a review on literature and empirical study. For literature review, books and papers from studies related to North Korea have been reviewed. For the empirical part, interviews with diverse class of North Korean refugees including Hanawon, videos on TV, 1,100 pictures and related articles from newspapers and Internet have been collected. Through this analysis, the study found that subtle changes in North Korean fashion started prior to the Jong Un Kim's regime, but has become full-blown since Kim's assumption of power. This proves that the country is not yet independent from its political situation. The results are as follows: First, the appearance of Ri Sol-ju has liberalized the fashion concept of North Korean women, and the popularity of her trademark style has actually contributed to a more amicable image for Kim. Second, the "Hallyu" style has spread to North Korea through various channels, and has started new trends. Third, the diversification of fashion styles has been greatly accelerated in accordance with the expansion of market, resulting from the economic revitalization policy. Last of all, Jong Un Kim's direct orders concerning fashion have resulted in some significant changes. The sophisticated uniforms of flight attendants and the development of luxury cosmetics being prime examples. As studies on this subject are extremely rare, this research is significant to identify the changes on the clothing culture under Jong Un Kim's regime, and to present an expanded view, as the two countries work towards an united Korea.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.71-87
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• 2023

Climate change causes ocean warming, ocean acidification, sea-level rise, dynamic coastal risk, change of ecosystem structure and function, and degradation of ecosystem services. Not only that, but it has negatively impacted the well-being of people, society, and culture, including food security, water resources, water quality, livelihood, health, welfare, infrastructure, transport, tourism, recreation, and so on, especially by particularly degrading indigenous communities and generating an inequitable distribution of benefits and costs. As pointed out here, these adverse impacts of climate change on the ocean have been emphasized at the international and national levels. In contrast, the ocean field has been neglected in the climate change conversation for too long. However, since the UNFCCC COP 25, the ocean has been drawn into the discussion as a solution to address climate change. Moreover, the U.S. Congress recently unveiled a bill called the 'Ocean-Based Climate Solution Act, OBCSA' that reflects the new paradigm of the international regime. The comprehensive legislative bill includes elements related to climate inequity, a blue economy, and a community-led bottom-up policy mechanism, which will have a significant bearing on the ocean-climate legal system. Therefore, this study reviews the OBCSA and deduces implications with regard to the ocean-climate legal system in Korea.

• 환경정책연구
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.75-94
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• 2015

본 연구의 목적은 유엔기후변화협약 최초로 법적 효력을 갖는 기후변화 적응 관련 합의문을 도출하는 시기에 앞서 적응과 관련한 당사국 간의 핵심 쟁점을 분석하고 이를 토대로 최종 합의점을 전망하는 이론적 틀을 제공하는 것이다. 유엔기후변화협약 내의 문서와 적응활동 및 신기후체제 합의문 도출을 위한 협상의 논의과정을 분석한 결과 협약에서 적응은 협약의 기본원칙인 '공통의 그러나 차별화된 책임 및 각자의 능력 원칙'에 따라 선진국의 개도국에 대한 지원 중심으로 이루어지고 있음을 알 수 있다. 신기후체제 합의문 도출을 위한 더반 플랫폼 특별 작업반 회의를 통해 적응과 관련하여 장기 및 전 지구적 측면, 의무 및 기여와 행동, 모니터링 및 평가, 제도적 장치, 손실과 피해를 주요 의제로 도출하였다. 이에 따라 각 의제와 관련하여 선진국과 개도국 간 대립되는 쟁점을 토대로 가능한 합의점의 스펙트럼을 설정하고, 본 연구에서 제시하는 협상과정에서 당사국의 입장에 영향을 주는 세 가지 요소인 자국의 이익, 실제 적응문제, 사회적 흐름을 고려하여 최종 합의점을 예측할 수 있다. 신기후체제에 관한 당사국 간 협상이 장기적 측면에서 전 지구적 적응행동을 강화하기 위한 지속성 있는 합의문을 도출하고자 한다면 세 가지 요소를 균형 있게 고려해야하며, 이는 실제 협약 외부에서 이루어지는 적응활동이나 적응과 관련한 사회적 흐름과 수요를 충분히 고려한 합의문이 도출되어야 함을 의미한다. 2015년 제21차 당사국총회의 최종 협상과정에서 당사국들이 국제사회의 기대를 충분히 반영한다면, 신기후체제에 관한 합의가 장기적 측면에서 전 지구적으로 기후변화에 대한 취약성 감소와 회복탄력성 제고를 달성할 수 있는 계기가 될 수 있을 것으로 전망된다.

• 무역상무연구
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• 제63권
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• pp.159-184
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• 2014

Climate change is one of the biggest dangers facing all living creatures in the earth. It has been understood that emissions of greenhouse gases from human activity is the cause of climate change. Cars are responsible for around 12% of total EU emissions of CO2, the main greenhouse gas. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or FCCC) is an international environmental treaty adopted at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) on 9 May, 1992, which entered into force on 21 March 1994. The European Commission first adopted a Community Strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from cars in 1995. On 19 December 2007, the European Commission proposed "Proposal for Setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars to reduce CO2 emissions", which was adopted on 23 April 2009 as "Regulation (EC) No 443/2009". Prior to submitting the Proposal, the European Commission performed impact assessment and prepared impact assessment report which was reviewed by the Impact Assessment Board. The objective of this Regulation is to set emission performance standards for new passenger cars registered in the Community, which forms part of the Community's integrated approach to reducing CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles while ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market. In the event that a manufacturer fails to meet its target, it will be required to pay an excess emissions premium in respect of each calendar year from 2012 onwards. On 11 March 2014, Regulation (EC) No 333/2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 was adopted. Regulation (EC) No 333/2014 amends Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 to implement the modalities of meeting the 95g CO2/km target for new passenger cars to be reached in 2020. As industry benefits from indications of the regulatory regime that would apply beyond 2020, the Regulation includes a further review to take place by, at the latest, 31 December 2014.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.511-517
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• 2013

UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 in order to prevent global warming. However, as a lack of concrete reduction goal and implementation plan, UNFCCC could not have effectiveness. In 1997, Kyoto Protocol to UNFCCC was adopted and UNFCCC regime started practically binding on the parties. Global warming takes the leading role in changing marine environment such as the rising of water level and sea water temperature. Also, Ocean plays the vital role in storing carbon to prevent global warming. Meanwhile ships which get the propulsion generated by consuming the fossil fuel are identified as GHG source and the discussions regarding the control of GHG emitted from ships are still in progress in IMO. IMO instrument has some legal conflicts with UNFCCC in principle. Therefore, this paper reviews the present UNFCCC regime and UNCLOS. Also, it surveys activities of IMO and analyze the Amendment to MARPOL73/78 Annex VI which entered into force on January 1, 2013. Finally, conclusions suggest the improvements in order to ensure effectiveness the new Amendment to MARPOL73/78 practically.

• 한국항만경제학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.73-90
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• 2016

기후 변화는 전지구적인 대응이 필요한 글로벌 문제이다. 기후 변화에 대한 주요 대책 중에 하나인 온실가스(GHG) 배출량은 국제 사회의 관심을 받고 있다. 기후 변화를 해결하기 위한 중요한 글로벌 노력 중 하나는 적용 할 규칙, 규범, 원칙과 절차를 포함하는 국제 기후 변화 체제의 확립이다. 국제해사기구(IMO) 협약 및 해양법에 관한 유엔 협약은 또한 해양에서의 온실가스 배출규제를 함께 제공한다. IMO는 위임받은 권한을 행사하기 위해서 규제 이니셔티브를 개발했다. 한편, 중국은 배출통제구역(ECA)을 설정하는 새로운 항만 규제를 발표하였다. 원양구역을 항행하는 선박 등에서 배출되는 오염을 통제하기 위해서 주강삼각주, 장강삼각주, 발해만 등 일원에 황함유 0.5% 이하의 연료유를 사용하도록 하였다. 이 연구에서는 IMO 및 중국 항만에서의 새로운 온실가스 규제를 분석하여 미치는 영향을 분석하고자 하였다. 이러한 규제를 통해 중국의 해운업계는 국제 해운 시장의 온실가스 대책에서 상당한 영향을 미치게 될 것이다.

• 환경정책연구
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.149-170
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• 2012

2011년 12월 12일 남아프리카 공화국 더반에서 열린 제17차 유엔기후협약 당사국 총회가 예정보다 36시간 연장 협상 끝에 더반 플랫폼을 채택하며 폐막했다. 더반 총회는 예상과 다르게 교토의정서 연장에 합의하고 2020년부터 모든 국가가 참여하는 감축 체제 협상 출범에 합의하는 성과를 거두었다. 교토의정서의 연장과 2020년 이후 전지구적인 기후체제 출범 합의라는 성과에도 불구하고 성공적인 기후체제의 안착을 위해서는 앞으로 풀어야 할 숙제가 많다. 총회 이전부터 일부 감축 의무국들은 교토의정서 제2차 감축기간에 참여하지 않겠다고 공표하여 교토의정서 연장의 실효성을 반감시켰으며, 협상당사국들은 새로운 협약 하의 국가별 감축목표, 목표 이행의 법적 구속력 여부 등 다양한 의제를 두고 첨예하게 대립하고 있기 때문이다. 이러한 불확실한 국제 정세 속에 한국은 교토의정서 연장으로 인해 당분간 감축의무를 면제받았다는 것에 안도하지 말고 장기적인 관점에서 국내 기후변화대응정책을 재정비해야 할 것이다. 장기적인 석유 의존도를 줄이는 저탄소 경제로의 이행을 위해 기후변화대응정책의 필요성에 대한 범국민적 공감대 형성을 위해 노력하고, 국제경쟁력 제고를 위해 비용효과적인 감축정책 마련을 위해 고민하며, 국제협상에서는 전지구적인 참여를 독려하기 위해 국가 간 신뢰 형성에 일조해야 할 것이다.