If you are visiting Korea at this time, you will spot very cute paper made pandas-even 1,600 of them-at various places.

WWF(World Wildlife Fund) has invited 1600+ pandas to Korea. 

This event has been launched as a part of public art project to raise awareness on endangered species, panda.

The papier-mache work was created by the french artist, Paul Grangeon. The pandas have been traveling all over the world.

Now, the pandas will visit various cities all over Korea, then in early August, they will be auctioned in public, raising money for the conserving endangered species, according to WWF-Korea people.

Images: Google images

Reported by Alberta Yoo

WWF, one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organization with 6 million supporters and a network of more than 100 offices on five continents, opens its office in Korea finally. WWF has a huge success with 'Earth Hour' campaign in Korea over the years.

On March 28, 2014, WWF officially celebrated its presence in Korea with a launching party, where Eco-save club had an opportunity to observe. 

The party main event had started with the congratulatory message from the UN Director General, Mr. Ban, Ki-moon, then the Director General of WWF, Dr. Marco Lambertini gave a speech over the WWF's mission in Korea. Over 300 people were there to celebrate WWF's presence in Korea.

WWF-Korea will focus on addressing ecological footprint issues, engaging on key policy discussions, and creating awareness about biodiversity.  WWF-Korea will have a special role in leading the WWF network in the Asia-Pacific region-building on Korea's strong engagement on climate and energy issues, its leadership in various corporate and industrial sectors and its innovatory prowess, as well as its critical role in sustainable fisheries, particularly tuna.

Dr. Lambertini told me that he started his eco career as a reporter to an eco-magazine when he was 12 years old. He emphasized a little attention and step on environment would make a huge difference in the future. He wished all his best to all the youth who have dedicated their time in eco-work.

It was an inspiring night for Eco-save club to reflect our work so far, and reconfirm our commitment to save the planet.

WWF-Korea opens in Seoul

Seoul, Korea – WWF, the leading global conservation organization, has established an institutional presence in the Republic of Korea, marked by official ceremonies in the capital Seoul this week.

Following its work since 2000 to preserve the Yellow Sea Ecoregion, WWF has had phenomenal success across Korea with Earth Hour, WWF's global grassroots movement for the planet. To build on these successes, WWF has decided to open an office in the country.

"WWF is very excited to establish a presence in Korea, a country at the vanguard of digital and technological innovation, which has shown itself to be a regional and global leader in creating smart solutions for sustainable lifestyles," said Dr Marco Lambertini, WWF International's Director General Designate, attending the launch events in Seoul.

"This is a proud moment for Korea to welcome WWF on its shores. Korean people want to live well and sustainably, and be a part of the solution. Choosing cleaner energies, greener transport options, and consuming eco-friendly products like certified sustainable seafood, are all ways Korean people can and will make a difference," said Mr Yang In-Mo, Co-Chairperson of the WWF-Korea Board of Trustees.

WWF works globally to encourage sustainable consumption, to cut pollution and waste, to save biological diversity, and reduce people’s impact on the natural world.

"The way Koreans have energetically and creatively embraced Earth Hour shows something of the potential for ideas, action and positive change here," said Mr Yang.

"WWF is grateful to the Korean government, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Yulchon Attorneys at Law, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, the global advertising company Cheil, and all our supporters and volunteers who have made this moment possible by believing in our mission and dreams. We look forward to working with you all in creating a future where people live in harmony with nature," said Dr Lambertini.

Seoul Eco-Land: Future

By 2011, the Korean government will change all public transit vehicles into hydrogen fuel-cell or electric buses, which will not emit any greenhouse gases. In addition, there will be bicycles and electric automobiles available for rent, so that visitors can move quickly without damaging the environment. A elevator on the slope of a large hill will be availabe for tourists to view the entire vista of the massive park from a large glass room.

The Korean government is planning to make the Eco-Land as the icon of Seoul. They hope it will be a major tourist site. Therefore, they are adding numerous eco-friendly roads and courses to Incheon International Airport, on the banks of the Han River. The government officials are confident that this project will be the quintessence of green technology. By Y.J. Kim

Seoul Eco-Land: Intro

In late November, 2009, Seoul finished the construction of the Seoul Eco-Land, one of the largest restoration projects in the world. On the banks of the Han river, the main river in Seoul, a site of 4.36 million square meters was changed from a massive dump site to one of the grandest eco-friendly parks in the world. In terms of size and history, the park vies with Central Park in New York City.

The Seoul Eco-Land is divided into four parks. These parks are connected with bridges, underground passageways, and staircases. These facilities are specially designed not to disturb the ecosystem of the majestic park. Changing a city's central dump site into an iconic green park is an unprecedented decision.  By Y.J. Kim