EAAFP Welcomes New Deputy Chief Executive

The EAAFP Secretariat welcomes a new Deputy Chief Executive, Dongkoo Yun from the Republic of Korea.

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Mr. Dongkoo Yun joined the EAAFP Secretariat as Deputy Chief Executive in March 2016, replacing Mr. Jong-ok Jang, who served in the position for two years. This position is seconded from Incheon City Government.

Mr. Yun has been interested in nature conservation from a young age. He studied environmental science at Kangwon National University in Republic of Korea and a Master degree in environmental science at the University of Colorado in Denver, USA.

He carried out environmental impact assessment and consultation services for river conservation at the Ministry of Environment of Republic of Korea for 10 years from 1987 to 1997. Since May 1997, he has worked for Incheon Metropolitan City as an Deputy Director of the Environmental Conservation Department, working with such issues as protection of the marine environment, waste management and addressing climate change. From 2012 to 2015, he has contributed to the hosting, launching and cooperation with the Green Climate Fund, located in Songdo and is particularly interested in the work of international organizations involved in environmental protection.

He has been interested in engaging wide stakeholders in nature conservation for sustainable development and climate change mitigation. The Secretariat is looking forward to working with him for next two years.

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