A Exploratory Study on the Direction of Integrated Management of Atmosphere, Climate and Energy according to the 2050 Carbon Neutrality

Abstract

This study categorizes the reduction measures of Korea’s carbon neutrality strategy based on a conceptual model that examines the interrelationships between the atmosphere, climate, and energy, and analyzes the co-benefits of reducing air pollutants for each measure from both direct emission and life-cycle perspectives. The analysis results indicate that reduction measures related to energy demand management and energy efficiency improvement have synergy effect on reducing both air pollutants and greenhouse gases in terms of both direct emissions and life-cycle aspects. Among the demand management types, measures such as raw material substitution and certain fuel substitution types, including hydrogen and biofuel, exhibit trade-off effect or require further research to assess their impacts. Based on these findings, this study proposes response directions for integrated management of air, climate, and energy according to the type of co-benefits, and suggests key research directions that should be pursued to advance integrated management.