Korean Federation for Environmental Friends of the Earth Korea Movement since 1982 KFEM
Renewable Energy and Climate Change Gathering momentum from the Fukushima disaster on 11th March in 2011, KFEM is giving an impetus to an anti-nuclear movement. We aim to establish energy justice by expanding renewable energy and its access by citizen. Water and Rivers KFEM keeps rivers clean from pollution for both humans and the environment. Sustainable management of water is KFEM indispensable for the supply of clean water and the biodiversity conservation of riverine ecosystems. We are keeping a close eye on water policy. KFEM
Conservation of Land, Ocean, Wetlands and the DMZ Our nature has been threatened by reckless development for rapid economic growth. KFEM has carried out various actions to preserve an ecosystem and to protect ecological reserves for endangered species. KFEM
Environmental Health and Safety KFEM ensures the safety of food and our environment to prevent disease caused by a harmful substance. We are against GMO, asbestos and radioactive material, which is accompanied with investigations. International Solidarity KFEM is concerned to share our value with the civil society in the world. We have been internationally collaborating with the full membership of Friends of the Earth since 2003 and special consultative status accredited by UN ECOSOC since 1998. KFEM Policy Planning KFEM plays an active role in moni-toring, amending and shaping our environmental policy. Based on the 51 local branches, we are working together with experts and members to show our vision to the public.
KFEM KFEM is the largest environmental NGO in South Korea with approximately 80,000 individual members, 51 local offices and 5 affiliated organizations. Having roots in Korea’s struggle for democracy, KFEM has been a leader for civil society since its founding in 1993.
51 local branches Andong, Ansan, Anyang/Gunpo/Uiwang, Busan, Changnyeong, Cheonan/Ansan, Cheongju/Chungbuk, Chuncheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Dangjin, Gandong/Songpa, Gangnam/Seocho, Gangseo/Yangcheon, Goheung/ Boseong, Goyang, Gunsan, Gwacheon, Gwangju, Gwangyang, Gyeongju, Hoengseong, Hwaseong, Incheon, Iksan, Incheon, Jangheung, Jecheon, Jeju, Jeonju, Jinju, Masan/Changwon/Jinhae, Mokpo, Osan, Paju, Pohang, Sacheon, Seongnam, Seosan/Taean, Seoul, Siheung, Sokcho/Goseong/Yangyang, Suncheon, Suwon, Tongyeong/Geoje, Uijeongbu/Yangju/Donducheon, Ulsan, Wonju, Yeoju, Yeosu, Yongin
Headquarters Tel +82 2 735 7000 / E-mail [email protected] KFEM
5 affiliated organizations Citizens’ Institute for Environmental Studies Tel (+82) 2 735 7034 / E-mail [email protected] Citizens’ Information Center for Environment Tel (+82) 2 730 1325 / E-mail [email protected] Eco Cooperative Tel (+82) 2 733 7117 / E-mail [email protected] Environmental Law Center Tel (+82) 2 730 1327 / E-mail [email protected] Monthly Environmental Magazine, ‘Hamkesaneungil’ Tel (+82) 2 730 1326 / E-mail [email protected]
환경운동연합 / Friends of the Earth Korea Address 251, Nuha-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 110-806 Hyunji Kim [email protected] Tel (+82) 2 735 7000