ID: 77
Presenting Author: Dongwoo Lee
Status: approve
Presents a Carbon Spatial Map–based framework tested on Jeju to pinpoint emission hotspots, map spatially targeted policies, and quantitatively assess feasibility and effectiveness.
The carbon neutrality master plans of Korean local governments present sectoral budgets and reduction targets but lack specificity regarding the actual location, scale, and areas of implementation. This study develops a framework that integrates high-resolution Carbon Spatial Maps into local governments’ carbon-neutrality planning. The framework comprises four stages: (1) identifying carbon-emission hotspots using Carbon Spatial Maps, (2) selecting high-priority policies with spatial applicability, (3) establishing mitigation scenarios and linking them to spatial mapping, and (4) analyzing effectiveness and feasibility. Jeju Island (1,850 km²; population 699,751 in 2022) was chosen as a case study. Cluster analysis was applied to classify emission hotspots and spatial characteristics, and baseline data for carbon-neutrality policies were constructed. Policy scenarios for solar-panel deployment and electric-vehicle adoption were then implemented to evaluate their contributions. The findings demonstrate that Carbon Spatial Maps enable precise identification of emission hotspots by capturing both emissions and absorption, supporting effective assessment of the carbon balance. When combined with urban-form indicators such as land use and population density, the framework helps derive critical elements for spatial planning. Moreover, specifying the type, location, and scale of projects under each policy scenario is expected to enhance both feasibility and policy effectiveness.
Dongwoo Lee, PhD (Urban Engineering), is Director of the Urban Spatial Environment Laboratory at Map in Us Ltd. and Visiting Professor at Sungkyul University. His research focuses on carbon-neutral planning, Carbon Spatial Maps, and geo-AI.
Coauthor 1: Seunghyun Jung
Coauthor 2: Dusik Kim
Coauthor 3: Jinsu Park