○​ In this issue briefing, we develop a carbon-neutral policy model that links the increase in absorption of greenhouse gases by forest resources, which account for 55% of the area of Jeollabuk-do, and the reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases by the building sector, which accounts for 25% of emissions.

​○​ In 2020, Jeollabuk-do absorbed ~8% of greenhouse gas emissions and, since 2016, Jeollabuk-do's absorption has been rapidly decreasing by ~13% per year. In 2020, the building industry accounted for approximately 25% of greenhouse gas emissions, generated by energy consumption from electricity, gas, and thermal energy, and was the second highest source of emissions after the industrial sector.

​○​ The government's plan for carbon neutrality and green growth includes key goals for increasing absorption and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases in the wood and building industries. Jeollabuk-do is pursuing a policy to continuously expand absorption sources, and its 2022 wood culture index was higher than other regions.

​○​ As a result of domestic and international case analysis, wooden construction is gaining popularity as a carbon-neutral alternative due to the carbon storage function of wood and the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from using construction substitutes. For future expansion of the private sector, it is necessary to secure representative successful case studies in the public sector.

The following four strategies are presented as a specialized carbon-neutral model customized for Jeollabuk-do:

1) Establish a virtuous forest cycle system in Jeollabuk-do that utilizes the eastern region as a source of wood supply and the western region as a source of wood demand.

2) Promote policy projects to encourage wood use through demonstrations of representative wooden buildings, the creation of specialized districts, and successful case studies of public buildings.

3) Implement a pilot project using wood in the design of public spaces to promote the transition to carbon neutrality through the use of wood in everyday life and to develop awareness of wood utilization.

4) Preoccupy the image of a wood culture city by utilizing relatively advantageous wood culture conditions such as traditional wood use technology and Jeonju Hanok Village. ​