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본 연설은 EU Clean Air Forum에서 나온 연설문으로 주제는 "air pollution"입니다.

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	영어	한국어	비고
1	Rotterdam	로테르담	네덜란드 도시
2	the EU Clean Air Forum 2023	2023 유럽 클린 에어 포럼
3	Emission Control Areas	배출 규제 해역
4	the North Sea and the Baltic Sea	북해와 발트해
5	Mediterranean Emission Control Area	지중해 배출 규제 해역
6	the Zero Pollution Action Plan	제로 폴루션 액션 플랜	이니셔티브 이름

Ladies and gentlemen.

It is a pleasure to be here in Rotterdam this morning to open the EU Clean Air Forum 2023.

Air pollution acts as an accelerator on existing social inequalities. It is one of the key reasons why the green transition needs to happen, and needs to happen now.

Because air pollution is still the primary environmental cause of premature death in Europe.

Some 300,000 people lose their lives to unclean air in the European Union, every single year.

That's a shocking number, especially when you consider what it might be worldwide. But unclean air does not just kill, it also affects our everyday lives.

And vulnerable groups are at particular risk from bad air. Children, elderly people, and people with medical conditions. Those who cannot afford to move away from more polluted neighbourhoods.

That is not acceptable.

Air pollution costs tens of billions of euros in healthcare costs, in lost workdays, in ruined crops. Not to mention the damage it does to ecosystems and biodiversity.

Then there is climate change, which is increasingly manifesting itself across Europe in the form of out-of-control wildfires, severe droughts, or devastating flooding. And which is intrinsically linked to air pollution.

But we do have the power, collectively, to make it cleaner.

Under the European Green Deal, we are working towards the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, with zero pollution for a toxic-free environment.

To deliver on this bold vision, we have spent the last four years putting in place an adequate regulatory and legislative framework.

Our work benefits from the fact that, in most cases, fighting climate change also helps to reduce air pollution, and vice versa. So we continue to look for synergies across the two strands of work.

Let's consider the example of marine transport.

We have already done a lot to reduce shipping emissions. We have successfully developed Emission Control Areas, including in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.

And the upcoming Mediterranean Emission Control Area will ensure the Mediterranean Sea also benefits from this protection.

But maritime traffic is set to increase in the coming decades, so we need to double down on our efforts if we are to maintain this momentum.

On zero pollution, the European Commission has made a number of proposals under the European Green Deal and the Zero Pollution Action Plan to ensure we have the right framework in place.

Today, at the fourth Clean Air Forum, we have a unique opportunity to discuss our goals and chart a path toward a cleaner, healthier future.

Firstly, we must focus on sharing knowledge to improve air quality. This means educating our communities and empowering individuals to take action.

Secondly, it's crucial that we equip our workforce with the right skills. By providing the necessary training and resources, we can ensure that our workforce is prepared to tackle the challenges of air pollution.

Thirdly, we need to plan our cities and their surroundings effectively. Urban planning plays a vital role in reducing pollution and promoting sustainable living.

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