The Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) Natural History Museum (Director Professor Hwang Seong-su) will hold a special exhibition titled 'A Heating Planet, Forests Are the Answer' to raise awareness of the climate crisis and the importance of carbon neutrality. An opening ceremony for the exhibition was held at the Natural History Museum at 3:00 PM on February 27, attended by President Yang O-bong, Director Hwang Seong-su, and other senior university officials.

The special exhibition, running from February 27, is organized into four themed areas: Climate Crisis; Carbon Neutrality; Carbon Sinks; and JBNU's Leadership in Zero-Carbon Initiatives.

The exhibition displays phenomena caused by global warming and responses to them; practical actions to reduce carbon footprints; trees and timber that absorb carbon and act as carbon sinks; and the carbon storage of JBNU's timber buildings.

Visitors can view taxidermy specimens of endangered wildlife such as otters, Eurasian eagle-owls, hawks, and eagles. The exhibition also offers hands-on activities, including a weight-comparison experience of more than 50 types of wood, observing the microstructure of wood under a microscope, drawing endangered species, and building your own model timber house. Photo zones for visitors are also provided.

President Yang O-bong said, "I expect this special exhibition prepared by the Natural History Museum will play a significant role in spreading consensus on carbon reduction. I hope it becomes an opportunity for people to pledge to take steps starting 'right now, beginning with myself,' toward a carbon-neutral society in which the Earth and humanity coexist."

Hwang Seong-su, Director of the JBNU Natural History Museum, said, "We must not forget that climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions is the responsibility of all of us living here and now. I hope many visitors will come to the exhibition, recognize the current state of the planet and the importance of trees and forests, and take small actions for the Earth."