Background and objectives:
The objectives of this programme were:

• To facilitate the introduction and adoption by Seogwipo City on a pilot basis, of the UNHABITAT SCP approach for the development of eco-cities in an ESSD perspective at a local-government level and development of a sustainable strategy.
• To facilitate international exchanges and sharing regarding SCP/EPM approaches globally,
• To derive the lessons and blue print for possible replication initially in Korea and
• To launch an Ecocity Network in Korea. Ultimately, the project should contribute to enhancing the livelihoods of the local people.

Activities:
The main activities included:

• Analysis and assessment of lessons learned in ROK for creating a sustainable city in Korea and development of a Korean-style SCP model
• Building and operating the national Ecocity Network
• Facilitate international exchanges and sharing regarding SCP/EPM approaches globally.

Results:
The results achieved were:

• Korean-style SCP model: Seogwipo pilot case developed
• Translations of SCP snapshot and SCP/EPM briefings sheets completed.
• Two training workshops, first to experts and stakeholders introducing the SCP/EPM process, and the second to the Task Force team and City Consultation Committee on preparing the Environmental Profile conducted.
• Two environmental management strategies developed on biodiversity and water friendly cities as annexes to the Environmental Profile submitted
• Hanam evaluation report submitted
• Active training and dissemination conducted by Eco-city network secretary (coordinator)
• National Ecocity Network in Korea set up
• International exposure and experience sharing/gaining of EPM knowledge enhanced.