Dai-Yeun Jeong

Director of Asia Climate Change Education Center, South Korea

Biography

Dr. Dai-Yeun Jeong also holds the distinguished title of Emeritus Professor of Environmental Sociology at Jeju National University, South Korea, a position he has held since March 2012. Through his academic endeavors, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of socio-environmental dynamics and has mentored countless students who have gone on to become leaders in the field.

In addition to his role as Director, Dr. Dai-Yeun Jeong has served as the Acting Director of the Jeju Secretariat for the UNESCO World Network of Island and Coastal Biosphere Reserves since January 2013. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in advancing conservation efforts and fostering international cooperation among island and coastal communities to preserve biodiversity and combat environmental degradation.