Greeting
Ibridgeglobal was founded as a GLocal consulting firm dedicated to solving urban and environmental challenges and addressing climate change, grounded in scientific expertise and on-the-ground experience.In partnership with public institutions, universities, and research organizations, we have delivered policy research, feasibility studies, forum operations, advisory services, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) projects. Together with the Korea Society for Appropriate Technology and Seoul National University's Graduate School of Environmental Studies and College of Engineering, among others, we have organized international conferences, energy self-reliance projects, and appropriate technology education programs, alongside sustainable development education for youth.Through our collaboration with E3Empower, we continue to support capacity-building and field-based cooperation projects in developing countries, including Tanzania.We will continue to deliver lasting value to our clients and partners with trust and expertise.
Sincerely,
Jihyun Moon
CEO, Ibridgeglobal
Mission
Ibridgeglobal addresses complex urban and environmental challenges—from local issues such as urban regeneration and smart cities to global concerns including climate change and international development cooperation—through a GLocal lens. Grounded in scientific rigor and expertise in appropriate technology, we deliver advisory, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), and field research services that connect local and global communities to drive sustainable change.
Vision
To be a trusted global partner connecting local and global communities through GLocal consulting—creating sustainable and measurable solutions to complex urban and environmental challenges.
HISTORY Since 2018
Since 2018
2026
- 9th consecutive ICEAS International Conference and 8th consecutive International SMART Startup
Competition — established as a long-standing platform for academic exchange and innovation
[Academic·Innovation]
2025
- Organized the Critical Minerals Supply Chain Stabilization Forum (commissioned by Yeongwol County;
co-hosted with the Korean Society for Appropriate Technology and Seoul National University)
[Urban·Environment]
- 8th year operating the Glocal Green Academy, officially certified under UNESCO ESD
[Urban·Environment]
2024
- Operated the Forum on Critical Minerals Industrialization and Gangwon Province's ESG Strategy
(commissioned by Almonty Korea Tungsten Corp.; co-hosted with the SNU Graduate School of
Environmental Studies, SNU College of Engineering, and the Korean Society for Appropriate Technology)
[Urban·Environment]
- Conducted a feasibility study for the application to designate a Special Industrial Crisis Response Area
(Research Institute for Gangwon) [Urban·Environment]
- Completed a 4-year KOICA ICT education program for women and youth in Tanzania (jointly with
E3Empower) [International Development]
2023
- Organized the Jeju Digital Social Innovation Hackathon (in partnership with Handong Global University,
SUNY Korea,and Jeju National University) [Urban·Environment / International Development]
2021
- Launched the KOICA Civil Society Cooperation Program — ICT education for women and youth in Arusha
Region, Tanzania (jointly operated with E3Empower) [International Development]
2019
- Inaugural International SMART Startup Competition
(co-hosted with the Korean Society for Appropriate Technology) [Academic·Innovation]
2018
- Ibridgeglobal founded
- Inaugural ICEAS International Conference (co-hosted with the Korean Society for Appropriate
Technology) [Academic·Innovation]
- Launched the Youth Glocal Green Academy — officially certified by the Korean National Commission for
UNESCO (ESD) [Urban·Environment]