Okay, hear me out—this is peak creativity. Seoul is repurposing *love motels* (yes, the ones with dance poles and questionable wallpaper) as ready rooms for the upcoming climate summit. If that doesn’t scream "adaptation," I don’t know what does.
First off, let’s appreciate the irony. Love motels, traditionally the go-to for *private* escapades, are now being prepped to host global leaders discussing *public* climate crises. The leopard-print walls might not scream "diplomatic decorum," but hey, sustainability is all about reusing what we’ve got, right?
And honestly, it’s kind of genius. These places already have soundproofing (for obvious reasons), quick turnover, and—let’s be real—way more personality than your average sterile conference room. Imagine delegates taking a break between negotiations, sipping coffee under neon lights, surrounded by velvet curtains. Iconic.
But beyond the humor, there’s a real lesson here: flexibility. If a city can turn a love motel into a climate-ready space, what else can we repurpose? Abandoned malls? Empty office buildings? The possibilities are endless.
So, kudos to Seoul for thinking outside the (very flashy) box. Now, if only we could get a livestream of world leaders reacting to the disco ball in the corner…
