South Korea
Seoul Mayor calls for climate funds to be channelled through cities
Park Won Soon says cities are the most effective vehicle to overcome the ‘deadlock’ of the international climate talks
Gangnam Style rapper Psy adds backing to Green Climate Fund
COP18: We’ve found the climate leader the world has been waiting for – South Korean rapper and Gangnam style star Psy
South Korea praised for pushing climate ambition ahead of Doha
In their latest analysis the International Energy Agency applauds South Korea for its commitments to green growth but add notes of caution over existing energy strategy.
President Obama breaks his climate silence on MTV
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Comment: Stakes too high for foul play inside the Green Climate Fund
Allegations of financial incentives offered ahead of recent vote on GCF’s location highlight fund’s vulnerability to corruption. With the climate stakes so high, Alice Harrison says there is no scope for sleaze
South Korea passes carbon trading laws to combat climate change
Move could signal start of aggregated Asia-Pacific emissions trading scheme.
South Korea, Australia and NZ leap aboard Co2 market scheme
South Korean legislators have approved plans for an emissions trading scheme, paving the way for a bill to be passed next week.