South Korea announces 2050 net zero emissions target

Published 04:08 on October 28, 2020  /  Last updated at 23:34 on October 28, 2020  / /  Asia Pacific, Climate Talks, International, South Korea

South Korea will bring its net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050, President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday, following recent similar statements from neighbours China and Japan and spurring further momentum for climate action in the East Asia region.
South Korea will bring its net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050, President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday, following recent similar statements from neighbours China and Japan and spurring further momentum for climate action in the East Asia region.


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