ETS sectors face tough task as South Korea adopts stronger 2030 target

Published 13:41 on October 18, 2021  /  Last updated at 13:44 on October 18, 2021  / /  Asia Pacific, Climate Talks, International, Kyoto Mechanisms, Paris Article 6, South Korea

South Korea on Monday as expected approved its upgraded 40% emissions reduction target by 2030, which contains steep cuts for sectors in the emissions trading scheme and a shared role for government and the private sector in buying carbon credits from abroad.
South Korea on Monday as expected approved its upgraded 40% emissions reduction target by 2030, which contains steep cuts for sectors in the emissions trading scheme and a shared role for government and the private sector in buying carbon credits from abroad.


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