Researchers say they may have cracked the blue hydrogen code

Published 13:49 on January 15, 2025  /  Last updated at 13:49 on January 15, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, South Korea

Korean researchers believe they may have found a lower cost approach to make hydrogen from natural gas and then liquefy it for export with the same carbon profile than hydrogen made from water and renewable energy.

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South Korea to launch infrastructure fund for green marine fuel development

Published 03:38 on January 14, 2025  /  Last updated at 03:38 on January 14, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Shipping, South Korea

South Korea is planning an infrastructure fund worth one trillion won ($683 mln) to build an eco-friendly marine fuel supply chain by 2030.

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South Korea to provide $300 mln preferential loans for green transition investments

Published 08:56 on January 13, 2025  /  Last updated at 08:56 on January 13, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

South Korea is seeking to provide preferential loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have green transition plans. 

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South Korea, Honduras sign REDD+ partnership

Published 07:46 on January 13, 2025  /  Last updated at 07:46 on January 13, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Nature-based, Paris Article 6, South & Central, South Korea, Voluntary

South Korea and Honduras have signed a deal to strengthen their collaboration on REDD+ projects, as Seoul seeks to extensively source forest-based carbon credits to meet its 2030 national climate targets.

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Tailored climate finance policies seen key to emissions cuts, but barriers persist

Published 00:04 on January 13, 2025  /  Last updated at 00:04 on January 13, 2025  /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, China, EMEA, International, Mexico, Middle East, Other APAC, South & Central, South Korea

Climate-related financial policies (CRFPs) have shown significant progress in reducing carbon emissions and boosting renewable energy production, particularly in advanced economies, though barriers remain in developing nations.

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South Korean gas project risks “astronomical” carbon costs, environmentalists warn

Published 07:53 on January 9, 2025  /  Last updated at 07:53 on January 9, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

A planned large-scale natural gas field backed by the government could be an unworthy investment for South Korea, considering the potential carbon cost and declining gas demand, an environmental group has argued.

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Beverage giant launches third round of APAC emissions reduction innovation grant programme

Published 02:00 on January 9, 2025  /  Last updated at 23:41 on January 8, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, Other APAC, South Korea

A global food and beverage multinational has kicked off its third annual sustainability incubator programme, offering grants to pilot projects focussed on sustainable agriculture, climate tech, and GHG emissions reduction.

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South Korea may see marked increase in producer prices due to carbon tax -report

Published 09:59 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 09:59 on January 3, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

South Korea is likely to see a marked increase in producer prices if a carbon tax is implemented in the future for its climate goals, but accelerating renewable power output could substantially minimise the cost burden, according to a recent report.

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South Korea releases 10-year roadmap for ETS reforms

Published 08:56 on January 2, 2025  /  Last updated at 08:56 on January 2, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

South Korea has established a blueprint that lays out the goals and policy direction of the country’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) over the next decade.

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South Korea to phase down subsidies for biomass due to environmental concerns

Published 11:31 on December 19, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:31 on December 19, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, South Korea

South Korea announced Wednesday it will phase down subsidies for private and state-owned biomass facilities following widespread criticism over their impact on climate as well as the industry’s role in fuelling deforestation.

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