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기사입력 : 2024.11.18 09:49
The Presidential Committee on Carbon Neutrality
and Green Growth will introduce South Korea's efforts to address the climate
crisis at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), taking
place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to November 22. During the
conference,Koreawill host more than 40 side events, with the committee
organizing seminars on key topics such asclimate finance, clean energy, and
digital carbon neutrality. The committee will also engage in discussions on
expanding carbon-free energy and setting international standards for the steel
industry.
On November 12, the committee held a seminar
titled ‘International Reduction Cooperation Partnership for Overcoming the Climate
Crisis.’ This event has bring together nations that have pursued collaborative
approaches based on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement to share experiences and
explore ways to enhance the effectiveness of international reduction projects.
In addition to hosting events, the committee will
participate in a seminar organized by the Carbon Free Alliance (CF) Secretariat
titled ‘Carbon-Free Energy Initiative – New Solutions for Addressing the
Climate Crisis.’ Here, the committee will advocate for accelerated energy
transitions and the increased use of carbon-free energy sources as essential
components for achieving carbon neutrality.
Han Hwa-jin, the civilian chair of the committee,
will attend the International Climate Committee Network (ICCN) General Assembly,
held alongside COP29, to underscore the importance of exchange and cooperation
among national climate committees in climate governance and policy-making.
During this assembly, she will also highlight South Korea’s potential role as a
bridge between developed and developing countries in addressing the climate
crisis.
The COP29 conference, held under the theme ‘In
Solidarity for a Green World’, is expected to draw more than 40,000
participants from around 190 member governments, as well as representatives
from international organizations, businesses, academia, media, and civil
society. Key issues on the agenda include establishing new climate finance
targets for the post-2025 period and setting detailed implementation rules for
Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
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