South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min‑seok told a high‑level policy meeting on Sunday that the government will look closely at what civil‑society groups and businesses want when it pins down the nation’s 2035 greenhouse‑gas‑emission cut target.
“After the Constitutional Court’s ruling, we’ll seek advice that reflects the international community, local civic groups and industry,” Kim said.
The government last week rolled out two options for its nationally determined contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. One plan calls for a 50‑to‑60 % reduction in emissions by 2035, while the other aims for a 53‑to‑60 % cut. The proposals will be filed with the United Nations and help decide the final target.
Industry and environmental groups have snapped back, arguing that the numbers are either too high or too low. Last August, the Constitutional Court warned that Korea’s climate goals must meet scientific and international standards and avoid undue harm to future generations.
Kim said the proposals will go through more discussions in a ruling‑party government consultation, a presidential committee review and, finally, cabinet approval. The cabinet will set the final NDC next week, and the government will submit the target to the UN the following week.
In 2018, South Korea emitted 742.3 million tonnes of greenhouse gases. Cutting emissions by 50 % would bring that number down to 371.2 million tonnes by 2035. The country’s 2023 emissions were 691.6 million tonnes—well above the 2025 minimum for the 2035 target.
The NDC is the climate action plan every country updates every five years under the Paris Agreement. It tells the world how a nation plans to reduce emissions and meet global climate goals.
Source: ianslive
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