Kang Geum-sil, the Global Climate Environment Ambassador and former Minister of Justice, is set to attend the 31st UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, from November 11 to 12 as a presidential envoy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on November 9 that leaders from over 80 countries, including Turkey, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Brazil, are expected to participate in the summit. The COP31 summit is anticipated to be a crucial platform for leaders to express their political commitment to addressing climate change and to strengthen international cooperation, thereby promoting the practical implementation of climate action and enhancing trust in multilateral climate efforts.
Ambassador Kang plans to emphasize the South Korean government's commitment to enhancing its contributions to global climate change responses. She will also introduce South Korea's electrification and decarbonization strategies, including the 'Korean Green Transition (K-GX) Strategy,' and seek international participation and support for the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Additionally, Ambassador Kang will participate in several high-level events coinciding with COP31, including the UN Secretary-General's 'Early Warning for All' meeting, the World Economic Forum's high-level event on 'Energy Systems for Resilient Economies,' and the Global Green Growth Institute's dialogue on carbon markets in East and Southeast Asia, aiming to explore practical international cooperation in areas such as early warning systems, electrification, and carbon market collaboration.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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