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South Korea to co-chair international climate governance working group

Created at 10 Aug · 2:06 AM1 source
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South Korea's Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response has assumed the co-chairship of the International Climate Councils Network's Climate Governance Working Group. Kang Yoon-ho began the role alongside Ross Linden-Fraser of the Canadian Climate Institute.

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Key Numbers

30ICCN members

Who's Involved

Kang Yoon-ho
Director of South Korea's Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response and co-chair of the ICCN Climate Governance Working Group
Ross Linden-Fraser
Co-chair of the ICCN Climate Governance Working Group and representative of the Canadian Climate Institute
Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response
South Korean body assuming co-chairship of climate working group
International Climate Councils Network (ICCN)
Network of climate advisory councils
Canadian Climate Institute
Organization represented by co-chair Ross Linden-Fraser
South Korea to co-chair international climate governance working group

↳ Why This Matters

South Korea's assumption of the co-chairship signifies its increasing leadership role in global climate governance discussions and its commitment to international climate action.

Key facts

  • South Korea's Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response is now co-chair of the ICCN's Climate Governance Working Group.
  • Kang Yoon-ho, a director of the commission, will serve as co-chair.
  • Ross Linden-Fraser of the Canadian Climate Institute is the other co-chair.
  • South Korea is the first Asian nation to hold this co-chair position.
  • The ICCN is a network of government-mandated advisory councils on climate issues with approximately 30 members.

    • SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response has assumed the co-chairship of an International Climate Councils Network (ICCN) working group, officials announced Monday.

    Kang Yoon-ho, a director of the commission, began his role as a co-chair of the ICCN's Climate Governance Working Group on Monday. He will serve alongside Ross Linden-Fraser of the Canadian Climate Institute.

    This marks the first time an Asian nation has held a co-chair position within the working group. While no fixed term has been established, the working group typically reviews and decides on term renewals on a yearly basis.

    The ICCN comprises approximately 30 member organizations, which are government-mandated advisory councils focused on climate issues. South Korea's appointment to this leadership role is seen as a reflection of its growing influence in international climate governance discussions.

    Frequently asked questions

    The ICCN is a network of government-mandated advisory councils focused on climate issues, with approximately 30 member organizations.

    The co-chairs are Kang Yoon-ho from South Korea's Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response and Ross Linden-Fraser from the Canadian Climate Institute.

    Yes, South Korea is the first Asian nation to serve as a co-chair of the ICCN's Climate Governance Working Group.

    What Happens Next

    01The working group will decide on term renewals on a yearly basis.

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    How It Developed

    South Korea's Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response assumed co-chairship of an International Climate Councils Network working group.
    Kang Yoon-ho began his role as co-chair of the ICCN's Climate Governance Working Group.
    Ross Linden-Fraser of the Canadian Climate Institute is the other co-chair.

    Sources

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    S. Korea assumes co-chairship of International Climate Councils Network working groupYonhap News Agency

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