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South Korea and Nepal Sign Climate Cooperation Agreement
South Korea and Nepal signed a climate cooperation agreement during the COP31 climate summit in Turkey.
The agreement sets a formal basis for the governments to work together on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.
The two countries have been pursuing the agreement since 2024.
Nepal has recently faced a glacial flood, which South Korea’s climate envoy said showed that climate risks are already affecting people.
South Korea offered condolences for those harmed and said it would support Nepal’s recovery and climate response.
The governments will strengthen their cooperation on reducing emissions and improving their ability to adapt to climate change.
South Korea and Nepal signed a basic agreement to strengthen cooperation on climate change.
The agreement aims to support greenhouse gas cuts and improve capacity to adapt to climate change.
The signing took place in connection with the COP31 summit in Türkiye.
The two governments have been working toward an agreement since 2024.
South Korea’s climate envoy said recent glacier flooding in Nepal showed that the climate crisis is a problem faced today.
- Who
- The governments of South Korea and Nepal.
- What
- They signed a basic agreement to strengthen climate cooperation, including on emissions reductions and adaptation.
- When
- In connection with the COP31 summit; the exact signing date is not stated.
- Where
- Türkiye, where the COP31 summit was being held.
- Why
- To establish a legal and institutional basis for cooperation and strengthen greenhouse gas reductions and climate adaptation capacity.
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The South Korean government began pursuing an agreement with Nepal.
South Korea and Nepal signed the climate cooperation agreement in Türkiye.
- Parties
- South Korea and Nepal
- Agreement
- Basic Agreement for Cooperation on Climate Change
- Location
- Türkiye
- Summit
- COP31
- Negotiations
- Pursued since 2024
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What people are saying
Recent glacier flooding in Nepal showed that the climate crisis is not a problem in the distant future but one we face today.