South Korea announces ambitious mid-term emissions targets 18 November 2009
Korea today (November 17) announced it will unconditionally reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 4% below 2005 levels by 2020.
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Recent news and events
Carbon Trust to work with Korea to help reduce global carbon footprint 12 November 2009
Within one year Korean products exported into the UK and around the world could be carrying the Carbon Trust’s Carbon Reduction Label, which demonstrates the manufacturer’s commitment to reducing the product’s carbon footprint.
PM hails EU Council “breakthrough” on climate change 02 November 2009
The Prime Minister is optimistic a deal on climate change can be reached at Copenhagen in December after a “breakthrough” during talks at the EU Council.
UK Trade & Investment @ KORMARINE '09 28 October 2009
British companies have successfully promoted their products through this KORMARINE, one of the leading shipbuilding and marine exhibitions in the world.
British Ambassador Delivers Giant Climate Change Map to Blue House 22 October 2009
On Thursday 22nd October, British Ambassador Martin Uden will travel to the Blue House to deliver a map showing the expected impact of a 4°C (7°F) rise in global temperature compared with pre-industrial levels.
Also in the news
UK foreign policy: latest press releases
- Change of Ambassador to Mozambique (20/11/2009)
- Change of Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (19/11/2009)
- New Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein (02/11/2009)
- Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway (20/10/2009)
- Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya (15/10/2009)
