South Korea ordered to set stricter carbon targets by 2031

A South Korean court has ruled that the country’s current climate measures are inadequate, requiring stronger carbon reduction targets to protect future generations.

Choe Sang-Hun reports for The New York Times.

In short:

The Constitutional Court found South Korea's climate measures insufficient, violating the rights of future generations.
The government must revise the Carbon Neutral Act to include specific reduction targets for 2031-2050.
Activists see this ruling as a potential catalyst for similar legal actions across Asia.

Key quote:

“Future generations will be more exposed to the impact of climate change, but their participation in today’s democratic political process is limited.”

— South Korea’s Constitutional Court

Why this matters:

This ruling emphasizes the legal obligation to protect future generations from climate change, potentially inspiring stronger climate policies in Asia.

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South Korea ordered to set stricter carbon targets by 2031

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