North Korea minister gives speech on climate change at UN

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North Korea minister gives speech on climate change at UN

Foreign minister Ri Su Yong said the North will look to reduce emissions by 37 percent

Jiwon Song December 9, 2015

North Korea minister gives speech on climate change at UN

Pyongyang Haze by m•o•m•o on 2012-03-10 01:55:54

North Korea has signaled a commitment to participating in the global campaign against climate change following Kim Jong Un's "declaration of war" against deforestation.

Speaking at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris on Monday, Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong said North Korea would actively contribute to protecting the global environment.

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