The following article is an opinion piece by Daniel Jasper of the American Friends Service Committee. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.

The effects of climate change in North Korea have been stark this year, as heavy seasonal rains have come on the heels of a lengthy drought. But as climate dynamics become intertwined with every aspect of geopolitics, environmental issues provide an important opportunity for the U.S. and DPRK to forge a more cooperative relationship.

Despite border closures and diplomatic inactivity since the beginning of the COVID