South Korea finalized its first five-year plan to bring down national emissions during a Cabinet meeting on April 11. The country, which is Asia’s fourth-largest economy, aims to emit 40% fewer emissions compared to 2018 by the end of this decade. According to the plan, which was approved at the Government Complex Seoul, South Korea should emit 436.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) or its equivalent by 2030, as compared to a net of 727.6 million tons in 2018.

Source: carbonherald.com