North Korea to UN: Politicizing climate action like ‘gambling’ with world’s fate



News North Korea to UN: Politicizing climate action like ‘gambling’ with world’s fate Official takes aim at major polluters at COP27 as DPRK seeks to combat rising temperatures and obtain development help Ethan Jewell November 17, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The United Nations Climate Change Conference on Nov. 16, 2022 \| Image: UNclimatechange via Flickr A North Korean official said some countries are “gambling on the very fate of humankind” by using international climate action as a vehicle for political and economic gain, while calling for developed countries to double their financial commitments to addressing climate change. Jong Myong Hak, a counselor at North Korea’s permanent mission to Geneva, made the remarks Wednesday during the 27th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. A North Korean official said some countries are “gambling on the very fate of humankind” by using international climate action as a vehicle for political and economic gain, while calling for developed countries to double their financial commitments to addressing climate change. Jong Myong Hak, a counselor at North Korea’s permanent mission to Geneva, made the remarks Wednesday during the 27th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea to UN: Politicizing climate action like ‘gambling’ with world’s fate

Official takes aim at major polluters at COP27 as DPRK seeks to combat rising temperatures and obtain development help

Ethan Jewell November 17, 2022

North Korea to UN: Politicizing climate action like ‘gambling’ with world’s fate

The United Nations Climate Change Conference on Nov. 16, 2022 | Image: UNclimatechange via Flickr

A North Korean official said some countries are “gambling on the very fate of humankind” by using international climate action as a vehicle for political and economic gain, while calling for developed countries to double their financial commitments to addressing climate change.

Jong Myong Hak, a counselor at North Korea’s permanent mission to Geneva, made the remarks Wednesday during the 27th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt.

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