Ban Ki-moon Foundation to Host High-Level Climate Dialogue in Seoul
The foundation led by former U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon will hold a climate dialogue this week.
The foundation led by former U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon will hold a climate dialogue this week.
A foundation led by former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is set to host a high-level climate dialogue in Seoul this week. The event aims to address critical issues surrounding clean energy transitions and regional climate cooperation.
Scheduled for Thursday, the forum will occur alongside Global Green Growth Week 2026. Experts and officials from various countries will gather to discuss enhancing energy security and promoting clean energy transitions in Northeast Asia and the ASEAN region.
Key topics include the development of low-carbon supply chains, transforming industrial structures, and fostering climate technology cooperation. The dialogue will also explore ways to bridge the digital divide and mobilize climate finance through global carbon markets.
Ban Ki-moon will deliver the opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Participants will include senior officials from the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, the Asian Development Bank, and climate strategy experts from China, Japan, and Indonesia, among others.
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