China and South Korea Emphasize Climate Cooperation at Boao Forum

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the importance of climate cooperation between China and South Korea during the China-ROK Roundtable on Climate Change Cooperation at the Boao Forum for Asia. He noted that their collaboration could significantly impact global sustainable development, especially following the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. The dialogue aims to foster understanding and share best practices in renewable energy, with a focus on mutual strengths in energy sectors. Liu Zhenmin, China's climate envoy, emphasized the region's role in global climate governance.

Published Mar 29, 2026

At the China-ROK Roundtable on Climate Change Cooperation, Ban Ki-moon underscored the significance of collaboration between China and South Korea for global climate action, particularly after the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. He noted the potential impact of their partnership on sustainable development and emphasized the need for transnational solutions to climate challenges.

AI-curated by Theia

Liu Zhenmin highlighted Asia's electricity consumption and called for multilateralism amid geopolitical tensions. Li Zheng proposed joint research in energy storage, hydrogen, and other areas to leverage each nation’s strengths, suggesting significant collaboration potential.