A South Korean court has ruled that the country’s current climate measures are inadequate, requiring stronger carbon reduction targets to protect future generations.
Choe Sang-Hun reports for The New York Times.
In short:
- The Constitutional Court found South Korea's climate measures insufficient, violating the rights of future generations.
- The government must revise the Carbon Neutral Act to include specific reduction targets for 2031-2050.
- Activists see this ruling as a potential catalyst for similar legal actions across Asia.
Key quote:
“Future generations will be more exposed to the impact of climate change, but their participation in today’s democratic political process is limited.”
— South Korea’s Constitutional Court
Why this matters:
This ruling emphasizes the legal obligation to protect future generations from climate change, potentially inspiring stronger climate policies in Asia.
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