New Zealand Embassy Seoul, South Korea

Ambassador Rata calls on Minister for the Environment Yoo

Ambassador Patrick Rata presenting a gift from New Zealand to Minister Yoo.

Ambassador Patrick Rata met on 15 October with Korea’s Minister for the Environment, Dr Yoo Young-Sook.  Minister Yoo and Ambassador Rata discussed the strong relationship between New Zealand and Korea on environmental issues, including dialogue on the development and implementation of Emissions Trading Schemes in both countries.  They also discussed the upcoming UNFCCC Pre-Conference of Parties meeting in Seoul, where Ministers and high-level delegates from around the world will meet to discuss vital climate change issues.