South Korea and Greenland to cooperate on green growth

The South Korean premier Lee Myung-bak has said that his country will provide assistance to Greenland to encourage sustainable economic growth in an environmentally-friendly way.

President Lee arrived in Greenland this week to assess at close quarters various problems resulting from climate change and to hold talks with Prime Minister Kuupik Kleist about green growth.

Lee and Prime Minister Kleist visited Ilulissat, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the best locations to observe melting Arctic glaciers. They commented on the tragic effects climate change has had on the region and the way in which largely unchecked economic development has damaged the environment.

President Lee has been a renowned exponent and advocate of green growth policies that employ low carbon fuels and the two countires will pursue policies that promote economic growth through environmentally-friendly technologies and low carbon industries.

The two countries have signed four memorandums calling for cooperation in resource development and Arctic science and technology. The agreements are expected to serve as a foothold for South Korea's participation in Greenland's development.

 

 

Image 01 - The President of South Korea, Mr. Lee Myung-bak. Henrik Hansson Globaljuggler.