UN General Assembly
2011

greenhouse gas emissions has caused abnormal climatic phenomena. Ecosystem damage due to the greenhouse effect is causing enormous economic damage in various parts of the world. To protect our environment and promote growth at the same time, we must use less fossil fuel and more renewable energy, while promoting the safer use of nuclear energy. Green technology devoted to meeting these goals will create more jobs for people and will enable us to attain sustainable economic growth in decades to come. Having designated “green growth” as a national growth paradigm in 2008, the Republic of Korea has been actively pursuing this goal. The Republic of Korea was the first country in the world to introduce the Framework Act on Low Carbon, Green Growth. We are also investing 2 per cent of our national gross development product in green sectors every year. Another important development was the launch of the Global Green Growth Institute, which was founded by the Republic of Korea along with like- minded countries. The aim of the Institute is to share cutting-edge green technology and experience with