Growing up in South Korea, I have seen the country transform from a recipient of aid to a fully developed economy and a donor in its own right, sharing its experience of how to use development support as a catalyst to promote long-term sustainable growth.
South Korea has also made tremendous progress in promoting green growth. As a Korean, I was therefore very proud that we were able to welcome the Green Climate Fund to South Korea. Through the Korea International Cooperation Agency and GCF, South Korea has a critical role to play in leading on climate change in the region and beyond.
One of the critical lessons we have learned is that poverty and exclusion go together. If people have little or no access to power and other resources, their opportunities and their ability to improve their condition are very limited.
About the author
Sungwoo Kim
Sungwoo Kim is the regional head of climate change and sustainability in KPMG Asia Pacific. For last 21 years, he developed his career in business development and investment having led 12 countries’ climate change practice focusing on investment, strategy and policy consulting. He is a member of expert committee for KOICA's president and an adjunct professor of Inha University in business administration and MBA. He holds a master's degree in civil and environmental engineering from Duke University and doctorate in business administration from Seoul School of Integrated Science and Technology.
