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    He took example of countries that have done something to reduce the increasing effect of climate change. "South Korea has been using green energy for transportation while China is starting to improve energy efficient and curb the rise of CO2 emission. India has provided 5 million U.S. dollars for green fund in an agreement with ASEAN. So, I think Asia could be the agent of change" said Surin. In the statement following the 15th ASEAN Summit in Cha-am Hua Hin in Thailand on Oct. 23-25, the organization said that it underscored the need of the body to work closely together with other partners for a successful Copenhagen Conference of State Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Full Article at People's Daily Online
    South Korea has been using green energy for transportation while China is starting to improve energy efficient and curb the rise of CO2 emission. India has provided 5 million U.S. dollars for green fund in an agreement with ASEAN. So, I think Asia could be the agent of change
    – Surin Pitsuwan SOURCE: People's Daily Online 3 weeks ago
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    SOURCE: People's Daily Online 3 weeks ago

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