In 2022, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States (US) released their Indo-Pacific strategies as major foreign policy statements. While existing analyses of this topic focus on shifting power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and their consequences for the US-China rivalry, there is less attention on implications for global challenges such as climate change. This study explores how the ROK and US can bolster climate change cooperation in the Pacific Islands region within the framework of their Indo-Pacific strategies. This analysis reveals that the ROK’s readiness to assume an active role and the US’ call for the involvement of “allies and partners” can shape future collaboration. This study also provides policy recommendations concerning possible pathways and potential areas for future collaboration.
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect East-West Center policies or positions.
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In 2022, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States (US) released their Indo-Pacific strategies as major foreign policy statements. While existing analyses of this topic focus on shifting power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and their consequences for the US-China rivalry, there is less attention on implications for global challenges such as climate change. This study explores how the ROK and US can bolster climate change cooperation in the Pacific Islands region within the framework of their Indo-Pacific strategies. This analysis reveals that the ROK’s readiness to assume an active role and the US’ call for the involvement of “allies and partners” can shape future collaboration. This study also provides policy recommendations concerning possible pathways and potential areas for future collaboration.
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect East-West Center policies or positions.
Photo credit: Pixabay
