Domestic News Updates – February 17, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. NUG Submits Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Report at COP26
February 17
The National Unity Government (NUG) successfully submitted the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) report, which every country is required to present under the Paris Agreement, at the COP26 conference, according to Union Minister Dr. Tu Hkawng's announcement in February.
"Under the Paris Agreement, all countries are obligated to submit an NDC report. The purpose of this report is to outline a national economic plan that enables each country to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. Myanmar had started preparing this report during the NLD administration but could not complete and submit it. However, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC) under NUG managed to submit the comprehensive NDC report, which spans over a thousand pages, at COP26.
Despite challenges in communication with the National Focal Person (the designated UNFCCC email holder) due to their non-CDM status, the report was successfully submitted via the secretariat team," he stated.
Additionally, it has been reported that NUG was able to block SAC representatives from attending the conference.
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๐๐ 2. Karenni State Parliament Confirms Appointment of Auditor General and Deputy Auditor General
February 17
The Interim Karenni State Parliament has officially confirmed and appointed the Auditor General and Deputy Auditor General (1), according to a parliamentary announcement released on February 17.
On the morning of February 17, the Interim Karenni State Parliament convened a session attended by 13 parliamentary representatives.
During the session, the parliament approved the restructuring of two committees: the Legislative Drafting and Review Committee, which now consists of 11 members, and the International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs Committee, which now comprises five members.
Furthermore, the parliament deliberated on and officially confirmed the appointments of Margaret as the Auditor General and Rosie as Deputy Auditor General (1).
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๐๐ 3. South Korea and Myanmar to Collaborate on Democratic Development
February 17
Representatives of the National Unity Government (NUG), including Myanmar’s representative to South Korea, U Yan Naing Htun, and his team, met with South Korean National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee Chairperson Lee Yun-seok for in-depth discussions on Myanmar’s political situation, according to a statement from the NUG’s diplomatic office.
During the meeting, Chairperson Lee Yun-seok stated that South Korea is expected to undergo significant political changes in the near future. He also expressed his belief that political changes would emerge in Myanmar within this year, affirming South Korea’s commitment to working together with Myanmar on democratic development.
U Yan Naing Htun provided a briefing on Myanmar’s current situation and comprehensively explained the challenges faced by Myanmar nationals residing in South Korea.
Chairperson Lee Yun-seok is a veteran politician from South Korea’s Democratic Party and has been a supporter of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution since its inception.
The meeting was also attended by the Chairperson’s secretary, Moon Yo-seb, as well as representatives from the NUG’s diplomatic office, including U Soe Moe Thu and U Win Paw Maung. Additionally, Co-chairperson of the Committee Representing the Anti-Coup Movement, Daw K Thet Aung, participated in the discussions.
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๐๐ 4. First Distribution of Proceeds from Lottery Sales in December Exceeds 30 Million
February 17
According to a February announcement, the first distribution of proceeds from the December sales of the resistance lottery amounted to exactly 30,558,726 MMK, 16,000 KRW, 800 JPY, 1,200 MYR, 240 THB, and 16 EUR.
It was stated that this distribution was made possible solely due to the collective efforts and contributions of the revolutionary public.
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๐๐ 5. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation Launches Online Training Program on Environmental Impacts of Mining
February 17
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC) under the National Unity Government (NUG) held the opening ceremony of the Training Program on Environmental Impacts of Mining on February 14, 2025.
The event was attended by Union Minister Dr. Tu Hkawng and Deputy Minister Khun Saw Fu, who delivered opening speeches, along with other officials from the ministry.
The online training program will be conducted by external experts and is aimed at regional, district, and township-level mining officers responsible for natural resource management under NUG, as well as students and individuals interested in environmental studies. A total of around 50 participants are expected to attend.
The course will cover general knowledge and academic insights related to mining and its environmental impacts. The training will last for four weeks and will provide an in-depth discussion on the effects of mining on the environment.
This report was submitted by Min Thihan, a correspondent
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