Marian Hobbs attends environment forum in Korea

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Marian Hobbs is in Korea this weekend to attend the United Nations Environment Programme's Global Ministerial Forum in Jeju.

The Environment Minister will chair the Commonwealth Consultative Group on the Environment, prior to the forum which starts tomorrow.

Ms Hobbs says the themes for both forums are water, sanitation and human settlements.

She says they will provide a good opportunity for frank and open debate about how countries are approaching sustainable development.

- Newstalk ZB