Govt to Set up Climate Change Agency

Ljubljana, 17 June - The government decided on Wednesday to set up an agency for climate change in light of the effects that climate change has on everyday life. Environment Minister Karel Erjavec said the agency will not burden the state budget and will employ 15 people from related ministries.

Ljubljana Environment Minister Karl Erjavec speaking to the press about plans for establishing a government climate change office. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Karl Erjavec speaking to the press about plans for establishing a government climate change office.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Environment Minister Karl Erjavec speaking to the press about plans for establishing a government climate change office. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Karl Erjavec speaking to the press about plans for establishing a government climate change office.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Environment Minister Karl Erjavec speaking to the press about plans for establishing a government climate change office. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Karl Erjavec speaking to the press about plans for establishing a government climate change office.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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