COP17: Nature knows no boundaries - neither can our solutions

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A mangrove planting project

To protect nature and livelihoods in a changing climate, consider both systems together and listen to local people, say local government leaders

As local government leaders from around the world, we represent communities that may appear worlds apart. Yet, we are confronting different expressions of the same challenge: protecting the natural systems...

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