Global Briefing: Grenada's Simon Stiell reportedly tipped for UN climate chief role

James Murray
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Credit: Cabinet Office / Flickr

Europe opens largest solar plant, Poland advances SMR plans, and Canada seeks more sustainable potatoes in this week's Global Briefing

Reports: Grenada diplomat Simon Stiell set to land UNFCCC role Climate Home News has today reported that Grenada's former environment minister Simon Stiell is set to be confirmed as the new executive...

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