South African "front runner" to secure top UN climate post

James S Murray
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As China prepares to host informal climate talks, sources tell Reuters Marthinus van Schalkwyk is leading the race for UN climate role

South African tourism minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk is reportedly in pole position in the race to replace Yvo de Boer as head of the UN's climate change secretariat. According to Reuters reports...

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