Ban Ki-moon nominates Patricia Espinosa for new UNFCCC climate chief role

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Ban Ki-moon nominates Patricia Espinosa for new UNFCCC climate chief role

Leading Mexican diplomat put forward as prospective successor to out-going UNFCCC boss Christiana Figueres, as new report highlights the need for bolder national climate action plans

Patricia Espinosa has been nominated as the new Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, paving the way for the Mexican diplomat to replace outgoing climate chief Christina...

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