Laurent Fabius urges rapid ratification for Paris Agreement

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Laurent Fabius urges rapid ratification for Paris Agreement

EXCLUSIVE: Former French foreign minister and chairman of the UN climate talks calls on businesses gathered at the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards to ensure the 'spirit of Paris' lives on

Former French foreign minister Laurent Fabius has issued a rallying call for governments around the world to ratify the Paris Agreement as soon as possible. Speaking via video link at the BusinessGreen...

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