COP22: New Global Climate Action initiative promises 'huge surprise' from green leaders

High-level champions Laurence Tubiana and minister-delegate Hakima el Haite launch successor to Lima-Paris Action Agenda with promises of major new environmental commitments from companies and countries

Madeleine Cuff
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A new programme to accelerate climate action from businesses, cities, and NGOs launched today in Marrakech with a promise that the next fortnight will see a flurry of new climate commitments from a host...

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