COP22: Marrakesh Proclamation should send 'clear signal' of unity on climate change, says Hurd

UK Climate Change and Industry Minister says he hopes UN declaration will underline ongoing global commitment to meeting Paris goals

Madeleine Cuff
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There is a strong international push underway to ensure the Marrakesh Action Proclamation (MAP), the climate document under discussion at the COP22 UN climate talks in Morocco this week, sends a "very...

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