Former UN chief Ban Ki-Moon to lead global 'green growth' push

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The diplomatic heavyweight, who oversaw UN climate and sustainable development deals, will join Seoul-based organisation as its chair and president

Former UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon will take over as head of a global organisation promoting sustainable economic growth, it was announced on Tuesday. Ban was elected president and chair of the Global...

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