'Clear policy window': ZSL calls for joint COP16 and COP29 solution to 'intrinsically connected' climate and nature crises

Stuart Stone
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Mangrove planting by ZSL Philippines team (c) ZSL

Joined-up approach at COP29 and COP16 vital for catalysing bolder action to tackle climate and nature crises, scientists claim

Leaders attending the COP29 and COP16 summits must seize the pivotal opportunity to devise a more joined-up approach to "intrinsically connected" climate and biodiversity crises, scientists from the Zoological...

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