Business leaders urge governments to deliver 'ambitious and investible' national climate plans

Michael Holder
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COP29 takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024 | Credit: iStock
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COP29 takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024 | Credit: iStock

We Mean Business Coalition calls on governments around to the world to provide clear fossil fuel phase out roadmaps and sector specific net zero policies ahead of crucial COP30 Summit

Governments worldwide are being urged to work with businesses to develop new national climate action plans that are ambitious, investible, and backed by concrete sector-specific policies that can enable...

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