The UK has two big climate diplomacy victories within its grasp - but will the government seize them

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Ed King argues the UK can play a crucial climate leadership role at the upcoming IMO talks and Commonwealth Summit

The UK government's desire to be seen as a global leader on climate faces two critical tests in the coming weeks. London finds itself hosting two major summits with strong development and climate themes,...

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