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Apr 2022
24m 44s

Project Leaders Fighting Climate Change

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
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The time to act on climate change is running out, putting pressure on nations and organizations alike to help heal the plant. Project teams around the world are helping care for our planet. We discuss this with: Karl Campbell, director, Latin American Pacific Islands, Re:wild, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador: Campbell discusses the program he’s leading to rewil ... Show More
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