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Nov 2024
17m 12s

Climate action in conflict and fragile s...

ICRC LAW AND POLICY
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Communities in conflict-affected areas are direly impacted by growing climate risks and shocks. Over the last few years, political will to strengthen climate action in these settings has been growing. Commitments need to be urgently translated into tangible outcomes for communities – and avenues to do so exist. In this post, and on the eve of COP29, Catheri ... Show More
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