Experts make case for tackling climate and sustainable development together

A new UN report delivers a strong message to world leaders heading to New York for the General Assembly’s annual high-level week: tackling the climate and sustainable development crises together will help accelerate overall progress on the 2030 Agenda. 

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Experts make case for tackling climate and sustainable development together
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