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“Connect with people, visibly and loudly showcase initiatives that reduce greenhouse gases emissions, nurture youth leaders, or spread the message by raising awareness through campaigns. I am convinced that your contributions will ensure that climate change solutions safely power our - and especially your - future.”

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Christiana Figueres

Christiana Figueres, born on August 7, 1956, is a distinguished diplomat from Costa Rica. She is renowned for her contributions to the field of climate change, particularly for her pivotal role in the negotiation and adoption of the Paris Agreement. As the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, she led the global climate negotiations, making significant contributions to the fight against climate change. more

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