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“You can rear children in an antagonistic environment or in a facilitative one with a good combination of love and discipline. It's about supporting them, and recognizing achievements and contributions, but also saying, "that's fantastic but it's not enough, here's the next thing."”

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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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