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According to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on ClimateChange report published Monday, Southeast Asia coastal zones are among the world’s most climate vulnerable regions. Graphic courtesy of the Intergovernmental Panel on ClimateChange. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue.
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here and here ) reported on a new study in Nature ClimateChange that found that the need for action to address tropical deforestation is more urgent than ever. Recent articles (e.g., GCF Task Force members unanimously approved the Manaus Action Plan at a closed-door meeting on March 16. Photo credit: Daniel Melling.
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