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Mr. President, Excellencies,
I thank the British Presidency for convening this debate, and for your invitation to brief on a subject of grave concern.
The…
The estimate accounts for lost wages, damages to businesses and homes and cleanup costs.
The cost of the devastating winter storm in Texas could end up costing the region close to $50 billion to…
Organization:U.S. Department of State, OES Bureau, Office of Global Change (OES/EGC)
Position:Multiple Positions - International climate policy
Duty Station:Washington D.C., US
Deadline for…
Organization:Advance Consulting
Position:Horticulture Program Manager Jordan - Permanent position
Duty Station:Amman, Jordan
Deadline for Application:7 March 2021
Term:Permanent position, Upper…
Organization:Capital for Climate (C4C)
Position:Head of Research Integration
Duty Station:Remote
Deadline for Application:25 March 2021
Term:full-time
Experience Requirements:10+ years work…
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