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In the lead-up to COP29, our team is providing you with insightful information through the Island Voices platform. During the upcoming weeks, we are organising virtual sessions to highlight key island-related topics, and engage with experts on pressing climate challenges.
These sessions will offer a unique opportunity to hear from island leaders, policymakers, NGO professional and innovators on how their communities are preparing for COP, what they hope to achieve, and the role island stakeholders will play in global climate negotiations.
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