European Union: Statement 2016 UN Climate Change high-level event
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United Nations - Statement by H.E. Mr. Miguel Arias Cañete, Climate Action and Energy Commissioner of the European Union. A special high-level event took place at the UN General Assembly on 21 September 2016 to accelerate the entry into force of the Paris Agreement on climate change. The event provided an opportunity to countries to publicly commit to joining or ratifying the agreement before the end of 2016. Heads of State and Government had the opportunity to send video statements. Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts - http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/climate-change-2/
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