Simon Stiell: Can the technocrat who turned diplomat be the changemaker we need at COP28?

Simon Stiell: Can the technocrat who turned diplomat be the changemaker we need at COP28?
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Simon Stiell, UNFCCC Secretary General speaks during a press conference during the COP28, UN Climate Change Conference, held by UNFCCC in Dubai Exhibition Center, United Arab Emirates on December 6, 2023. COP28, running from November 30 to December 12 focuses on particular nations' decarbonisation goals. The Conference in Dubai focuses also on the most vulnerable communities and Loss and Damage Fund.

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Simon Stiell is the voice for small island nations in COP28, championing their cause, and urging wealthier nations to set more ambitious goals like capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius at pre-industrial levels instead of the more lenient 2-degree mark. Can the UNFCCC top aide deliver?

Nestled in the Caribbean, Grenada is a stunning jewel where turquoise waters lap against white sandy beaches, and lush, green hills beckon exploration. But the recent years have been particularly challenging for this idyllic paradise, as it faces an uncertain future due to the looming threats of climate change. In the comfort of his home in Grenada, Simon Stiell and his family experienced their very first hurricane in years in 2004. Their beach

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