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The United Nations wants to appoint a special envoy for future generations. What would this mean for climate?

In New York last week, leaders adopted a UN-led pact that reaffirmed the world’s commitment to consider intergenerational equity in decision-making processes. But legal experts want the document to adopt stronger rights-based language.

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In New York last week, leaders adopted a UN-led pact that reaffirmed the world’s commitment to consider intergenerational equity in decision-making processes. But legal experts want the document to adopt stronger rights-based language.