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COP 20/CMP 10 opened yesterday 1 December 2014 in Lima, Peru

As countries gather to negotiate climate action, the Foundation will join delegates and observers to highlight the importance of a people-centred, equitable and legally binding climate agreement.

Our COP will begin with the Development and Climate Days organised by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), Climate and…

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Speaking at the Global Green Growth Institute Conference in Incheon City, Republic of Korea, on 19th November, Mrs Robinson highlighted the need for a ’vision at scale’ to eliminate poverty, generate sustainable economic growth, and combat climate change

The GGGI conference examined the relationship between green growth and the creative economy with the aim of identifying the leadership…

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Mary Robinson discusses climate justice - the intersection of human rights, development and climate change - in this interview from the International Bar Association Annual Conference 2014 in Tokyo.

The interview also looks at the IBA’s recent report on climate justice – Achieving Justice and Human Rights in an…

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Climate action that is good for people and for planet needs solidarity.

To avoid this we have to phase out carbon emissions to zero, increase the use of renewables, sustainably manage our…

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New research on equity and human rights informed the ADP Intercessional in Bonn - October 2014

The Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice, used this opportunity to convene a group of 23 senior negotiators representing a…

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Mary Robinson delivers keynote speech on climate justice and human rights at International Bar Association’s Annual Conference in Tokyo

Thanking the IBA’s Task Force for their hard work and congratulating them on the launch of their report “Achieving Justice…

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Cian McCormack talks to former president Mary Robinson and others attending the One Young World conference in Dublin.

… // Powered by Cincopa Video Hosting for Business solution.One Young World Summit 2014RTE Radio One – Morning Ireland. One…

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Mary Robinson Engages One Young World Ambassadors in Debate on Climate Justice

She was introduced by One Young World Ambassador Marielle Fillit, who, along with fellow OYW Ambassador Kevin Musila started up…

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Mary Robinson to encourage young people to show transformative leadership during One Young World Summit 2014

Topics addressed at the Summit are decided in consultation with One Young World Ambassadors around the world. With Youth Unemployment…

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