Draft Resolution on the Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.

 

 Briefing on the Draft UNGA Resolution on the Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
Event organized by a Core Group of Member States and facilitated by the Permanent Mission of Vanuatu to the United Nations.
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