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World needs global carbon price and tax reform for carbon-heavy trade – or will miss 2030 climate goals, warns WTO chief
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organization, told the World Economic Forum that decarbonising global trade and supply chains must occur in a way that does not disadvantage the Global South.
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'Everybody is welcome, the only ask is you come with solutions': COP28’s Majid Al Suwaidi
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Innovation key to climate-conscious, accessible healthcare: Philips sustainability chief
Speaking to Eco-Business on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Robert Metzke, global head of sustainability for global healthcare firm Philips outlines how the firm is making progress on decarbonisation and healthcare accessibility amid challenging times.
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