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5 things climate-vulnerable countries need from the COP26 summit

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Climate change decisions need to be made with consideration for the most vulnerable countries. Image: Unsplash/Annie Spratt

Yamide Dagnet
Senior Associate, , International Climate Action
Jemima Marie Mendoza
Research Analyst II, Climate Program, World Resources Institute
Molly Bergen
Communications Manager, Climate Program, World Resources Institute
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