Mary Robinson appointed to UN post

Former President Mary Robinson has been charged with overseeing global efforts to tackle climate change.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2014 - 19:43

Former President Mary Robinson has been charged with overseeing global efforts to tackle climate change.

United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon has appointed Ms Robinson as special envoy for climate change in an urgent move ahead of an international summit on the crisis within months.

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