Eugene Zhukov Expresses Hope for Climate Finance and Urges Immediate Action

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November 16, 2024 15:46

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Eugene Zhukov, General Director of Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Central and West Asia, stated that urgent action is required to tackle climate change. He noted that several initiatives were launched at COP29, building on the efforts already underway in the region.

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