The Paris Agreement: Businesses need to understand that this time it's different

Madeleine Cuff
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Today's signing ceremony is not only a moment of historic significance, but a signpost towards a future of regulatory reform, new investment opportunities and a changing world order

So often in climate negotiations, the aftermath of a summit is mired in a fog of waning enthusiasm and receding optimism. The euphoria wears off quickly and the political water becomes muddied by political...

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