UN climate chief steps in to resolve Poland COP24 presidency spat

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Patricia Espinosa backed Polish government nominee Michał Kurtyka to preside over Katowice talks, despite a bid by Jan Szyszko to keep the role

Michał Kurtyka will be confirmed as president of COP24, despite a claim from former environment minister Jan Szyszko the role was rightfully his. That was confirmed by UN climate chief Patricia Espinosa...

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