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Sir David Attenborough handed COP26 'People's Advocate' role

10 May 2021 • 4 min read

Veteran naturalist appointed to help 'inspire action' from world leaders, decision makers and public over six months leading to critical summit

Sir David Attenborough has been handed an official role at the critical UN Climate Summit in Glasgow later this year, with the veteran broadcaster today announced as COP26 People's Advocate with a remit...

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