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Christian Figueres

Christiana Figueres is a prominent Costa Rican diplomat and climate leader, best known for her role as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from 2010 to 2016. She played a crucial role in the Paris Agreement in 2015, where countries committed to combat climate change. Figueres advocates for sustainable development and global cooperation on environmental issues, aiming to limit global warming and promote climate resilience. Her efforts have positioned her as a key figure in international climate negotiations and environmental policy, earning her recognition and respect worldwide.