Land can be our greatest ally in fighting climate change, but first we need to restore it to full health.

Inger Andersen
Inger Andersen is Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme. She has more than ... 30 years of experience in international development economics, environmental sustainability, strategy, and operations.
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