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Now playing Next Climate Now How is climate data shaping EU policy? In partnership with Copernicus Join us for our live Climate Now debate from Brussels, streaming on our YouTube channel on 24 September at 11:30 CET. Our experts will explore how climate data is shaping EU policy, reflecting on past decisions and future strategies. 17/09/2024
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