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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke at Davos via videolink, emphasising the need for a global biodiversity agreement. AFP
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke at Davos via videolink, emphasising the need for a global biodiversity agreement. AFP
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