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Congratulations to Astrid Puentes, the New UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment
Source: | International Rivers |
When: | May 12 |
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With immense pleasure and gratitude, International Rivers congratulates former board member Astrid Puentes Riaño on her new appointment to this critical United Nations role.
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