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Youth leaders demand climate action in Paris

Youth leaders demand climate action in Paris

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Youth leaders from countries most at risk from the effects of climate change have rallied in Paris, France.

The young people were attending the UN climate change conference, COP 21, demanding that world leaders sign on to an ambitious agreement to tackle climate issues.

Alejandra Salas is from Costa Rica and is a youth delegate at COP21 from the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

Stephanie Coutrix spoke with her and began by asking why was important to her to be at the climate conference.

Duration: 2’50”

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UNFCCC