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    "byline": "By Bolor Lkhaajav",
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    "excerpt": "The 17th Conference of the Parties to the U.N Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) was convened in Ulaanbaatar from August 17-28, bringing together 196 country representatives plus the European Union to negotiate action-based measures on several climate challenges facing the world today. This year\u2019s COP17 included segments on finance, water, land and people, and food systems. Parties agreed on a new initiative that includes $1.3 billion in financing, but failed to approve a new financial mechanism to combat drought.",
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    "title": "Mongolia Hosts COP17, Urging Global Partners to Action on Climate Issues"
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