Figueres

American  

[fee-ge-res] / fiˈgɛ rɛs /

noun

1. José 1906–1990, Costa Rican businessman and political leader: president 1953–58, 1970–74.

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Example Sentences

Christiana Figueres, the former head of the UN's climate process under whose leadership the Paris Agreement was struck, said during last year's gathering that the COP process was "not fit for purpose."

From BBC

The chair of the board of trustees, Christiana Figueres, said they were building a "global legacy".

From BBC

The stage, which started in Italy and ended in France, was the final one to be held outside Spain, with the action switching to Figueres on Wednesday for a 24.1km time trial.

From BBC

So said Christiana Figueres, the former UN climate chief, after he was elected in November.

From BBC

Christiana Figueres, chair of the board of Earthshot trustees, has led a number of negotiations on international climate accords during a long career pushing for global climate solutions.

From BBC