Holiday Greetings from IRDR IPO
24 December 2024
Dear IRDR community members,
As 2024 comes to a close, I hope the entire IRDR community is filled with a sense of accomplishment and the spirit of doing good.
Thank you for your continuous contributions in 2024 and wish all community members and partners a joyous holiday season and a very
productive New Year!
May the coming year bring us even more clarity and innovations, contributing to more efficient, trusted and creative science and policy
interfaces for an inclusive, safe and sustainable world.

Sincerely,
Saini Yang
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