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3-5 November, Paris, France. THE IMPORTANCE OF MILITARY ORGANISATIONS IN PROTECTING THE CLIMATE: 2008. This Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development workshop aims to summarise emerging and available climate protection technologies suitable for military and civilian applications; focus on military-unique problems not solved by technology developed for civilian applications; and present case studies of military and commercial leadership to protect the climate. A conference report will be published with consensus findings, including proven strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving military effectiveness. For further information, contact Veronique Millon, e-mail: vmillon@inece.org; internet: http://www.igsd.org//conferences/Paris2008.php
5-7 November, Maputo, Mozambique. ECOTOURISM AND PROTECTED AREAS: CONTRIBUTING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION. This seminar will focus on the contribution of ecotourism to community development, poverty reduction, and financing of protected areas, as well as related social and environmental issues. For more information contact Helder Tomas, tel: +34-91-567-81-00; e-mail: caf@unwto.org; internet: http://www.unwto.org/sdt/events/en/events.php
6-7 November, Montreal, Canada. CBD EXPERT MEETING ON SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION ON BIODIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT. This meeting, organised by the CBD Secretariat, will address a framework for a multi-year plan of action on biodiversity for development, as a complement to the Development Platform for the South launched by the G-77, and a process of South-South Cooperation leading to CBD COP 10. For further information, visit http://www.cbd.int/doc/?meeting=EMSSC-01
3-8 November, Yokohama, Japan. FOURTY-FOURTH SESSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL TROPICAL TIMBER COUNCIL. Major items on this session’s agenda include consideration of a proposal to capture funds from carbon markets to promote the sustainable management of forests, and another to establish an ITTO Children’s Environmental Education Programme. For further information, visit http://www.iisd.ca/forestry/itto/ittc44
7-10 November, Alexandria, Egypt. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE DRYLANDS - MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE. This meeting – the Ninth International Conference On Dryland Development – will provide an opportunity to examine the probable impact of global climate change on the natural resources and agricultural productivity of dry area ecosystems and exchange information on possible ways to enhance the resilience of these systems through adaptation and mitigation strategies. For more information contact Mohan C. Saxena, tel: +202-35681581; email: M.Saxena@cgiar.org; internet: http://www.icarda.org/Announcement/2008/9th-IDDC/9th-IDDC_FirstAnn.htm
10 November, London, UK, MAKING TRADE WORK FOR DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICA. This conference will look at ways in which trade agreements can be used to enhance development and ensure that benefits from trade reach the poorest. For more information contact Chatham House Conferences, tel: +44 (0)20 7957 5753; fax: +44 (0)20 7321 2045; email: conferences@chathamhouse.org.uk; internet: http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/130/
11 November, Brussels, Belgium. A GLOBAL CONTRACT BASED ON CLIMATE JUSTICE – THE NEED FOR A NEW APPROACH CONCERNING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. High-level speakers and delegates will discuss the social, environmental and economic impacts of climate change, the principle of climate justice, and how a Global Contract based on Climate Justice could look. Discussions will be based upon scientific research conducted by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The conference will close with a memorandum, including the collective knowledge of all participants. For more information contact Sarah Stamatiou, tel: +43 1-253-63-5018; e-mail: info@global-contract.eu; internet: www.global-contract.eu
Other upcoming events:
18-19 November, Bali, Indonesia. 6TH ROUNDTABLE (RT6) OF THE ROUNDTABLE ON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL(RSPO). The topic of this year’s meeting is RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil - The Gathering Momentum.” As a main focus it will analyse the arrival of the first volumes of RSPO certified palm oil on the market in 2008 and discuss the next steps. Other important topics are the cooperation with governments and the role of smallholders. For more information contact Pt Pactonconvex Niagatama, tel: +62-21 5705800 ext. 214; e-mail: tiara_hsb@cbn.net.id; internet: http://www.rspo.org/The_6th_Annual_Roundtable_of_the_RSPO_-_5th_Annual_General_Assembly_of_Members.aspx
2–3 December, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. NORTH AMERICAN WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS. This workshop will identify areas of opportunity and priority for simultaneously enhancing environmental sustainability and competitiveness in the region. The event will include panel discussions with some of North America’s top experts on environmental sustainability and competitiveness. For more information contact the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, tel: (+1) 514-350-4300; fax: (+1) 514-350-4314; e-mail: info@cec.org; internet: http://www.cec.org
21-23 January 2009, Bern, Switzerland. CONFERENCE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE POLICIES. This conference will cover a broad spectrum of climate economic research issues and foster cross-disciplinary links. Each topic includes a keynote plenary lecture and numerous parallel sessions. It is open to all those interested. For more information contact Seraina Buob, tel: +41 31 631 45 09; e-mail: seraina.buob@vwi.unibe.ch; internet: http://www.nccr-climate.unibe.ch/conferences/climate_policies/
30-31 March 2009, London, UK. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY 2009: BUILDING A NEW CORPORATE AGENDA. This conference will bring together leading experts from business, civil society and government to discuss the corporate challenges that will shape the 21st century. In particular, it will explore the outlines of a new agenda for business and its stakeholders to respond to increasing natural resource constraints, the need to promote human rights standards, and bring new technologies to market more quickly. For more information contact Chatham House conferences, tel: +44 (0)20 7957 5754; e-mail: conferences@chathamhouse.org.uk; internet: www.chathamhouse.org.uk
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