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1-5 December, Irvine, US. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WATER SCARCITY, GLOBAL CHANGES, AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT RESPONSES. This Conference, convened by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the University of California Irvine, will bring together water management and climate change experts, scientists and engineers, policymakers, lawyers and economists, and executives of water services of local and regional authorities. Among other objectives, the Conference will present innovative and appropriate technologies to address water scarcity and global change effects on water availability and quality, explore the specific scientific and technical tools for groundwater studies and management, and discuss how to incorporate such technologies into short-term decision-making and long-term water management and policy-making. For more information contact Jean Fried, tel: +1 714 679 6888; fax: +1 949 824 3672; internet: http://www.waterunifies.com/
1-5 December 2008, Rome, Italy. THE NINTH CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE CONVENTION ON MIGRATORY SPECIES. Organised by the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Secretariat and the Government of Italy, this meeting will be preceded by the 15th meeting of the CMS Scientific Council (27-28 November), a meeting of the Steering Committee of the UNEP/GEF Siberian Crane Wetlands Project (28-30 November), the first Meeting of the Parties to the Gorilla Agreement (29 November), a meeting on arid land mammals (30 November) and the 34th meeting of the CMS Standing Committee (30 November). The second meeting on international cooperation on migratory sharks will be held from 6-8 December 2008, immediately following the COP. For more information refer to http://www.cms.int/bodies/COP/cop9/cop9_meeting_docs.htm.
1-5 December, Maputo, Mozambique. CGIAR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2008. This meeting is organised by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Participants will explore how agricultural research, science and technology, and food policy initiatives can improve the lives of the poor. For more information refer to http://www.cgiar.org/meetings/agm08/agm08_index.html.
1-5 December, Belem, Brazil. PROVOKING CHANGE: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE FOREST USERS IN THE AMAZON This conference aims to discuss current strategies for rural development and forest conservation in the region; catalyze processes of reflection and learning as options for promoting forest-based rural development; discuss possibilities for overcoming political, technical, legal and financial barriers; identify feasible approaches to support forest users in the Amazon to use their resources more effectively; and provide orientation about skills, methods, strategies and key factors required for effectively reaching local forest users. For more information contact Lisa Hoch, tel: 55 91 3201 5230; fax: 55 91 3201 3627; email: congreso.forlive@gmail.com; internet: http://www.waldbau.uni-freiburg.de/forlive/05_Events/sc.html
1-12 December, Poznan, Poland. FOURTEENTH CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE UNFCCC AND FOURTH MEETING OF THE PARTIES TO THE KYOTO PROTOCOL. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) 14 and Kyoto Protocol COP/MOP 4 are scheduled to take place from 1-12 December 2008 in Poznan, Poland. These meetings will coincide with the 29th meetings of the UNFCCC’s subsidiary bodies. For more information contact the UNFCCC Secretariat, tel: +49 228 815 1000; fax: +49 228 815 1999; email: secretariat@unfccc.int; internet: http://unfccc.int/meetings/unfccc_calendar/items/2655.php?year=2008
1-12 December, Poznan, Poland. ECONCERN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY EVENT. This 12-day event will take place at the same time as the Poznan Climate Change Conference, and will include presentations and panel discussions, exhibits of sustainable projects and networking events. For more information contact Sylvia Meeks, tel: +31 (0)30 662 3961; email: cop14@econcern.com; internet: http://www.cop14poznan.com/
ICTSD Event - 2 December, Poznan, Poland. CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE ENERGY SUPPLY AND BUILDINGS SECTOR: TRADE REALITIES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGIES This event will present the outcomes of a trade analysis conducted for key climate-friendly technologies and goods mapped out in two sectors: Energy Supply and Residential and Commercial Buildings, derived from the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, and their implications for discussions on transfer of technology within the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and trade liberalisation at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). For more information contact Cécile de Gardelle, email: cdegardelle@icstd.ch
2-3 December, San Francisco, US. CORPORATE WATER FOOTPRINTING-CONSERVING WATER ACROSS THE SUPPLY CHAIN. The topics to be addressed during the conference include: “Water Footprinting” - what does it involve - what are the corporate benchmarks?; measuring water use across the supply chain; working with stakeholders on water solutions; the outlook for future water supply shortages and their impact on business; monitoring water consumption per product or service; techniques on engaging employees and managers on water conservation; updates on water efficiency, recycling and reuse; and expert analysis on water risks for corporations. For more information contact Yahya Al Barishi, tel: 1 9714 813 5214 or +1 971 50 77 55 427; fax: 1 44 207 900 1853; email: Yahya.b@greenpowerconferences.com; internet: http://www.greenpowerconferences.com/corporateclimateresponse/corp_water.html
2-3 December, London, UK. GEOTHERMAL INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT - UNTAPPING THE POTENTIAL FOR GEOTHERMAL ENERGY. Until recently the potential for geothermal energy has remained largely untapped. However with the growing need for clean energy solutions, experts are turning to geothermal power as a viable energy resource to satisfy growing global energy consumption. The inaugural Geothermal Innovations and Investment will bring together leading geothermal innovators and investors to explore ways to further accelerate market growth. For further information contact the Green Power Team, tel: +44 (0)207 099 0600; fax: +44 (0)207 900 1853; email: info@greenpowerconferences.com; internet: http://www.greenpowerconferences.com/renewablesmarkets/geothermal.html
2-4 December, Bangkok, Thailand. INFORMAL WORKSHOP ON STAKEHOLDERS’ INFORMATION NEEDS ON CHEMICALS IN ARTICLES/PRODUCTS. The topic of this meeting is the reduced use of hazardous chemicals and improved risk reduction. Discussions will focus on information exchange for the purpose of enabling actors to avoid hazardous chemicals and managing risks to users and the environment. The overall aim of this initiative is to facilitate informed decision making in relation to this issue. Note: The situation in Bangkok is currently not stable and the main airport is presently closed. Please consult the web site for definitive confirmation of the meetings. For more information contact the SAICM Regional Focal Point, tel: 41 22 917 8532; fax: 41 22 797 3460; email: saicm@chemicals.unep.ch; internet: http://www.chem.unep.ch/unepsaicm/cheminprod_dec08/default.htm
3-7 December, Mt Taranaki, New Zealand. SNOWCHANGE 2008. In recognition of the International Polar Year 2007-2008 Snowchange are working with Maori (Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa) to organise a four day event “Snowchange 2008″, devoted to indigenous and local peoples discussions around the crucial themes of climate and ecological changes from their own perspectives. The meeting has confirmed delegations from Inuit of Canada, Gwitchin of Canada, Snowchange Finns, Aboriginals from Australia, several Chukchi,Yukagir, Even and Evenki participants from Sakha-Yakutia as well as large Maori participation. Different international scientific institutions and conservation agencies will as well participate in the work of Snowchange 2008. For further information contact Sandra Julian, tel: 64 6 759 6920; email: sandra@auaha.co.nz; internet: http://www.snowchange.org/
8-10 December 2008. Washington DC, United States. BIODIVERSITY IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. This meeting is a part of the 9th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment and seeks to address the challenge the changing world poses to biodiversity (and to humanity). The conference will provide an opportunity to look at what is happening to biodiversity in the context of radical climate disruption, human population rise, land use changes, globalisation and other economic forces. The conference will also collectively develop a 21st century biodiversity science and conservation strategy. For more information contact the National Council for Science and the Environment, tel: 202 530 5810; email: conference@ncseonline.org; internet: http://ncseonline.org/Conference/Biodiversity/
Other upcoming meetings:
ICTSD Event - 5 December, Poznan, Poland. A POST-2012 TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCE FRAMEWORK: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES This event will provide a synthesis of the technology and finance related inputs with a view to exploring the possibilities for agreement. The event will focus on answering the question of whether and how a technology framework (including its financing) can contribute to an international agreement on climate change. For more information contact Cécile de Gardelle, email: cdegardelle@icstd.ch
5-6 March 2009, London, UK. AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT FUTURE. Given the balance between the soaring demand for transport, the environment and society needs, the demand for sustainable transport is becoming increasingly pressing. This conference will seek to address the steps which need to be taken by policymakers, the transport industry and the investment community to resolve this conundrum. For more information contact Chatam 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/134/
5-7 February 2009, New Delhi, India. DELHI SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT. This annual event will be organized around the theme “Towards Copenhagen: an equitable and ethical approach.” The DSDS is organized by TERI and seeks to provide long-term solutions for sustainable development. The 2009 Summit will aim to reinforce the climate change agenda of the previous year and will feature: an international climate change exhibition; screening of films on climate change; an Africa day; a young global leaders meeting; Sustainable Development Leadership Award; live performance: Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain; and the CEO Forum 2009. For more information contact Satish Kumar, Programme Assistant, tel: +91 011 24682100 (Ext.2524); email: satish@teri.res.in; internet: http://dsds.teriin.org/2009/
10-12 March 2009, Copenhagen, Denmark. INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS ON CLIMATE CHANGE: GLOBAL RISKS, CHALLENGES AND DECISIONS. This Congress will include a session on “Adapting Coastal Zone and Marine Recourses to Climate Change.” The Congress is organized by the University of Copenhagen in cooperation with the partners in the International Alliance of Research Universities. It is part of the run-up to the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2009, and as such its main aim is to provide a synthesis of existing and emerging scientific knowledge necessary in order to make decisions concerning the application of mitigation and adaptation strategies in response to climate change. For more information contact Torben Mandrup Timmermann, tel: +4535324106; email: tmti@adm.ku.dk; internet: http://climatecongress.ku.dk/
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