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Coming up in the next two weeks (20 February-6 March)
21-25 February 2009, Sienna, Italy. IWM WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND CETACEANS. This workshop will be held within the context of the 5th IPCC report which provides both conclusive evidence of climate change and analyses at temporal and spatial scales of relevance to cetaceans. Experts say that climate change may already being effecting cetaceans. The central focus of this workshop is to review current understanding and seek to improve conservation outcomes for cetaceans under climate change scenarios. For further information, contact IWC Secretariat: tel. +44-1223-233-971; fax +44-1223-232-876; internet: http://www.sdgateway.net/events/default.asp?EventID=6043.
23-27 February 2009, New York, US. INTERNGOVERNMENTAL PREPARATORY MEETING FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. This meeting, in preparation for the May 2009 meeting of CSD-17, will focus on agriculture, rural development, land, drought, desertification and Africa. Sustainable development has remained elusive for many African countries and poverty is still a major challenge. Delegates will get a chance to discus policy options and possible actions to expedite implementation on issues affecting sustainable development. http://www.iisd.ca/csd/ipm17/index.html.
5-6 March 2009, Chatham House, London, UK. AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT FUTURE. This conference will examine the elusive balance between the soaring demand for transport, the environment and the needs of the society. It will look at how priorities in transport and climate change can be implemented in policy and practice by looking at examples throughout the world to identify best practice. The conference also highlights the roles of policymakers, the transport industry and the investment community to resolve these conflicts. For more information and to register please visit http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/alternative_transport_future/.
3-5 March 2009, Manila, Philippines. ADB-DMC SANITATION DIALOGUE. The Asian Development Bank has committed itself to pushing the sanitation agenda forward through its Water Financing Program (WFP) aimed to double investments in the sector between 2006 and 2010. Focusing discussion on sanitation needs, barriers, options, and actions, this conference intends to further the sanitation agenda by raising awareness and facilitating sanitation’s inclusion in cities’ and government’s investment planning. For further information, visit http://www.adb.org/Documents/Events/2009/ADB-DMC-Dialogue/default.asp.
Other Upcoming Events
12-13 March 2009, Brussels, Belgium. CONFERENCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND WATER. Many studies say that climate change is already showing effect on water sources in European basins. A conference organized by the European Water Partnership (EWP), the Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the World Water Council and the Cooperative Programme on Water and Climate will demonstrate and promote good practices in Europe in areas of adaptation to climate change. Many challenges in development and implementation of adaptation strategies still exist; Europe-wide cooperation and exchange of experience ensure that countries benefit from numerous existing activities to help them achieve their objective on Climate Change Adaptation and Water (CCAW). For Further information, contact Sandra Borst at the European Water Partnership: tel: +31 70 3043711 to register, visit www.ewp.eu
16-17 June 2009, Manila, Philippines. HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE: CLIMATE CHANGE IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC A DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE. Put on by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Dr. R.K. Pachauri, Director-General of TERI, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on the Climate Change will lead the dialogue on latest thinking on various aspects of climate change. This event will provide a venue for an exchange of knowledge on policies, technologies, partnerships, and other measures that can help the region tackle these challenges. Nearly 700 participants drawn from the business community, civil society, governments, development agencies, and academia are expected to attend. On-line registration is required and limited seating for further information please refer to http://www.adb.org/Clean-Energy/default.asp
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