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For a more comprehensive list of events in trade and sustainable development, please refer to ICTSD’s web calendar at: http://www.ictsd.org/cal/index.htm. If you would like to submit an event, please email events@ictsd.ch.
Coming up: 22-28 January
26-27 January, Bonn, Germany. FOUNDING CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCY (IRENA). A successful preparation process has paved the way to the establishment of the International Renewable Energy Agency, or IRENA. All United Nations member states are invited to sign the Treaty (Statute) at the Conference establishing IRENA, on 26 January next year in Germany. From that day forth, the Statute will be ready for signature by any states interested in becoming a member of the Agency. For more information contact: info@irena.org; and refer to http://www.irena.org/index.htm.
26-29 January, Albany, New York, United States. INTERNATIONAL NGOs’ WORKSHOP ON DEVELOPMENT FINANCING. The goal of this workshop is to provide technical and financial assistance for development projects and programmes working to reduce global poverty and to raise standards of living by mobilising resources both inside and outside the countries. This event will bring together over 300 representatives of NGOs and CBOs from around the world, and is hosted by the non-profit Randolph Foundation. For more information contact: The Randolph Foundation; tel: +1-309-2944111; e-mail info@randolphfoundation.org; and refer to the website at http://www.randolphfoundation.org.
28 January – 1 February, Davos, Switzerland. WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ANNUAL MEETING 2009. The theme of this annual meeting is “Shaping the Post-Crisis World”, and will host participants from industry, government and civil society. The objective of this year’s meeting it to create a systematic approach to improve the state of the world and tackle the most critical challenges of 2009. Unique in its wide ranging scope, over 2,500 participants from 96 countries will gather in Davos, including over 40 heads of state or government. Participation is by invitation only. For more information, please refer to http://www.weforum.org/en/events/AnnualMeeting2009/index.htm.
28-30 January, Bangkok, Thailand. CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP ON IMPROVING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY, WATER USE EFFICIENCY AND STRENGTHENING RURAL LIVELIHOODS. This workshop seeks to share experiences and best practices in combating rural poverty. Organised by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA/DSD) in collaboration with the UN-Water Decade Programme on Capacity Development (UNWDPC) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), this seminar will host academics, practitioners, policy makers and government officials. Specific objectives include the implementation of policies relating to sustainable agriculture, rural development and irrigation water management with a specific emphasis on the reduction of rural poverty. For more information contact: Mr. M. Aslam Chaudhry; e-mail chaudhry@un.org; and refer to the website: http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/calendar/work_bkk09.htm.
WTO Events
An updated list of forthcoming WTO meetings is posted http://www.wto.org/meets_public/meets_e.pdf. Please bear in mind that dates and times of WTO meetings are often changed, and that the WTO does not always announce the important informal meetings of the different bodies. Unless otherwise indicated, all WTO meetings are held at the WTO, Centre William Rappard, rue de Lausanne 154, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland, and are open to WTO Members and accredited observers only.
3-4 February: GENERAL COUNCIL
Other Upcoming Events
5-6 February, Brussels, Belgium. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE IFRI ENERGY PROGRAMME: EUROPEAN GOVERNANCE AND THE GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY. This program will feature a diverse array of actors from government and leading corporations to discuss issues related to this year’s theme of “Investing in Europe’s Energy Future.” Beginning with a broad analysis of current trends in global energy, this two-day event will discuss all matters relating to the development, planning, and financing of energy investments in a changing international arena. Discussion topics will range from investing in electricity and fossil fuels to low carbon energy and transportation, and will be presented by leading experts within the field. For Further Information, please contact Martine Breux; tel: +33-014-0616038; e-mail breux@ifri.org; and refer to the website: www.ifri.org.
5-7 February, New Delhi, India. DELHI SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT 2009. The theme of this summit is ‘Toward Copenhagen: an equitable and ethical approach’, indicating this event’s focus on developing a global consensus on climate change. Gathering leaders in industry, government and research, the summit will attempt to stimulate debate and constructive discussion, formulating meaningful policy options within the area of sustainable development generally. For further information, please contact: Mangala Dubey Tewari; tel: +91-011-24682100 (Ext. 2545); e-mail: mdtewari@teri.res.in; and refer to the website: http://dsds.teriin.org/2009/index.htm.
24 February, Geneva, Switzerland. JOINT CONFERENCE ON THE IMPACT OF GLOBALISATION ON TRANSPORT, LOGISTICS AND TRADE: THE UNECE WORK. This conference, taking place during the annual sessions of the Committee on Inland Transport and the Committee on Trade, will examine ways in which stakeholders within the trade and transport communities may work together, particularly on issues of supply chain competitiveness and measuring border crossing performance. Hosted at the Palais des Nations, the conference will highlight the resources available to governments and businesses through the conventions and recommendations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. For more information please contact: Ms. Martine-Sophie Fouvez; e-mail: infotransport@unece.org; and refer to the website: http://www.unece.org/jointconference2009.htm.
10-12 March, Copenhagen, Denmark. CLIMATE CHANGE: GLOBAL RISKS, CHALLENGES AND DECISIONS. This international scientific conference, hosted by the University of Copenhagen, will bring together a diverse array of international scholars and governmental leaders in cooperation with nine other universities. As part of the run up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-15), this event will expound upon current and emerging thinking in science, technology and policy with the goal of developing strategies for long term sustainability. For more information and registration, please refer to http://climatecongress.ku.dk.
4-15 May, New York, US. SEVENTEENTH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. This policy session will focus on agriculture, rural development, land, drought, desertification and Africa. For more information, please refer to http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/csd.
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