 THE NEXT GLOBAL CRISIS
How Climate Change is Affecting
International Development and
Humanitarian Efforts
InterAction and the Climate Change and Development Coalition are hosting a 3-part panel series on climate change. Speaker bios and other details on each session are available at the following links (presentations will be uploaded following each session.) .
For more information, email Kimberly Darter.
Session I
Droughts, Disasters, and Disease: The problem of climate change and how it impacts relief and development work
September 6, 2007
This session addresses the basics of climate change and beyond, taking a more in-depth look at what the current and potential future impacts on humanitarian and development work are, as well as what steps organizations are taking to respond.
Session II
Turning the Tide: Why U.S. advocacy efforts on climate change are critical for relief and development
September 20, 2007
This session provides an overview on climate change policy in the U.S., looking at how it is linked to both the severity of impacts in the developing world and to potential funding for efforts to help developing countries adapt. The session will also look at what role relief and development organizations can play in affecting climate policy to benefit aid and disaster relief efforts.
Session III
Re-joining the Rest of the World: The U.S. and the global politics of climate change and poverty
October 4, 2007
This session addresses the current discussions under the UN climate negotiations, including funding mechanisms for addressing the needs of developing countries and the role of international financial institutions in climate change, energy, and carbon finance.
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