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Ready or Not? A conference on issues and solutions for adapting to climate change

Global warming is already threatening developing countries with increasingly severe weather events, droughts, floods, food shortages, and disease outbreaks—and the poorest communities in the developing world and the US suffer disproportionately from these impacts. Adaptation strategies—such as water management technologies and practices, coastal zone restoration, and the use of drought-resistant seeds—can help vulnerable communities build their resilience to the potentially devastating effects of climate change. Recognizing the pressing need for increased education and collaboration with the environmental, development, foreign policy, and faith communities, this flagship conference is an important opportunity to advance effective adaptation policies for the world’s poorest communities, and to increase collaboration between the diverse groups working on climate change and adaptation. To attend, please register by April 23, 2009.

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When Apr 30, 2009 11:30 AM to
May 01, 2009 02:30 PM Every year
Where True Reformer Building 1200 U Street, NW 20009 Washington, DC
Contact Name Brian Schwartz
Contact Email
Contact Phone 617-482-1211
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Much of the expertise on climate change and poverty lies with advocates in developing countries, where climate change presents development challenges every day. Experts and advocates from developing countries will speak at the conference and to Congressional leaders, along with experts from US-based organizations. The first day of the conference will address different aspects of effective climate change adaptation on the ground, and the second day will discuss adaptation finance and seek to engage decision makers on US climate legislation and policy. To register, please email Brian Schwartz at bschwartz@oxfamamerica.org with your name, organization, and phone number, as well as which day(s) of the conference you plan on attending. Registration is required for all participants. Registration is free, and a light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Spaces are limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sponsoring organizations (additional organizations to be announced): 1Sky Action Aid USA American Public Health Association Bread for the World CARE USA Center for American Progress Center for Clean Air Policy Center of Concern Church World Service Earth Day Network Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative Friends of the Earth Gender Action Global Gender and Climate Alliance Heinrich Böll Foundation InterAction Jubilee USA League of Women Voters National Hispanic Environmental Council The National Religious Partnership for the Environment Natural Resources Defense Council National Wildlife Federation Oil Change International Oxfam America US Climate Action Network William C. Velasquez Institute Women’s Environment and Development Organization
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