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Seminar on energy and climate change
French NGO GERES is organising a seminar on energy and climate change from April 21-24, 2009 in Leh, India. The objective is to integrate these themes within development strategies. The last date for sending in papers is Februray 2, 2009.
Mountain areas are particularly affected by climate change as relatively small changes in temperatures have severe impacts on water supply, agriculture-based livelihoods and infrastructures.
Thus, access to sustainable energy-providing services is a critical factor in achieving major development goals in these regions.
To discuss the challenge of development in energy-related projects and climate change adaptation strategies in the cold regions of Asia, GERES (Groupe Energies Renouvelables, Environnement et Solidarités) is organising a seminar on the challenge of development in energy-related projects and climate change adaptation strategies in the cold regions of Asia from April 21- 24 2009 in Leh, India.
The event to be held in partnership with the European Union, GTZ (German Technical Cooperation), ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency), and Fondation Ensemble will develop experience-sharing among key players (donors/investors, private sector, NGOs, local communities; and multi/bilateral organisations).
Objectives
- To share strategies, expertise and field experience on energy and climate change issues
- To formulate a series of concrete recommendations in terms of policy and methodology
- To initiate a community of practice among the key players of the region
Themes
1. Impacts of Energy Projects in Development
- Decentralised Rural Electrification
- Energy and Agricultur
- Energy and Productive Activities
- Energy in Public Building
- Energy and Household
2. Adaptation Strategies of Local Communities to Climate Change
Climate Change and Natural Resources
Climate Change and Livelihood
Resilience to Extreme Weather Events
3. Financing Issues
- Role and experiences of financing institutions in the implementation of energy-related development projects
- Role of carbon market in catalyzing revenues for clean energy investments
- Role of civil society in capitalising the carbon market
Research papers/articles/case studies on any of the seminar themes are invited. Abstracts and full papers should be mailed at info.india@geres.eu by February 2, 2009.
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