The Climate Game Change - innovations and solutions for climate change adaptation
Bangkok, 22 January 2009
Our climate is changing at an accelerating speed. Human activities have affected the world climate, and the consequen¬ces pose one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced. The impacts of climate change are a massive threat to development - especially for the poor countries, which will be hit first and hardest.
The forum will focus on the opportunities, challenges and role of the private sector in Asia and the Pacific in relation to climate change. Panelists will address key issues such as:
- How can we promote financing for adaptation to climate change in the region?
- What positive impact do investors and donors have on climate change adaptation in the region?
- What are the business related risks and opportunities, and how are they being addressed by major companies in the region?
- How can development partners, private and public investors and companies work together to stimulate sustainable development while facing the threat posed by climate change?
Around 150 high-level representatives of companies, financial institutions, governments, international organizations and civil society are expected to attend the forum*, which will be moderated by Mr. Rico Hizon, Business Anchor, Asia Business Report, BBC World News.
The forum is organized by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
The results will be used as input for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in 2009, as well as for the future work of Sida and ESCAP, respectively.
- Programme
- Welcoming Statement: Executive Secretary of ESCAP
- Keynote Speech: Deputy Executive Director of UNEP
- Brochure
For more information, please see: www.climategamechange.org