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UNU-EHS Scientist Gives Presentation at the 64th General Assembly in New York
At the "Climate Change: GA Panel Discussion" that took place 19 October 2009 in New York, Dr Koko Warner from UNU-EHS gave a presentation on "Advancing human security through knowledge-based approaches to reducing vulnerability and environmental risks".
The panel discussion is another step on the way to the UN Climate Change Negotiations in Barcelona, 2-6 November and Copenhagen, 7-18 December 2009.
Dr Warner, Head of the Environmental Migration, Social Vulnerability and Adaptation Section at UNU-EHS, explores in her presentation directions for a future policy dialogue about climate adaptation and human security and gives recommendations for decision-makers.
The special event on Climate Change: Impacts and Threats is the second event of a three-part series of special events on climate change that focus on the state of the climate change negotiations. The panel discussions, which are being organised under the auspices of the UN General Assembly´s Second Committee, feature some of the world´s leading solution-oriented thinkers on climate change. Visit the official website of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Division for Sustainable Development. Please download the presentation. |
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