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	International Climate Change and Vulnerability Conference, Program Book.

Description:	The conference is unique in offering island and coastal representatives a leadership role in the discussion of geographic and cultural realities, coastal and water management issues, disaster preparedness and response, emerging strategies and technologies, and institutional coopperation. In addition, interactive sessions provide opportunities to learn from those addressing climate issues in other geographic areas. The goals of the conference are to: Increase understandings of the risks of climate change and options for adaptation Design university curricula that build climate leadership and foster local adaptation Develop partnerships among education, research and training institutions

Date:	February 2007

Author:	University for Peace

Keywords:	climate change, vulnerability, conference, geographic, cultural, water management, coastal management, disaster prepardness, emerging strategies, technologies, institutional coopperation, adaptation, climate leadership, education, research, training.

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