Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN) Launched
Saturday, November 08, 2008 | 17:01
For the first time in India, Corporates can know how specifically they can help disaster struck people with the CDRN.
November 7, 2008: The Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN) was launched by J K Sinha, Member, NDMA. The CDRN is an initiative by Aidmatrix and Civil Society Organisations partners (CSO) who launched this at a conference on Combating Climate Change for Disaster Reduction and Sustainable Business with Climate Friendly Private Sector Initiatives, in New Delhi. Also present for the launch were Vinod Menon, Member National Disaster Management Association, Governor Scott McCallum, CEO Aidmatrix and Soumitra Ghosh, President CSO Partners.
CDRN, a logistics, administrative and financial coordination tool as part of the National Disaster Management Authority, Corporate Task Force, is an initiative by Aidmatrix and CSO Partners that helps Corporates know how they can help disaster struck people by providing real time information on products and services needed during emergencies.
The past learnings from the Tusnami and the recent floods of Bihar, highlight the valuable need for an information system for companies to leverage highlighted Vinod Menon, Member, NDMA.
Addressing the delegates after the launch, J. K. Sinha said, "In the recent past there has been an increase in the frequency at which disaster has struck people all across the world. And in the absence of a system that can help in forecasting or prevent man and material loss, CDRN would help in building an effective channel through which resources could be directed during times of need, with the help of Public Private Partnership (PPP)."
It is common knowledge today that an increasing number of business enterprises are laying more and more emphasis on their role as a corporate citizen. And this concept gains even more significance during times of disaster, providing business houses with an opportunity to highlight supplies for local governments and also to give back to the society through their business.
"CDRN acts as a platform where companies are shown the specific needs and they can actually choose the manner in which they can help. Relief agencies that are working in the disaster struck areas , update the system with real time demands that arise during times of crisis. Corporates who are willing to donate during these times can thus know how they can help by donating what is actually needed. This system was put to use during Hurricane Ike and Hurricane Gustavo that had hit the US shores recently and in India it can help in providing much needed help on time", said Governor Scott James McCallum, CEO Aidmatrix.
Virinder Sharma from DFID emphasised on the climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction points where there is a need to address incentives, institutions and instruments. He further highlighted the challenges that constrain the convergence agenda to work towards regional models and resilient communities.
CDRN can be accessed by clicking here http://cdrn.aidmatrix.org
About NDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is working to build a safer and disaster resilient India by developing a holistic, pro-active, multi-disaster and technology-driven strategy for disaster management through collective efforts of all Government Agencies and Non-Governmental Organisations.
About Aidmatrix
Aidmatrix is a nonprofit organisation which builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world''s most challenging humanitarian needs. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.8 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services have impacted the lives of more than 65 million people.
About CSO Partners
CSO Partners is a non-profit that is committed to mobilizing resources and providing appropriate support services for Civil Society Organizations. Through an extended base of consortium partners specialized in relevant services, CSO Partners develop appropriate program opportunities for various contributors who include government‚ corporate bodies and individuals to engage with civil society organization in a process of social change that benefits all stakeholders. It has established a support partners network in varied areas ranging from donor services‚ volunteering, social investment services‚ financial management‚ governance‚ documentation‚ advocacy and communications.
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- Aidmatrix, CSO Partners
Saturday, November 08, 2008 | 17:01
For the first time in India, Corporates can know how specifically they can help disaster struck people with the CDRN.
November 7, 2008: The Corporate Disaster Resource Network (CDRN) was launched by J K Sinha, Member, NDMA. The CDRN is an initiative by Aidmatrix and Civil Society Organisations partners (CSO) who launched this at a conference on Combating Climate Change for Disaster Reduction and Sustainable Business with Climate Friendly Private Sector Initiatives, in New Delhi. Also present for the launch were Vinod Menon, Member National Disaster Management Association, Governor Scott McCallum, CEO Aidmatrix and Soumitra Ghosh, President CSO Partners.
CDRN, a logistics, administrative and financial coordination tool as part of the National Disaster Management Authority, Corporate Task Force, is an initiative by Aidmatrix and CSO Partners that helps Corporates know how they can help disaster struck people by providing real time information on products and services needed during emergencies.
The past learnings from the Tusnami and the recent floods of Bihar, highlight the valuable need for an information system for companies to leverage highlighted Vinod Menon, Member, NDMA.
Addressing the delegates after the launch, J. K. Sinha said, "In the recent past there has been an increase in the frequency at which disaster has struck people all across the world. And in the absence of a system that can help in forecasting or prevent man and material loss, CDRN would help in building an effective channel through which resources could be directed during times of need, with the help of Public Private Partnership (PPP)."
It is common knowledge today that an increasing number of business enterprises are laying more and more emphasis on their role as a corporate citizen. And this concept gains even more significance during times of disaster, providing business houses with an opportunity to highlight supplies for local governments and also to give back to the society through their business.
"CDRN acts as a platform where companies are shown the specific needs and they can actually choose the manner in which they can help. Relief agencies that are working in the disaster struck areas , update the system with real time demands that arise during times of crisis. Corporates who are willing to donate during these times can thus know how they can help by donating what is actually needed. This system was put to use during Hurricane Ike and Hurricane Gustavo that had hit the US shores recently and in India it can help in providing much needed help on time", said Governor Scott James McCallum, CEO Aidmatrix.
Virinder Sharma from DFID emphasised on the climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction points where there is a need to address incentives, institutions and instruments. He further highlighted the challenges that constrain the convergence agenda to work towards regional models and resilient communities.
CDRN can be accessed by clicking here http://cdrn.aidmatrix.org
About NDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), GOI is working to build a safer and disaster resilient India by developing a holistic, pro-active, multi-disaster and technology-driven strategy for disaster management through collective efforts of all Government Agencies and Non-Governmental Organisations.
About Aidmatrix
Aidmatrix is a nonprofit organisation which builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world''s most challenging humanitarian needs. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.8 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services have impacted the lives of more than 65 million people.
About CSO Partners
CSO Partners is a non-profit that is committed to mobilizing resources and providing appropriate support services for Civil Society Organizations. Through an extended base of consortium partners specialized in relevant services, CSO Partners develop appropriate program opportunities for various contributors who include government‚ corporate bodies and individuals to engage with civil society organization in a process of social change that benefits all stakeholders. It has established a support partners network in varied areas ranging from donor services‚ volunteering, social investment services‚ financial management‚ governance‚ documentation‚ advocacy and communications.
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- Aidmatrix, CSO Partners
NATO Signs Agreement to Use Aidmatrix Network® for Disaster Relief
Friday, September 19, 2008 | 20:40
NATO Signs Agreement to Use Aidmatrix Network®
for Disaster Relief
Brussels, September 16, 2008 -- Today NATO EADRCC and the Aidmatrix Foundation announced their agreement to set up a partnership to help NATO EADRCC meet the challenge of managing donations in civil disaster scenarios. The agreement is with EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre), NATO''s principal civil crisis response mechanism, which coordinates assistance in the Euro-Atlantic area from NATO Allies and Partners to countries that have been struck by a major disaster.
"Right now, we are handling all logistics with whiteboard, spreadsheets and brains", said Guenter Bretschneider, Head of EADRCC. "After witnessing the success of Aidmatrix software solutions during recent emergencies in the US for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), we are convinced that this is the right step for our organization to better handle donations in times of crisis. Aidmatrix Network® will make us faster, more transparent, more efficient."
Shari Temple, Managing Director, Aidmatrix Europe: "Aidmatrix Network® provides a single location to capture and report the full picture of need, donations, and delivery in real time. Whether it is product or volunteers, Aidmatrix Network instantly makes requirements from the field available to potential donors and vice versa. This also prevents unnecessary donations from getting in the way of critical life-saving efforts."
NATO EADRCC plans to launch the Aidmatrix Network® in late September. It will be available to 63 countries. These are the 50 Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) member countries - NATO Allies and Partners, the "Mediterranean Dialogue Countries", the "Istanbul Cooperation Initiative Countries" as well as Afghanistan and Kosovo.
About The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc.
The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. builds and operates powerful technology solutions that support diverse stakeholders in their efforts to work together to solve the world''s most challenging humanitarian crises. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.5 billion in aid annually, worldwide.
www.aidmatrix.org
About Euro Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC)
The EADRCC was established in 1998 as a partnership tool of NATO Civil Emergency Planning and is NATO´s principal civil crisis response mechanism. The Centre stands ready, year round, on a 24- hour basis, to respond to civil emergency situations in the Euro-Atlantic area and to function as a clearing-house for coordinating requests and offers of assistance. The coordination activities involve close cooperation with NATO Military Authorities and consultations with the United Nations´ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA).
www.nato.int/eadrcc
- Aidmatrix
Friday, September 19, 2008 | 20:40
NATO Signs Agreement to Use Aidmatrix Network®
for Disaster Relief
Brussels, September 16, 2008 -- Today NATO EADRCC and the Aidmatrix Foundation announced their agreement to set up a partnership to help NATO EADRCC meet the challenge of managing donations in civil disaster scenarios. The agreement is with EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre), NATO''s principal civil crisis response mechanism, which coordinates assistance in the Euro-Atlantic area from NATO Allies and Partners to countries that have been struck by a major disaster.
"Right now, we are handling all logistics with whiteboard, spreadsheets and brains", said Guenter Bretschneider, Head of EADRCC. "After witnessing the success of Aidmatrix software solutions during recent emergencies in the US for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), we are convinced that this is the right step for our organization to better handle donations in times of crisis. Aidmatrix Network® will make us faster, more transparent, more efficient."
Shari Temple, Managing Director, Aidmatrix Europe: "Aidmatrix Network® provides a single location to capture and report the full picture of need, donations, and delivery in real time. Whether it is product or volunteers, Aidmatrix Network instantly makes requirements from the field available to potential donors and vice versa. This also prevents unnecessary donations from getting in the way of critical life-saving efforts."
NATO EADRCC plans to launch the Aidmatrix Network® in late September. It will be available to 63 countries. These are the 50 Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) member countries - NATO Allies and Partners, the "Mediterranean Dialogue Countries", the "Istanbul Cooperation Initiative Countries" as well as Afghanistan and Kosovo.
About The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc.
The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. builds and operates powerful technology solutions that support diverse stakeholders in their efforts to work together to solve the world''s most challenging humanitarian crises. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.5 billion in aid annually, worldwide.
www.aidmatrix.org
About Euro Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC)
The EADRCC was established in 1998 as a partnership tool of NATO Civil Emergency Planning and is NATO´s principal civil crisis response mechanism. The Centre stands ready, year round, on a 24- hour basis, to respond to civil emergency situations in the Euro-Atlantic area and to function as a clearing-house for coordinating requests and offers of assistance. The coordination activities involve close cooperation with NATO Military Authorities and consultations with the United Nations´ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA).
www.nato.int/eadrcc
- Aidmatrix
Risk Reduction key to minimising human suffering and economic losses
Saturday, May 10, 2008 | 10:00
Human suffering and economic losses from vulnerability to natural hazards are high. Munich Re estimated that the year 2005 was the most expensive year on record with an overall loss of US$210 billion with total disaster-related claims at over US$ 94 billion. With these costs rising year-on-year, 168 governments have adopted the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters. The HFA strives to build international, regional, national and local activities to galvanize efforts to achieve a reduction of disaster losses in fulfillment of the objectives set for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR). One important part of the Framework is helping governments and businesses to identify opportunities for collaborative actions that can reduce losses from natural hazards.
Overall, the private sector in South Asia sees itself positioned to provide value for minimizing vulnerability and safeguarding communities in their auspices. The collective involvement of the partners of this conference brought a symbiosis of knowledge on the value of the private sector to the emergency needs of government operations.
Following the Ist International Conference on Public Private Partnership for Disaster Management 2007, the IInd International Disaster Management Conference, 2008 was organized the auspices of the National Disaster Management Authority India, (NDMA) by Responsenet An Aidmatrix Initiative. Aptly titled "Operationalising Public Private Partnership for Disaster Management: Towards Resilient & Sustainability Goals", the Conference was held on 16th & 17th April at New Delhi.
In terms of contingency plans - the most widely discussed topic - many still apply to specific disasters which may be perennial or sudden disruptions due to man-made disasters. Examples of pandemics across borders traveling worldwide disrupt many functions of business and governments had not been taken into consideration as did other less frequent hazards.
Effective incident and crisis management mechanism using the model of Incident Command System for a structure in business for command, control, coordination and communications was discussed and debated at length. New challenges such as mapping country telecommunication infrastructure for effective communication contingencies, resilience of the financial sector for minimal disruptions, data communication route maps for contingency planning, and the cascading effects of data outages were also highlighted.
The Conference was supported by a number of international agencies, multi-national organizations and corporate bodies like USAID- IRG, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC&RCS), United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR), Sphere India, Tata Teleservices, International Association for Emergency Managers (IAEM), Swiss Re, GeoHazards International, Services International, Grant Thornton, Micro Insurance Academy, Motorola, Steria (India) Limited, British Standard Issues (BSI), IFFCO-TOKIO, AMS Acoustics, DURAN Audio and DIGITEXX. Further, the Conference saw the participation of representatives of various State Governments and Departments like Fire Services, the Health Directorate, Police, Non-Governmental Organizations, academicians, societal actors and stakeholders from all parts of the world.
Disaster management is no longer restricted to the domain of "State Responsibilities". Further, moving beyond disaster management the focus is on "Risk Reduction", ensuring that minimum risk, loss or damage is ensued whilst dealing with disasters. Hence, all efforts to deal with issues of disaster, whether natural or man-made and the management of disaster needs to be a concerted effort between the Government (public) and the private sector. Disasters cannot be inverted however the move towards increasing disaster preparedness mechanisms will help mitigate the associated risks. Taking this view, Ms. Angela Nar''s welcome address initiated the need to "evolve public-private partnerships in dealing with disaster management".
- Responsenet, An Aidmatrix Initiative
Saturday, May 10, 2008 | 10:00
Human suffering and economic losses from vulnerability to natural hazards are high. Munich Re estimated that the year 2005 was the most expensive year on record with an overall loss of US$210 billion with total disaster-related claims at over US$ 94 billion. With these costs rising year-on-year, 168 governments have adopted the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters. The HFA strives to build international, regional, national and local activities to galvanize efforts to achieve a reduction of disaster losses in fulfillment of the objectives set for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR). One important part of the Framework is helping governments and businesses to identify opportunities for collaborative actions that can reduce losses from natural hazards.
Overall, the private sector in South Asia sees itself positioned to provide value for minimizing vulnerability and safeguarding communities in their auspices. The collective involvement of the partners of this conference brought a symbiosis of knowledge on the value of the private sector to the emergency needs of government operations.
Following the Ist International Conference on Public Private Partnership for Disaster Management 2007, the IInd International Disaster Management Conference, 2008 was organized the auspices of the National Disaster Management Authority India, (NDMA) by Responsenet An Aidmatrix Initiative. Aptly titled "Operationalising Public Private Partnership for Disaster Management: Towards Resilient & Sustainability Goals", the Conference was held on 16th & 17th April at New Delhi.
In terms of contingency plans - the most widely discussed topic - many still apply to specific disasters which may be perennial or sudden disruptions due to man-made disasters. Examples of pandemics across borders traveling worldwide disrupt many functions of business and governments had not been taken into consideration as did other less frequent hazards.
Effective incident and crisis management mechanism using the model of Incident Command System for a structure in business for command, control, coordination and communications was discussed and debated at length. New challenges such as mapping country telecommunication infrastructure for effective communication contingencies, resilience of the financial sector for minimal disruptions, data communication route maps for contingency planning, and the cascading effects of data outages were also highlighted.
The Conference was supported by a number of international agencies, multi-national organizations and corporate bodies like USAID- IRG, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC&RCS), United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR), Sphere India, Tata Teleservices, International Association for Emergency Managers (IAEM), Swiss Re, GeoHazards International, Services International, Grant Thornton, Micro Insurance Academy, Motorola, Steria (India) Limited, British Standard Issues (BSI), IFFCO-TOKIO, AMS Acoustics, DURAN Audio and DIGITEXX. Further, the Conference saw the participation of representatives of various State Governments and Departments like Fire Services, the Health Directorate, Police, Non-Governmental Organizations, academicians, societal actors and stakeholders from all parts of the world.
Disaster management is no longer restricted to the domain of "State Responsibilities". Further, moving beyond disaster management the focus is on "Risk Reduction", ensuring that minimum risk, loss or damage is ensued whilst dealing with disasters. Hence, all efforts to deal with issues of disaster, whether natural or man-made and the management of disaster needs to be a concerted effort between the Government (public) and the private sector. Disasters cannot be inverted however the move towards increasing disaster preparedness mechanisms will help mitigate the associated risks. Taking this view, Ms. Angela Nar''s welcome address initiated the need to "evolve public-private partnerships in dealing with disaster management".
- Responsenet, An Aidmatrix Initiative
Public Private Partnerships for Disaster Management, New Delhi, India
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 | 18:54
With potentials for disasters being high, there exists an immense need for continuity planning with the integration of resilient stakeholders especially those of industry and the government to work together for sustainability goals. This unique conference seeks to bring together the contingency planners and implementers to leverage their collective skills and experience.
With this collective force, the preparedness for disasters will be maximised and will minimise the impact of disasters most importantly to save lives.
The Conference on Operationalising Public Private Partnerships for Disaster Management is being organised by Responsenet, An Aidmatrix Initiative, held under the Auspices of National Disaster Management Authority of India (NDMA). This will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India on April 16 and April 17 2008 for which the four themes being highlighted:
• Corporate Preparedness for Disaster Management
• Business Continuity for Disaster Management
• Risk Transfer through Techno Financial Strategy
• Operationalising Public Private Partnership for Disaster Management
The conference will cover issues, experiences, practices and future for corporate preparedness, business continuity, risk management, techno financial strategies, opportunities, threats and much more. This will be across sectors of Public, IT enabled, Telecommunications, Aviation, Manufacturing, Financial, Services and developmental among others.
This conference provides an opportunity to integrate and meet potential partners and clients while learning from experiences across industry sectors. This provides a high level networking opportunity in a comfortable environment and opportunity for informal interactions.
- Responsenet, An Aidmatrix Initiative
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 | 18:54
With potentials for disasters being high, there exists an immense need for continuity planning with the integration of resilient stakeholders especially those of industry and the government to work together for sustainability goals. This unique conference seeks to bring together the contingency planners and implementers to leverage their collective skills and experience.
With this collective force, the preparedness for disasters will be maximised and will minimise the impact of disasters most importantly to save lives.
The Conference on Operationalising Public Private Partnerships for Disaster Management is being organised by Responsenet, An Aidmatrix Initiative, held under the Auspices of National Disaster Management Authority of India (NDMA). This will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India on April 16 and April 17 2008 for which the four themes being highlighted:
• Corporate Preparedness for Disaster Management
• Business Continuity for Disaster Management
• Risk Transfer through Techno Financial Strategy
• Operationalising Public Private Partnership for Disaster Management
The conference will cover issues, experiences, practices and future for corporate preparedness, business continuity, risk management, techno financial strategies, opportunities, threats and much more. This will be across sectors of Public, IT enabled, Telecommunications, Aviation, Manufacturing, Financial, Services and developmental among others.
This conference provides an opportunity to integrate and meet potential partners and clients while learning from experiences across industry sectors. This provides a high level networking opportunity in a comfortable environment and opportunity for informal interactions.
- Responsenet, An Aidmatrix Initiative
Happy New Year and thank you for all your support in 2007
Sunday, January 20, 2008 | 14:27
Message from Governor Scott McCallum:
Happy New Year and thank you for all your support in 2007. Aidmatrix has enjoyed significant growth since its beginnings in 2000. Our operating budget spends less than 3 percent on administrative costs, ensuring grant dollars go straight to programming and the projects they embrace. Our staff doubled in the past year in an effort to effectively administer our new programs as well as keep pace with our organization’s growing administrative responsibilities. Last year, Aidmatrix launched several new programs including a national donations management system for disaster relief in partnership with FEMA, Accenture and other major donors. This program helped serve victims during a number of natural disasters, from wildfires and storms in the US to hurricanes and flooding in other countries. In total, Aidmatrix mobilizes more than $1.5 billion in aid annually, working with more than 35,000 nonprofits, companies and government agencies worldwide. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated, click here to donate.
- Aidmatrix
Sunday, January 20, 2008 | 14:27
Message from Governor Scott McCallum:
Happy New Year and thank you for all your support in 2007. Aidmatrix has enjoyed significant growth since its beginnings in 2000. Our operating budget spends less than 3 percent on administrative costs, ensuring grant dollars go straight to programming and the projects they embrace. Our staff doubled in the past year in an effort to effectively administer our new programs as well as keep pace with our organization’s growing administrative responsibilities. Last year, Aidmatrix launched several new programs including a national donations management system for disaster relief in partnership with FEMA, Accenture and other major donors. This program helped serve victims during a number of natural disasters, from wildfires and storms in the US to hurricanes and flooding in other countries. In total, Aidmatrix mobilizes more than $1.5 billion in aid annually, working with more than 35,000 nonprofits, companies and government agencies worldwide. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated, click here to donate.
- Aidmatrix
CII-Shiksha and Responsenet Sign MOU for Manipur & North East India
Saturday, December 29, 2007 | 10:20
In a major development, CII-Shiksha and Responsenet signed an MoU on 22nd November 2007 to launch and implement the Shiksha Programme in North-East. Responsenet would be the Implementation Partner for CII-Shiksha Programme in North-East to be launched from Manipur. The good volunteer base that responsenet has would help Shiksha reach out to schools in North-East. In the first phase, the Programme would be launched in Imphal, Manipur with a select group of schools.
- CIIShiksha and Responsenet
Saturday, December 29, 2007 | 10:20
In a major development, CII-Shiksha and Responsenet signed an MoU on 22nd November 2007 to launch and implement the Shiksha Programme in North-East. Responsenet would be the Implementation Partner for CII-Shiksha Programme in North-East to be launched from Manipur. The good volunteer base that responsenet has would help Shiksha reach out to schools in North-East. In the first phase, the Programme would be launched in Imphal, Manipur with a select group of schools.
- CIIShiksha and Responsenet
United Nations Climate Change Conference - Bali
Thursday, December 13, 2007 | 11:12
United Nations Climate Change Conference - Bali, 3 - 14 December 2007
The Conference, hosted by the Government of Indonesia, is taking place at the Bali International Convention Centre and brings together representatives of over 180 countries together with observers from intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, and the media. The two week period includes the sessions of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, its subsidiary bodies as well as the Meeting of the Parties of the Kyoto Protocol. A ministerial segment in the second week will conclude the Conference.
Enter Climate Conference website: http://unfccc.int/meetings
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Cha
Thursday, December 13, 2007 | 11:12
United Nations Climate Change Conference - Bali, 3 - 14 December 2007
The Conference, hosted by the Government of Indonesia, is taking place at the Bali International Convention Centre and brings together representatives of over 180 countries together with observers from intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, and the media. The two week period includes the sessions of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, its subsidiary bodies as well as the Meeting of the Parties of the Kyoto Protocol. A ministerial segment in the second week will conclude the Conference.
Enter Climate Conference website: http://unfccc.int/meetings
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Cha
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