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		<title>Asia-Pacific Governments Adopt Agenda for Inclusive and Resilient Growth</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 16:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 69th Commission Session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) met under the theme, “Building resilience to natural disasters and major economic crises,” and concluded with the adoption of 17 resolutions aiming to balance the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development for regional well-being.]]></description>
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		<title>Report Estimates LAC Needs for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A report published jointly by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), estimates that Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will require US$17-27 billion to adapt to the unavoidable physical impacts of climate change projected for the region, and about US$100 billion annually in mitigation investments to meet the global climate stabilization goal. ]]></description>
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		<title>Event: 69th Commission Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/events/69th-commission-session-of-the-economic-and-social-commission-for-asia-and-the-pacific/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 69th Commission Session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will convene under the theme “Building resilience to natural disasters and major economic crises”. The Senior Officials Segment will convene from 25-27 April in preparation for the Ministerial Segment, to be held from 29 April-1 May.]]></description>
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		<title>Event: Forest Products and Technologies for the Future</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Organized by the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Timber and Forestry Section of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and the Federal Forestry Agency of the Russian Federation, the seminar will examine forests in the Russian Federation and the technologies required for the modernization of the country's forestry sector. The seminar will also explore the potential of the Russian Federation's forests with regard to climate change mitigation and the sustainable supply of timber and bio-energy.
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		<title>World Water Day Celebrates Water Cooperation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year's edition of World Water Day, celebrated on 22 March, was organized around the theme of water cooperation, within the framework of the International Year of Water Cooperation. The Day's celebrations were coordinated by UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in collaboration with the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), for UN-Water.]]></description>
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		<title>FAO Releases 20-Point International Agenda on Forests and Water</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/fao-releases-20-point-international-agenda-on-forests-and-water/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) has released a report titled, "Forests and Water: International Momentum and Action," which presents a comprehensive and practical international agenda on forests and water research and policy. The publication is based on a synthesis of outcomes and recommendations from events organized by the FAO and other institutions between 2008 and 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Pacific Leaders Call for Regional Solidarity in Addressing Climate Challenges in Post-2015 Framework</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/pacific-leaders-call-for-regional-solidarity-in-addressing-climate-challenges-in-post-2015-framework/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:43:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Representatives of Pacific island states called for regional solidarity in addressing climate challenges, at a one-day consultation on post-2015 development, held in Dili, Timor-Leste. The consultation took place immediately before the International Development for All Conference in Dili, and was hosted by the Government of Timor-Leste and supported by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), involving delegates, heads of state and ministers from 47 countries.]]></description>
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		<title>ClimDev-Africa Highlights Commitment to Tackling Climate Change</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/climdev-africa-highlights-commitment-to-tackling-climate-change/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Participants at the Fourth Session of the Steering Committee Meeting of the Climate for Development in Africa (ClimDev-Africa) Initiative reiterated their commitment to tackling climate change impacts in Africa, and recognized a need for the three lead partners, the African Union Commission (AUC), the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB), to work as one in implementing its 2013 work plan.]]></description>
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		<title>Global Network of Basins Concludes First Meeting on Climate Adaptation</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/global-network-of-basins-concludes-first-meeting-on-climate-adaptation/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Global Network of Basins meeting, managed by the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO), convened in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss adaptation to climate change.]]></description>
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		<title>Conflict-Affected and Fragile States Call for New Goals in Dili Consensus</title>
		<link>http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/conflict-affected-and-fragile-states-call-for-new-goals-in-dili-consensus/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Climate Change Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Member countries of the g7+ group, Pacific Island countries and Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) adopted a consensus statement at the close of the International Conference on Development for All, calling for new goals to be adopted in the post-2015 development framework.]]></description>
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