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A daily compilation of items recently posted to the Climate Change Policy & Practice knowledgebase of international activities on climate change Latest News - 15 May 2012 IOM Workshop Focuses on Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and Migration Nexus May_2012:_The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has published the proceedings of a workshop on "Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and Migration," which was held within the framework of IOM’s annual International Dialogue on Migration. continued... UNFCCC Reports on Capacity Building Activities in EIT Countries 13_May_2012: The UNFCCC Secretariat has released a report titled "Analysis of progress made in, and the effectiveness of, the implementation of the framework for capacity-building in countries with economies in transition in support of the comprehensive third review." continued... Pavilion Showcases UN's Work on "Living Ocean and Coast" at Expo 2012 12_May_2012: The UN Pavilion has opened at the International Exposition 2012 (Expo 2012) in Yeosu, Republic of Korea, under the theme "Oceans and Coasts: Connecting Our Lives, Ensuring Our Future—The Choice is Yours." The Expo is the first international exposition focusing on ocean, coasts and islands in international recognition of their role, and is organized around the overall theme "The Living Ocean and Coast: Diversity of Resources and Sustainable Activities." continued... CDM Executive Board Seeks Options to Increase Attractiveness of Small-scale Projects 11_May_2012: The Executive Board of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) has concluded its 67th meeting with the adoption of various tools, guidelines and methodologies aimed at improving the CDM’s operation and effectiveness. continued... C40 Announces Recognition as Expert Institution by the Knowledge Center on Cities and Climate Change 10_May_2012: The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) has been identified as an Expert Institution by the Knowledge Center on Cities and Climate Change (K4C), which is expected to provide it increased opportunities for coordination and information exchange.  continued... REEEP South East Asia and Pacific Newsletter Highlights Renewable Energy Projects, Workshops and Publications 8_May_2012: The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) has published the May issue of its South East Asia and Pacific Newsletter, with news on REEEP's participation in global clean energy initiatives, project and policy developments, new publications, and upcoming events in the region.  continued... Central America Discusses Mainstreaming Gender into Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management Policy 20_April_2012: Several institutions of the Central American Integration System (SICA) have co-hosted a Central American Workshop on Gender, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, to prepare a regional roadmap for policies tackling the linkages among gender, climate change and disaster risk management.  continued... ESMAP’s Annual Report Highlights Progress on Energy Poverty and Realignment of Focus Areas April_2012: The annual report of the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank indicates that, in 2011, the Program built on lessons learned by realigning focus areas and strengthening operational functions. continued... Climate Change Policy & Practice Calendar: Current & Upcoming Events Resilient Cities 2012: 3rd Global Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation Bonn, Germany 12 May - 15 May World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy Dublin, Ireland 13 May - 18 May UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies May 2012 Bonn, Germany 14 May - 25 May Second International Symposium: Effects of Climate Change on the World's Oceans Yeosu, Korea, Republic of 15 May - 19 May World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2012 worldwide 17 May 38th Summit of the G8 Camp David, Maryland, United States of America 18 May - 19 May 23rd Meeting of the FAO Committee on Agriculture Rome, Italy 21 May - 23 May Sixth Caribbean Environment Forum and Exhibition (CEF 5) and 16th Annual Wider Caribbean Waste Management Conference (ReCaribe) , Saint Kitts and Nevis 21 May - 25 May    Subscribe to our iCalendar and your computer will gain access to all the events listed in our Climate Change Policy & Practice Calendar ( Learn More | Subscribe ) Please send suggestions for articles to Alice Bisiaux, LL.M at alice@iisd.org Funding for Climate Change Policy & Practice has been provided by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation Global Program Climate Change

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