Workshop: Conflict Prevention and Climate Change
The workshop on conflict prevention and climate change is an initiative by the Madariaga European Foundation and Folke Bernadotte Academy, and will be held on thursday the 24. April in Brussels. The workshop will focus on the analysis of the main security risks caused by climate change and will address the possible responses of the international community. A multi-stakeholder audience is welcomed, fostering a discussion between actors from different sectors and nations, in order to improve cooperation and partnership. In addition, on the 25. April a Dialogue Forum for senior experts will exchange views on security implications and development needs related to climate change in Africa. These events will launch a two-year programme on “Conflict Prevention in Practice”, composed by workshops, dialogue fora and training sessions. Deadline for registration is 22. April 2008. For more information, visit the Madariaga European Foundation website.