What does Copenhagen mean for the World's Poor?
Climate change: How is it affecting the world's poorest? Come and find out at ANU on the 24th February 2010.
The international community is facing the most pressing humanitarian and development challenges in global history which include the fate of an estimated one billion people who exist on less than $1.25 per day. Such challenges require all development actors to embrace a spirit of innovation and renewal and to think again about their approaches to human development.
There is widespread support for overseas development assistance amongst the Australian public with some recent surveys suggesting that approximately 70% of Australians support the provision of additional overseas development assistance. However there is insufficient space for public dialogue between government, civil society and the Australian public on major human development challenges. ActionAid is therefore partnering with the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy at The Australian National University to create the space for the debate that needs to be had. Four seminars will be hosted throughout 2010, which will be open to government, civil society and the general public, each topic concerning a major human development challenge.
On 24 February, guest panellists from ActionAid, The Australian National University, together with Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change will lead the first debate entitled “Climate Change: What does Copenhagen mean for the World’s Poor?”
Speakers and panel members will include:
Dr Lorraine Elliott, Senior Fellow in International Relations, The Australian National University
Ms Louise Hand, Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change
Mr Phan Van Ngoc, Country Director ActionAid Vietnam
Moderated by newmatilda.com's Ben Eltham
Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.
To register your attendance or request more information, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by latest 22 February 2010. Places are limited.
