Are political conditions right to reach climate agreement? Chatham House‏

The Politics of Climate Change AgreementMonday 6 - Tuesday 7 July 2009
Chatham House, London
A major two-day international conference Are political conditions right to reach climate agreement?Yvo de Boer, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will update delegates at The Politics of Climate Change Agreement on progress at the UN negotiations. He will join other high level speakers from governments, major businesses, international organizations and NGOs to discuss the prospects for reaching agreement on climate action in December 2009 at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting in Copenhagen.Critical questions under discussion at this event include: * The science: which elements of the deal are essential to avoid dangerous climate change? * The UN discussions: what is the state of play, politically?* How will 'common but differentiated responsibilities' be interpreted?* How 'green' are governments' stimulus packages?* If agreement is not reached, what will business do? Register now to benefit from the early bird rateJoin these and other high-level experts to gain an understanding of the outlook for reaching agreement, and what the alternatives might be. Register now to benefit from the early booking rate and ensure your place at this essential forum.Sponsorship opportunities If you would like to sponsor this event, please contact Alison Archer on +44 (0)20 7314 3643 or email aarcher@chathamhouse.org.ukMedia partner Registration & information Book by 6 May to benefit from the early booking rate.www.chathamhouse.org.ukconferences@chathamhouse.org.uk+44 (0)20 7957 5754 Keynote speakers Yvo de BoerExecutive Secretary United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Marthinus Van SchalkwykMinister of Environmental Affairs and TourismSouth Africa Speaker highlights Tomas KåbergerDirector-GeneralSwedish Energy Agency Achim SteinerExecutive DirectorUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) PROGRAMME CHANGES: It is sometimes necessary to change the timing or content of the programme. The conference organizers will not be liable for any such unavoidable changes. Chatham House Enterprises LimitedA wholly owned subsidiary of THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSRegistered Office: 10 St James's Square London SW1Y 4LERegistered in England and Wales No.2979061 VAT Registration No.653 2181 53