Past Events
Climate Change
Security
North America
19 November, 2016 to 19 January, 2017
Worldwide

Film Screening: The Age of Consequences

Climate Change is a stimulus for social, political and economic conflicts around the world. The award-winning film "The Age of Consequences", tours around the world and will be screened this December and in 2017 in the Netherlands, Sweden and several US states. It is an illuminating call to action, highlighting the manifold security threats posed by climate change from a US military perspective.

Adaptation & Resilience
Climate Change
Climate Diplomacy
Global Issues
07 November, 2016 to 18 November, 2016
Marrakech, Morocco

Climate Diplomacy Events at COP 22

From 7-18 November 2016, adelphi’s experts on climate diplomacy, climate resilience, local climate action, and more, were in Marrakech for the COP22 discussions and key side-events. In cooperation with the EU, the German Federal Foreign Office, NEPAD and other partners, adelphi convened and was involved in several side-events on climate diplomacy:

Climate Change
Environment & Migration
Global Issues
03 November, 2016 to 05 November, 2016
Liège, Belgium

The Hugo Conference: Environment, Migration, Politics

As the human dimensions of climate change are expected to be central dimensions of COP22, the conference will address the case of the increasingly numerous people displaced as a result of environmental disruptions, many of them related to climate change. For this, the conference will gather the research, policy and advocacy communities together one last time before COP22.

Adaptation & Resilience
Climate Change
Minerals & Mining
Water
Global Issues
27 September, 2016 to 30 September, 2016
Calgary, Alberta

Under Western Skies 2016: Water--Events, Trends, Analysis

Under Western Skies (UWS) is a biennial, interdisciplinary conference series on the environment. The fourth conference organizers invite prospective researchers, authors, artists, and presenters to consider submitting proposals for oral and poster presentations as well as workshops and panels.

Adaptation & Resilience
Civil Society
Climate Change
Development
Energy
Finance
Forests
Sustainable Transformation
Water
Global Issues
26 September, 2016 to 28 September, 2016
Congress Center, Nantes, France

Climate Chance: Climate Actors World Summit

The Climate Chance summit aims at bringing together all non-state actors involved in the fight against climate change, involving local authorities, associations, trade unions, scientific organisations and citizens. Taking place just a few weeks before Habitat III and the COP22, the summit aims to develop new common messages from non-state actors to strengthen commitment for climate action.

Find more information here.

Adaptation & Resilience
Climate Change
Security
Global Issues
26 September, 2016
6th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center, Washington DC, USA

The Conflict Potential of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation: Backdraft Revisited

2015 was a banner year for international commitments to address climate change. However, as countries take steps to implement National Adaptation Plans and cut emissions, policymakers and practitioners may find themselves grappling with the unintended consequences of climate action. How climate responses are developed and implemented could increase the vulnerability of populations and contribute to political instability.

Climate Change
Global Issues
19 September, 2016 to 25 September, 2016
New York, USA

Climate Week NYC

Climate Week NYC is an annual event which is convened by The Climate Group. It brings together influential business and government leaders who are leading the low carbon transition. There will be events, activities and high-profile meetings across NYC, as well as other climate events in support of the SDGs and the Paris Agreement.

Find more information here.

Adaptation & Resilience
Biodiversity & Livelihoods
Climate Change
Conflict Transformation
Land & Food
Sustainable Transformation
Asia
18 September, 2016
Lecture Hall 514, the Building of Architectural Planning, Humanity and Foreign Languages, Beijing University of Technology

The ECC Exhibition Launch at the Beijing University of Technology

The exhibition “Environment, Conflict and Cooperation” (ECC) will be shown in Beijing starting from 18 September 2016.

Adaptation & Resilience
Climate Change
Development
Early Warning & Risk Analysis
Security
Sustainable Transformation
Global Issues
28 August, 2016 to 01 September, 2016
Davos, Switzerland

6th International Disaster and Risk Conference 2016

Under the topic "Integrative Risk Management - towards resilient cities" the IDRC Davos 2016 addresses researchers from the various disciplines, experts and practitioners, policy and decision makers, representatives from UN, IGOs, NGOs and the private sector. IDRC Davos 2016 contributes to the post-Sendai process and will cover different risk and disaster areas and cross cutting themes such as resilience, urban risks, mega catastrophes, sustainable development, climate change adaptation, underlying risks, and more.

 

Biodiversity & Livelihoods
Climate Change
Conflict Transformation
Energy
Forests
Minerals & Mining
Security
Water
Global Issues
Oceania & Pacific
18 July, 2016 to 04 August, 2016
Venue: Advanced Engineering Building (49), Foyer Area

ECC Exhibition at the University of Queensland, Australia

The exhibition “Environment, Conflict, Cooperation” (ECC), co-organised by The University of Queensland and adelphi, supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, is shown in Brisbane during 18th July and 4th August. The exhibition is accompanied by a public talk as well as a closing panel discussion:

Adaptation & Resilience
Climate Change
Co-Benefits
Global Issues

The conferenced will be organised by the World Health Organization and the Government of France with the objective to showcase how the public health community will support the implementation of the Paris agreement, in order to build healthier and more sustainable societies.

The conference will define a post COP21 action agenda for the implementation of the Paris agreement for healthier and more sustainable societies, to be supported by the creation of a Global Platform on Health and Climate. Moreover, the conference will result in the following specific outputs:

Adaptation & Resilience
Cities
Climate Change
Energy
Environment & Migration
Finance
Global Issues
06 July, 2016 to 08 July, 2016

Resilient Cities 2016

The 7th Global Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation is being organized by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. With over 400 participants from different expert and practitioner communities, it offers insights on current trends and good networking opportunities. More information on this year’s focus topics and registration is available online. Please also watch the video invitation from the Mayor of Bonn, Ashok Sridharan.

Adaptation & Resilience
Climate Change
Energy
Finance
Sub-Saharan Africa
Middle East & North Africa
28 June, 2016 to 30 June, 2016
Kigali, Rwanda

Africa Carbon Forum 2016

The 8th Africa Carbon Forum (ACF) invites project developers and policymakers to exchange on the latest investment, finance and development opportunities relating to climate change.

Climate Change
Private Sector
Sustainable Transformation
Global Issues
28 June, 2016 to 29 June, 2016
Guildhall, London, United Kingdom

Business & Climate Summit 2016

The Business & Climate Summit provides an annual forum for businesses, investors and policymakers to exchange on and deliver real climate action.

Adaptation & Resilience
Climate Change
Development
Early Warning & Risk Analysis
Energy
Environment & Migration
Gender
Private Sector
Security
Sustainable Transformation
Europe
15 June, 2016 to 16 June, 2016
Brussels, Belgium

European Development Days 2016

The European Development Days (EDD) 2016 will convene under the theme ‘Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action and Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development'. The Forum will bring together over 5,000 participants from the development community in over 120 main sessions and side events.

Civil Society
Climate Change
Energy
Private Sector
Sustainable Transformation
Europe
14 June, 2016 to 16 June, 2016
Brussels, Belgium

EU Sustainable Energy Week - Policy Conference

The Policy Conference is the most important European conference dedicated to sustainable energy policy issues. Sessions organised by the European Commission and energy stakeholders debate new policy developments, best practices and sustainable energy ideas, while networking events forge alliances. Awards for outstanding projects begin the week.

Climate Change
Private Sector
Sustainable Transformation
Technology & Innovation
Global Issues
24 May, 2016 to 25 May, 2016
Hofburg Conference Venue, Wien, Austria

Dialogue for Climate Action

This Dialogue, which is organized by the World Bank Group, will bring together businesses, governments and civil society to discuss policies that promote climate-friendly actions. The aim of the Dialogue is to determine how best to engage industries and others in order to stimulate climate-efficient industries and improve sector competitiveness, as well as ensure greater alignment and cooperation between the private sector and national goals.

Adaptation & Resilience
Capacity Building
Civil Society
Climate Change
Early Warning & Risk Analysis
Private Sector
Global Issues
23 May, 2016 to 24 May, 2016
Istanbul, Turkey

World Humanitarian Summit

The first World Humanitarian Summit will take place in Istanbul on 23-24 May 2016. It is an initiative of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and managed by UN OCHA. Source: World Humanitarian Summit

Capacity Building
Climate Change
Sustainable Transformation
Global Issues
23 May, 2016 to 24 May, 2016
Berlin, Germany

Transformative Global Climate Governance "après Paris"

This conference will bring together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss emerging transformations in global climate governance after the "Paris Agreement". The two-day event will be structured around the five themes of ‘Transformation’, ‘Global Justice’, ‘Coherence’, ‘Multilevel Capacity’ and ‘Framing’.

Adaptation & Resilience
Biodiversity & Livelihoods
Climate Change
Climate Diplomacy
Development
Land & Food
Sustainable Transformation
Water
Global Issues
23 May, 2016 to 27 May, 2016
UNEP Headquarters, UN Offices in Nairobi (UNON), Gigiri

Second Meeting of the UN Environment Assembly

The UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) will convene for the second time (UNEA-2) in 2016. The UNEA of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) represents the highest level of governance of international environmental affairs in the UN system.

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