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Education, Capacity Building, and Climate Change: A Strategy for Collective Action in Africa More Information

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WHAT WE DO...

  • Build capacity among people and institutions in developing countries through grants, fellowships and training programs
  • Inform policy by assessing impacts and identifying options for adapting to global environmental change risks
  • Inspire action through projects and programs that bring scientists, communities and policymakers together to address critical global environmental change issues

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IDRC Graduate Research Awards on Climate Change and Water – Call for Proposals 2010-2011

August 27th, 2010

The purpose of CCW’s Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards is to build the research capacity in developing countries by providing awards to graduate students working on subjects related to climate change and water.

Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Urban Development Planning for Asian Coastal Cities

August 26th, 2010

In order to address the risks associated with coastal areas and climate change, a workshop on Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Urban Development Planning will be held from 23 August – 1 September 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand.

2010 Advanced Training Workshop on Southeast Asia Regional Health Impacts and Adaptation under Climate Change

August 6th, 2010

As part of SARCS Capacity Building Program, there will be an Advanced Training Workshop, which will focus on Southeast Asia Regional Health Impacts and Adaptation under Climate Change. The workshop will take place between December 3-9 in Tainan, Taiwan.

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Video Interview: Temesgen Deressa discusses his 2009/2010 ACCFP Fellowship

Lauren Gibbons, August 16th, 2010

Temesgen Deressa is a 2009/2010 ACCFP Doctoral Research Fellow who recently completed his Fellowship at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in Washington, DC.