Upcoming Meetings
Trade and Investment
May 2013
E-Learning Course on Green EconomyThe UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the inter-agency Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), which includes the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), are offering an e-learning course, “Introduction to a Green Economy: Concepts and Applications,” from 27 May to 19 July 2013, for people working in the public, private or non-profit sectors. Prospective students can register up to 17 May 2013. A number of fellowships for students from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and non-profit organizations will be awarded.
dates: 27 May - 19 July 2013 location: virtual contact: UNITAR Environmental Governance Programme e-mail: atenvgov@unitar.org www: http://www.unitar.org/launching-e-learning-course-green-econ...
June 2013
102nd Session of the International Labour ConferenceThe International Labour Organization (ILO) organizes the International Labour Conference (ILC) annually. Among other agenda items, general discussion at the 102nd session will take place on "Sustainable development, decent work and green jobs". This topic was last addressed at the ILC in 1990, with the presentation of a report on “Environment and the World of Work”. Discussion in 2013 is expected to focus on opportunities for net employment creation, upgrading of existing jobs and social inclusion, and the challenges of job losses from economic restructuring, adaptation to climate change and regressive income effects.
dates: 5-20 June 2013 venue: ILO Headquarters location: Geneva, Switzerland contact: Official Relations Brach phone: + 41 22 799 77 32 fax: + 41 22 799 89 44 e-mail: RELOFF@ilo.org www: http://www.ilo.org/ilc/ILCSessions/102/WCMS_204345/lang--en/...
GEF 44th Council MeetingThe Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Council meets twice per year to approve new projects with global environmental benefits in the GEF's focal areas, and provide guidance to the GEF Secretariat and Agencies. Among other matters, the 44th session of the Council is expected to discuss the GEF's role vis-à-vis the global mercury agreement. A consulation with CSOs will take place on 17 June.
dates: 17-20 June 2013 location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America contact: GEF Secretariat phone: +1-202-473-0508 fax: +1-202-522-3240 e-mail: secretariat@thegef.org www: http://www.thegef.org/gef/events/gef-44th-council-meeting
New Opportunities from Natural Wealth ManagementGovernment officials and private sector representatives from the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) will discuss the current status of green growth in the region and how successful green economy initiatives can be scaled up. The GMS is made up of six countries: Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam. Topics will include clean technology, approaches for valuing natural capital, and financial instruments to stimulate ecologically-smart and socially responsible investments. The event will also see the launch of the ‘GMS Green Economy Platform,' which will provide a space for ongoing dialogue between the public and private sectors to forge partnerships, discuss regulatory reforms and identify practical opportunities for scaling up green growth approaches. The event is an initiative of the Offering Sustainable Land-use Options Consortium (OSLO) and is jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank's GMS Core Environment Program, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), the Global Mechanism of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the Poverty Environment Initiative (PEI) of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and WWF-Greater Mekong, with support from the Government of Norway.
dates: 17-20 June 2013 location: Bangkok, Thailand contact: Simone Quatrini phone: +39 06 5459 2154 e-mail: s.quatrini@global-mechanism.org www: http://global-mechanism.org/en/events/green-growth-in-the-gr...
Global Symposium on REDD+ in a Green EconomyThe symposium, convened by the UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD), will examine lessons learned from pilot activities linking REDD+ to sustainable development and the green economy. The objective of the symposium is to build a stronger business case for REDD+.
dates: 19-21 June 2013 location: Jakarta, Indonesia contact: John Prydz e-mail: John.Prydz@unep.org www: http://www.un-redd.org/REDD_in_Green_Economy_Global_Symposiu...
African Regional Online Real-time Conferences on Socio-economic Considerations Arising from Impacts of LMOs [tentative]Organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), this online conference aims to continue the exchange of views and synthesis of information and experiences regarding socio-economic considerations arising from the impact of living modified organisms (LMOs) on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, especially with regard to the value of biological diversity to indigenous and local communities. Building on a series of previous online discussions, the conference is open to representatives from Parties, other Governments, relevant organizations and indigenous and local communities from the African Region.
date: 20 June 2013 location: virtual contact: CBD Secretariat phone: +1 514 288 2220 fax: +1 514 288 6588 e-mail: secretariat@cbd.int www: http://bch.cbd.int/protocol/e-doc/?notification=2037
UNCTAD 2013 Public SymposiumHeld under the theme "New Economic Approaches for a Coherent Post-2015 Agenda," the 2013 Public Symposium of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will provide an opportunity for government officials, civil society representatives, academics, the private sector and other interested observers to discuss key trade and development issues. The sessions will focus on two themes: macroeconomic and financial governance in the road to 2015; and trade and investment rules for inclusive and sustainable development.
dates: 24-25 June 2013 venue: Palais des Nations, 8-14, Av. de la Paix 1211 Geneva 10 location: Geneva, Switzerland contact: UNCTAD Secretariat fax: +41 22 917 0051 e-mail: publicsymposium@unctad.org www: http://unctad.org/en/conferences/publicsymposium/2013/pages/...
African Regional Online Real-time Conferences on Socio-economic Considerations Arising from Impacts of LMOs (French) [tentative]Organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), this online conference aims to continue the exchange of views and synthesis of information and experiences regarding socio-economic considerations arising from the impact of living modified organisms (LMOs) on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, especially with regard to the value of biological diversity to indigenous and local communities. Building on a series of previous online discussions, the conference is open to representatives from Parties, other Governments, relevant organizations and indigenous and local communities from the African Region.
date: 25 June 2013 location: virtual contact: CBD Secretariat phone: +1 514 288 2220 fax: +1 514 288 6588 e-mail: secretariat@cbd.int www: http://bch.cbd.int/protocol/e-doc/?notification=2037
Latin American and Caribbean Regional Online Real-time Conferences on Socio-economic Considerations Arising from Impacts of LMOs (Spanish) [tentative]Organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), this online conference aims to continue the exchange of views and synthesis of information and experiences regarding socio-economic considerations arising from the impact of living modified organisms (LMOs) on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, especially with regard to the value of biological diversity to indigenous and local communities. Building on a series of previous online discussions, the conference is open to representatives from Parties, other Governments, relevant organizations and indigenous and local communities from the Latin American and Caribbean Region.
date: 27 June 2013 location: virtual contact: CBD Secretariat phone: +1 514 288 2220 fax: +1 514 288 6588 e-mail: secretariat@cbd.int www: http://bch.cbd.int/protocol/e-doc/?notification=2037
July 2013
25th Session of the ECOSOC Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of ChemicalsThe UN Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) will discuss draft amendments to the GHS, GHS implementation, guidance on the application of GHS criteria and the issuance of the 5th revised edition of the GHS.
dates: 1-3 July 2013 location: Geneva, Switzerland contact: Rosa Garcia Couto phone: +41-22-917-2435 fax: +41-22-917-0039 www: http://www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/dgsubc4/activities.html
ICPD-2014 - UNECE Regional ConferenceThis conference is being organized within the framework of the global International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) beyond 2014 review on implementation of the Programme of Action agreed upon at the IPCD in Cairo in 1994 (ICPD PoA). The conference will bring together 200-250 representatives of governmental authorities, including high-level officials, academia and civil society organizations, as well as members of national parliaments and other national and international stakeholders to review the progress that has been made towards achieving the goals and objectives of the ICPD PoA in the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) region, identify neglected areas, and pinpoint what must be done to accelerate the implementation of the PoA and address emerging issues. The Conference is also expected to make recommendations on future policy actions, synergies with the post-2015 UN Development agenda and on how to effectively place the rights, gender equality and empowerment of women, as well as of adolescents and youth, at the core of sustainable development. The Regional report on the implementation of the ICPD PoA, based on the results of the global survey conducted in 2012 in UNECE Member States, will be the basis for conference debate, which will conclude with a chairperson's summary. The Conference is organised jointly by UNECE and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).
dates: 1-2 July 2013 location: Geneva, Switzerland contact: UNECE Population Unit e-mail: pau@unece.org www: http://www.unece.org/icpd-2014/unece-regional-conference.htm...
Inter-Regional Technical Workshop on Inclusive Green Economy Tools and MeasuresThis workshop organized by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) will include a series of moderated panel discussions with speakers and resource experts from Member States, UN and partner agencies on how countries are adapting a range of tools and measures for inclusive green economy approaches that address trade-offs across sectors and groups in ways that reduce inequalities and promote social well-being.
dates: 2-4 July 2013 location: Nairobi, Kenya contact: Tim Scott, Environmental Mainstreaming Team, Bureau of Development Policy, UNDP phone: +1-212-906-6824 e-mail: tim.scott@undp.org www: http://mptf.undp.org/factsheet/fund/JXA00
Fifth Africa Carbon ForumThe Africa Carbon Forum is a trade fair and knowledge sharing platform for carbon investments in Africa, and will consider ways to promote access to low-carbon development in Africa. Participants will discuss the latest development in the carbon market and how the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and other mitigation mechanisms can be successful in Africa. The Forum aims to connect project developers and buyers of carbon credits through facilitation sessions. The Forum is co-organized by the Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The event is also supported by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Côte d'Ivoire.
dates: 3-5 July 2013 venue: The Golf Hotel location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire contact: Emilie Wieben e-mail: acf@risoe.dtu.dk www: http://africacarbonforum.com/2013/english/
Meeting of Experts on Tariff and Regulatory Policies in the Framework of MDGs and Human Right to Water and SanitationThis meeting of experts, organized by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will take place in Santiago, Chile, on 8 July 2013. The working language will be Spanish, without simultaneous translation.
date: 8 July 2013 location: Santiago, Chile contact: Andrei S. Jouravlev, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Division, ECLAC e-mail: Andrei.JOURAVLEV@cepal.org www: http://www.cepal.org/cgi-bin/getProd.asp?xml=/drni/noticias/...
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities COP 6The sixth session of the Conference of States Parties (COP 6) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will convene from 17-19 July 2013, and will be organized on the theme 'Ensuring adequate standard of living: empowerment and participation of persons with disabilities within the framework of the CRPD'. Three sub-themes will be addressed: economic empowerment through inclusive social protection and poverty reduction strategies; disability-inclusive development in national, regional and international processes; and community-based rehabilitation. A Civil Society Forum will take place on 16 July 2013.
dates: 16-19 July 2013 venue: UN Headquarters, 1st Avenue, between 42nd and 48th St location: New York, United States of America fax: +1-917-367-5102 e-mail: enable@un.org www: http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=1606
August 2013
High-Level International Conference on Water CooperationThe High-Level International Conference on Water Cooperation (HLIC) aims to contribute to improving water cooperation, especially at the transboundary level and encourage cooperation to achieve internationally agreed goals on water. The meeting will include high-level plenary sessions, parallel side events and thematic sessions on: water cooperation is key to poverty reduction, social equity and gender equality; water cooperation creates economic benefits; water cooperation helps preserve water resources and protect the environment; and water cooperation builds peace. The conference will also contribute to discussions on water in the post-2015 development agenda. The Conference will be organized by the Government of Tajikistan jointly with UN institutions.
dates: 20-21 August 2013 location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan contact: HLIC Secretariat phone: (+992 37) 236-06-79 fax: (+992 37) 236-06-79 e-mail: secretariat@hlicwc.org www: http://www.hlicwc.org/
Latin American Carbon Forum 2013The Seventh Latin American and Caribbean Carbon Forum (LACF) will discuss prospects for carbon projects in Latin America. The Forum is co-organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Latin American Development Bank (CAF), the World Bank, the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Risø Centre and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
dates: 28-30 August 2013 venue: Centro de Convencões Sul America location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil contact: Miriam Hinostroza, UNEP Risø Centre phone: +45-4677-5180 e-mail: mihl@dtu.dk www: http://www.latincarbon.com
First Scientific Conference of ILACCT: The Value of DrylandsThe Latin American and Caribbean Initiative on Science and Technology (ILACCT), which was established in July 2008 during a meeting held in the city of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, will hold the First Scientific Conference in August 2013 with the objective of discussing how to implement recommendations made during the International Conference: Climate, Sustainability and Development in Semi-arid Regions (ICID) Fortaleza (2010) and ICID Mendoza (2011). Participants will focus on the following themes: status of desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD); valuation of socio-economic and cultural impacts of DLDD; and sustainable land management (SLM). The Conference motto is 'The value of drylands'.
dates: 28-30 August 2013 location: Brazil additional: Sobral contact: Organizing Committee e-mail: ilacct@sobral.ce.gov.br www: http://www.ilacct.org/
September 2013
European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2013The tenth European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC) will bring together policy makers and technical and scientific experts to discuss wave and marine current energy conversion technologies, research and development, and demonstration projects.
dates: 2-5 September 2013 venue: Aalborg Congress and Culture Centre, Europa Plads 4 location: Aalborg, Denmark contact: Vivi Søndergaard phone: +45 9940 7230 e-mail: ewtec2013@ewtec.org www: http://www.ewtec.org/ewtec2013
2013 G20 Leaders SummitThe Russian Federation has set as the objective of its 2013 Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20): developing a set of measures aimed at boosting sustainable, inclusive and balanced growth and jobs creation around the world. The G20 will look at eight areas in particular in 2013: framework for strong, sustainable and balanced growth; jobs and employment; international financial architecture reform; strengthening financial regulation; energy sustainability; development for all; enhancing multilateral trade; and fighting corruption. The G20 brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from 19 countries - Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK and the US - plus the EU. The G20 Leaders Summit in September 2013 is preceded by a series of outreach events organized in five streams: think tanks; business; labour; civil society and youth.
dates: 5-6 September 2013 venue: Constantine Palace, Strelna, St Petersburg location: Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation e-mail: info@g20russia.ru www: http://www.g20.org/docs/summit/summit_2013.html
13th Regional Sustainable Buildings Conference (SB13)SB13's aim is to promote greater sustainability through cost effective solutions in design, construction and operation of buildings, including a focus on energy efficiency. The theme of the conference is "Realizing tropical sustainability in a holistic approach." The event will consist of plenary sessions and paper and poster presentations. The conference is organized by Singapore's Building and Construction Authority Center for Sustainable Buildings (BCA CSB) at the same time as the International Green Building Conference (IGBC), as part of the annual Green Building Week in Singapore. The conference is part of the Sustainable Buildings (SB) conference series, which is co-organized by the International Council for Building (CIB), the International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment (iiSBE), the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), and the UN Environment Programme's Sustainable Buildings and Climate Initiative (UNEP-SBCI), and is linked to the global SB conference in Barcelona in October 2014.
dates: 9-10 September 2013 venue: BCA Academy location: Singapore, Singapore phone: +65-6248-9999 fax: +65-6258-0558 e-mail: csb_enquiry@csb.sg www: http://www.csb.sg/staging/events/upcoming/
October 2013
Fourth ASEAN Heritage Parks ConferenceThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) will organize the Fourth ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP) Conference in the Philippines, with support from the GIZ Biodiversity and Climate Change Project, and the Government of the Philippines' Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Tourism. The conference is for park managers in Southeast Asia to discuss how to achieve international biodiversity targets and identify opportunities for international cooperation. Thematic sessions will be organized on: effective management of protected areas; biodiversity and climate change; integrating biodiversity values; ecotourism, business and biodiversity; and indigenous and local communities in protected areas. AHP conferences take place every three years. The ACB serves as the secretariat of the AHP Programme, which aims to ensure that park managers, policy makers, conservationists, scientists and other stakeholders benefit from available best practices and lessons on the management of AHPs and other protected areas. The ASEAN Declaration on Heritage Parks was agreed and signed by the environment ministers of the 10 ASEAN Member States in December 2003 in Yangon, Myanmar. There are more than 32 ASEAN Heritage Parks in the region.
dates: 1-4 October 2013 location: Cagayan De Oro, Philippines contact: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity phone: +63-49-536-3989 fax: +63-49-536-2865 e-mail: ahp@aseanbiodiversity.org www: http://www.aseanbiodiversity.org/index.php?option=com_conten...
Diplomatic Plenipotentiary Conference on Global Legally Binding Instrument on MercuryThe Conference will adopt the Minamata Convention on Mercury and a final act that addresses: how to promote and prepare for the early implementation of the Convention; arrangements for the interim period between the signing of the instrument and its entry into force, including arrangements for financial and technical assistance during that period; and secretariat arrangements. A preparatory session will be held on 7-8 October, opening ceremonies on 9 October, and the full Conference on 10-11 October 2013.
dates: 7-11 October 2013 location: Kumamoto, Japan contact: Jacob Duer, UNEP phone: +254-2076-24011 fax: +254-2076-24300 e-mail: Jacob.Duer@unep.org www: http://www.unep.org/hazardoussubstances/Mercury/Negotiations...
XII Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the CaribbeanThe Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean is a subsidiary body of the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) which is convened on a regular basis, at least every three years, to identify women's needs at the regional and subregional levels, present recommendations, undertake periodic assessments of the activities carried out in fulfillment of regional and international plans and agreements on the subject, and serve as a forum for debates on relevant issues. The theme of the twelfth conference will be "women's empowerment, gender equality and information and communications technologies".
dates: 14-18 October 2013 location: Dominican Republic contact: Gender Affairs Division, ECLAC phone: +562-210-2565 fax: +562-210-2129 www: http://www.eclac.cl/cgi-bin/getprod.asp?xml=/mujer/noticias/...
Third Global Green Growth ForumThe third Global Green Growth Forum (3GF) aims to be a platform for developing new or enhancing existing public-private partnerships for promoting green growth and will be hosted by the Danish Government in partnership with the Governments of China, Kenya, Korea, Mexico and Qatar. With an overall focus on improving resource efficiencies in the value chain, the event will also focus on the following thematic areas: energy, water, food and greening the value chain. It will also provide an opportunity for green growth leaders to discuss ways to finance green growth, create demand for green growth and enhance economic incentives for the transition to a green economy.
dates: 21-22 October 2013 location: Copenhagen, Denmark contact: 3GF Secretariat phone: +45 3392 00 00 e-mail: 3gf@um.dk www: http://3gf.dk/en/events/3gf-2013/
Joining Forces to Develop Smart, Cost-Effective Urban Water UtilitiesThis international conference on water will consider the theme “Joining Forces to Develop Smart, Cost-Effective Urban Water Utilities: Policy, Economics, Environment, Regulation and Technologies”. It is co-organized by the Government of Israel and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Participants will discuss lessons learned from Israel's water industry and its water-related technologies, as well as their applicability to other countries. The conference also aims to contribute to discussions on the OECD's “Water policies for future cities” project. Following the one-day conference, participants will be offered to take part in a tour to visit water sites.
date: 23 October 2013 location: Tel Aviv, Israel contact: OECD and the Government of Israel www: http://www.oecd.org/env/resources/savethedateinternationalco...
Ad Hoc Technical EGM on Socio-Economic Considerations of the Cartagena Protocol on BiosafetyThe Expert Group Meeting (EGM) organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will examine: existing institutional frameworks, legislation and policies with provisions on socioeconomic considerations; capacity-building activities related to biosafety and socioeconomic considerations; existing expertise and experience; and other policy initiatives concerning social and economic impact assessments.
dates: 28 October - 1 November 2013 [tentative] location: Bolivia, Plurinational State of contact: CBD Secretariat phone: +1 514 288 2220 fax: +1 514 288 6588 e-mail: secretariat@cbd.int www: http://www.cbd.int/meetings/
November 2013
UNEP Finance Initiative 2013 Global RoundtableThe UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Finance Initiative (FI) 2013 Global Roundtable will convene under the theme "Financing the Future We Want: China, Emerging Markets and the World Economy," and will be attended by high-level representatives from financial institutions, governments, regulators, civil society, academia and the scientific community to galvanize action on sustainable finance.
dates: 12-13 November 2013 location: Beijing, China contact: Mengqi Cai e-mail: grt@unepfi.org www: http://unepfi.org/grt/2013/
December 2013
European Forest WeekThe week will be celebrated under the theme "Forests, their products and services," and will focus on the contribution of forests to the green economy. The main celebrations will be centred on Metsä 2013, the joint meeting of the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Timber Committee and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) European Forestry Commission. Additional events will be held throughout Europe.
dates: 9-13 December 2013 location: Rovaniemi, Finland contact: Eve Charles phone: 41 (0)22 917 3922 e-mail: eve.charles@unece.org www: http://www.unece.org/index.php?id=31600
IPBES-2The second meeting of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is exepected to take place in late 2013.
dates: 9-13 December 2013 location: TBA contact: UNEP Secretariat e-mail: ipbes.unep@unep.org www: http://www.ipbes.net
June 2014
CBD WGRI 5At its fifth meeting, the Working Group on Review of Implementation (WGRI) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is expected to address, among other issues, implementation of the Strategy for Resource Mobilization, the efficiency of structures and processes under the Convention and its protocols, and biodiversity and development.
dates: 23-27 June 2014 [tentative] location: Montreal, Canada [tentative] contact: CBD Secretariat phone: +1 514 288 2220 fax: +1 514 288 6588 e-mail: secretariat@cbd.int www: http://www.cbd.int/meetings/
September 2014
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety COP-MOP 7The seventh meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Conference of the Parties serving as Meeting of the Parties (MOP) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is scheduled for 29 September-3 October 2014. Among other issues, the meeting is expected to address: handling, transport, packaging and identification (HTPI) of living modified organisms (LMOs); risk assessment and risk management; and socio-economic considerations.
dates: 29 September - 3 October 2014 location: Republic of Korea additional: PyeongChang contact: CBD Secretariat phone: +1 514 288 2220 fax: +1 514 288 6588 e-mail: secretariat@cbd.int www: http://bch.cbd.int/protocol/e-doc/?notification=2036
October 2015
Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary FundThe 2015 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund will take place in Lima, Peru, in October 2015. The Annual Meetings bring together ministers of finance and central bank governors from the institutions' 188 member countries, and provide a forum for civil society, the private sector, academics and others to engage in discussions on economic issues.
date: 1 October 2015 location: Lima, Peru contact: David Theis, World Bank phone: +1 202-458-8626 e-mail: dtheis@worldbank.org www: http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/2012/09/14/world-bank-group...
