Inter-Regional Conference on Adaptation to Climate Change, 18-20 October 2002

Prior to the COP 8 meeting, Development Alternatives, co-organised this conference in New Delhi, India.  The purpose of the conference was to further discussions on issues related to adaptation approaches, strategies and programmes in developing countries.
 

The recommendations of this conference are imbued in one of the decisions of COP 8, the Delhi Declaration:

“Adaptation requires urgent attention of all countries. Effective measures should be supported for development of approaches on vulnerability and adaptation, as well as capacity building for integration of adaptation concerns into sustainable development strategies.”

Market-Based Mechanisms for GHG Emission Mitigation: Issues & Concerns, 25 October 2002

Development Alternatives organised this side-event to COP 8.  Important topics included reduction of transaction costs for small-scale GHG mitigation projects, multi-project baselines, CDM and sustainable development.

Events on Adaptation Day (CoP 8), 28 October 2002