At the beginning of June ODI hosted the last in its series of Climate Change and Development meetings. Since January, 11 meetings have featured top scientists and thinkers, government ministers, international diplomats, NGO leaders, and policy shapers. They have discussed a wide range of topics: from the science of climate change, through sectoral issues, to policy frameworks and both radical and routine techniques for mitigation to prevent climate change, and adaptation to its realities.
Six key messages have emerged from the series:
1. Climate change is big, urgent and happening right now.2. Uncertainty about future carbon emissions and their impact makes it vital to focus on specific contexts
3. Middle income countries must play their part in mitigation
4. Climate change is going to cost a lot, and innovative finance is crucial
5. We need to be clear about our expectations for Copenhagen
6. Lessons about politics and policy-making on climate change are critical
Read more on the ODI blog.
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