The Challenge of Development in Energy-related Projects and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in the Cold Regions of Asia
From 21.04.2009 to 24.04.2009
REEEP Participated
Organised by GERES
Location: Leh, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
Description:
Populations of high altitude mountains and cold desert areas of Asia face very harsh living conditions and are among the most vulnerable in the world. Physically isolated, marginalised, with limited access to natural resources, an important number of people still rely on traditional energy resources -mainly biomass- that sometimes lead to the deterioration of this fragile environment.
Besides preservation of the environment, access to sustainable energy-providing services is a critical factor in achieving major development goals.
Mountain areas are also particularly affected by climate change as relatively small changes in temperatures have severe impacts on water supply, agriculture-based livelihoods and infrastructures. Thus, addressing issues concerning adaptation strategy choices has become a primary objective for mountain populations.
For these reasons, energy as well as climate change issues have to play a particular role within development strategies and this requires active synergies between the public, local community, private and non-governmental actors.
The objectives of this seminar are:
- to share strategies, expertise and field experience on energy and climate change issues;
- to formulate a series of concrete recommendations in terms of policy and methodology;
- to initiate a community of practice among the key players of the Region.
Friends of REEEP are offered a 15% discount on conference fees.
For further information download the conference brochure or click the website link below.
Document: Energy and Climate Change in Cold Regions of Asia conference brochure