This event, hosted by Article 25, The Young Fabians and the Sponge Network aims to explore the impacts of climate change on rapidly urbanizing countries in the global South and the response of industrialized nations in the run up to COP 17.  This will be an opportunity for professionals from a range of backgrounds to engage in the climate change debate and bring unique viewpoints to the table.

Speakers:

- Michael Jacobs – Visiting Professor at LSE, The Grantham Research Institute for Climate Change & the Environment

- Timothy Ash Vie – Head of Negotiations Support, Climate and Development Knowledge Network

- Tom Hay – Business Development Oversight Manager, International Power

- Alfredo Stein, Professor at the University of Manchester

The event will also include breakout sessions to explore some of the topics in greater detail.

Entrance is free of charge.

Please RSVP to Anoshe-waheed@article-25.org

For more information about this event, click here.

UPDATE: for a report of the event, click here.