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Adaptation Futures 2016

10 May 2016 - 13 May 2016
Rotterdam, Netherlands

This conference is expected to lead to major progress in climate change adaptation, and fosters an exchange of innovative and practical ideas, experiences and insights among governments, businesses, researchers and civil society from around the world.

The conference will examine and discuss the latest adaptation research, as well as have an Adaptation Practice Expo and Business Fair, which will include stands, matchmaking facilities and signing ceremonies, and showcase cutting edge adaptation projects. The conference programme will address all sectors and geographic regions, with a special focus on urban and coastal areas.

Adaptation Futures 2016 is also expected to: strengthen ties between science and practice ; engage communities of practice and build new partnerships; and link adaptation action to current development, investment and planning decisions. The programme will include plenary and parallel sessions, roundtables, excursions, exhibitions and side events. Adaptation Futures is the biennial conference of the Global Programme of Research on Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation (PROVIA). The European Commission and the Government of the Netherlands will co-host the fourth edition of this conference.

Source: http://climate-l.iisd.org/events/adaptation-futures-2016-practices-and-…