The November 2011 edition of AEFJN's Forum for Action is now online. It contains articles on the ethical responsibility of the Church on the climate issue, on the clean up of the Ogoniland oil spills, which will take decades, on the spread of Libyan arms in the Sahel, on the production of medicines in Africa and on the EU's attempt to force African countries to sign EPAs.
The national election campaign officially started the 28th October in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), exactly one month ahead of historic presidential and legislative elections, scheduled for November 28 2011. 41 humanitarian and human rights organizations, among them AEFJN, have expressed concern about the high political tension and deteriorating security situation. They have called upon all Congolese and international actors involved to take urgent measures to prevent electoral violence, better protect civilians and ensure credible, free and fair elections.AfricaAdapt Climate Change Symposium 2011
Linking Climate Research, Policy and Practice for African-led Development
9-11 March 2011, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
If you are a researcher, policy-maker, donor, NGO or community representative, share your knowledge and experience at the AfricaAdapt Climate Change Symposium 2011.
Submit a paper to AfricaAdapt on one of these five themes:
1. Roles of local and indigenous knowledge in addressing climate change.
2. New thinking on community-led responses: from local to global.
3. Roles of media and intermediaries in translating, sharing, and advocating.
4. National and international policy: linking policy and practice.
5. Links between adaptation, mitigation and low carbon climate-compatible development.
Deadline for submission 3 January 2011.
Space for creative exchange
This landmark event is Africa-focussed and free to attend. The three-day bilingual (French/English) symposium explores evolving approaches, tools, methods and philosophies exploring links between the changing climate and sustainable development across Africa. Come and participate in an exciting space for creative new exchanges and collaboration between African research, media, policy, and community practitioners.
Funding opportunities are available
Visit www.adaptation2011.net to find out how AfricaAdapt can help with your participation costs.
Submission guidelines
Proposals should be submitted as an abstract, maximum 300 words, by 3 January 2011. A committee comprised of members from the symposium sponsors will assess submissions and draw up a shortlist for extended proposals. Please e-mail abstracts and/or questions by e-mail to: symposium@africa-adapt.net Full details can be found at www.adaptation2011.net and www.africa-adapt.net.
- Call for papers.doc - 259 KB, application/msword
- Paper Submission Form-Francais-English.doc - 33.5 KB, application/msword
- Appel à communications.doc - 265.5 KB, application/msword