SARAJEVO, Bosnia (May 22 ,2008) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), together with the Bosnian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations will host a conference “Climate Change Challenges in Bosnia”, which will take place in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo on June 2 - 3.
"Since Bosnia has finally ratified the Kyoto Protocol and the issue of climate change has become one of the foremost global priorities, it is the right moment to improve the understanding of key national stakeholders on opportunities and economic and social development benefits for the country, which joining the Protocol, activating it’s development mechanisms, and the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) requirements can bring to Bosnia," UNDP said.
The conference aims to gaining a better understanding of the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol and the needs for legislative, institution and capacity building in this regard.
Through the conference, the participants will discuss the changes in institutional and regulatory framework needed to spearhead the carbon emission reductions and come up with recommendations on the best ways to attract and facilitate investments in this sector.
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
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