Posted on Sustainabilitank.info on March 31st, 2008
by Pincas Jawetz (PJ@SustainabiliTank.com)
The Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) and the IPCC Technical Support Unit are jointly organising a regional outreach workshop on the findings of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report. The workshop, which is aimed at African researchers, will take place on 29-30 April 2008 in Marrakech, Morocco. To be considered for participation, please submit your application no later than 5 April 2008.The objective of the workshop is to disseminate the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report findings to African researchers and scientists, in particular those of the circum-Saharan region.
The various presentations and discussions will cover the following topics:
· The physical science basis of climate change;
· Vulnerability, impacts and adaptation;
· Mitigation of climate change;
· The research needs for Africa.
To apply please visit the OSS website (link provided below) and download the workshop’s flyer. Only successful applicants will be contacted by 10 April 2008.
http://www.oss-online.org/index.php?opti…
Jihed Ghannem
Communications Officer
The Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS)
Boulevard du Leader Yasser Arafat
BP 31, 1080 Tunis, Tunisia
T: +216 71 20 66 33 F: +216 71 20 66 36
Visit our new website at www.oss-online.org
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