Towards COP 21: FAO and EU commitments to fight climate change
FAO and the EU
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In the lead up to this year’s landmark UN climate conference in Paris (COP21) which aims to reach a new international agreement to keep global warming below 2°C, senior representatives of the European Union and FAO are meeting in Rome to discuss current challenges for agriculture and outline work priorities for guaranteeing food security and healthy nutrition in a changing environment. They will be joined by representatives of FAO member states in a dialogue highlighting on-the-ground experiences and expectations for the COP21 climate conference in December.
FAO and the EU, long-time partners, are strengthening communication and collaboration during 2015, a critical year for the sustainable development agenda.
·The seminar is organised as part of celebrations of Europe Day, May 9, and is among the events marking the 2015 European Year for Development.
·The events will be webcast, at thisaddress.
·On Twitter: @FAONews @FAOClimate #COP21
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