For the pre-conference CLIMATE POLICIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, to be held on October 08th, contributions on the following topics are encouraged: - Roles for developing countries in climate mitigation policies - Taking stock on experiences in developing countries from existing instruments:...

Environment and development concerns will remain on the agendas, although the financial and economic crises have diverted attention from global and local environmental threats and natural resource management issues in developing and developed economies. The IPCC will release its 5th Assessment...