CONFERENCES |
RECABIP organizes Symposia and Conferences aimed at promoting dialogue on pertinent issues affecting communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. Here are some other Conferences taking place in 2008 and 2009.
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Announcement (And Call for Papers)
Development Associates and Regional Capacity Building Partners, the organisers of the All-Africa Conference on Climate Change scheduled for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania between 19 and 21 November 2008 are glad to issue the first Call for Papers. This Conference provides a forum for policy makers, researchers, governments and practitioners to share exchange of knowledge, skills and experiences in tackling climate change. The Conference will also explore practical methods for addressing the consequences and challenge of climate change on communities in Africa, and call for heightened and joined up action on poverty and the ill-effects of climate change through the design of comprehensive action that encompasses both issues.
Date and Venue
19-21 November 2008, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Abstracts
Papers will focus either on practitioner experiences, policy or research findings. Abstracts should be based on the following themes:
- The greenhouse effect and consequences of climate change - current knowledge and understanding.
- Effects and challenges on; - natural resources, agriculture, forests, wildlife, water resources etc.
- Social implications and challenges (livelihoods, poverty, HIV/AIDS etc.)
- Green house gas emissions and carbon offsets
- Strategies for counteracting and mitigation of the causes and effects of climate change.
Registration
Registration opens on 15th April and Closes on 30th August 2008. Registration fees is US$600 per participant. Participants from local Tanzanian institutions US$200. Participants to meet the cost of flights, accommodation and meals. Download registration/application form
Programme Implementation/Methodology
Plenary Sessions:
With key regional and international Speakers
- i) Paper presentations by national and international researchers and experts.
ii) Short presentations of experiences and community level case studies from individual countries and projects.
iii) Discussions on topics of regional and international interest.
Parallel Sessions
A number of parallel sessions will be conducted. Each session will be guided by Panellists on related topics. Each Panelist will speak for 5-10 minutes, and then the session will be open to the plenary.
Pre-prepared materials to be distributed to participants after the presentations.
Poster Exhibitions
Focusing on innovative practices.
Participants
The conference will target 200 International Participants from Government institutions, Ministries, Community leaders, NGOs, universities, researchers and private sector, , and Development Partners involved in the development and management of agriculture, natural resources and livelihoods.
Finance
The workshops and conference will be financed by the organisers through contributions from participants and sponsorships from national and international organisations, Development Partners and individuals.
Follow Up Activities
A Plan of Action will be developed during the Conference and will be implemented by a variety of stakeholders, including DASS and RECABIP.
Conference papers, posters, discussions and resolutions will be published in a conference proceedings to be distributed to all participants. Papers will be further peer reviewed and published in a reputable journal.
Already, the organizers have plans to build the capacities of organizations not only to protect the environment and adapt to climate change, but also to reduce its impact on communities and thus safeguard the future. It is anticipated that a series of learning, sharing and capacity building workshops will be held in all regions (East, West and Southern Africa).
Traveling to Tanzania
The climate is subtropical with nice warmth all the year round. The country can be visit also under the rain season (around October and around April) but you will than experience heavy rain storms some day (often in the evening).
Currency
Shilling: About 900 Shilling for one USD. VISA and travelling checks is ok only in Dar and Nairobi. USD is suitable everywhere and also necessary at some lodges and at the border. All home made are very sheep such as food, woodcarving and other handicraft The prices do vary a lot between expensive and local restaurants.
Clothes
Comfortable Cotton clothes are best under safaris. Remember to bring bathing clothes. A sunhat and sunglasses is good to bring as a warm sweater because the morning temperature could be as low as 15 °C in the morning. Parts of Tanzania are on a high altitude.
Health
Yellow Fever certificate should be brought. Malaria prophylaxis is the only necessary but ask your doctor for more information.
Safety
Tanzania is calmer than most countries but be careful in the big cities as usual.
About the Organisers
Development Associates (T) Ltd. (DASS) and Regional Capacity Building Partners (RECABIP) Kenya in collaboration with the Sokoine University of Agriculture, and the Ministries of Natural Resources & Tourism, Environment and Agriculture, other international and national organisations and Development Partners.
Post Conference Tours
Tanzania is home to some of the most attractive and scenic, landscapes such as the Mount Kilimanjaro, wildlife and game reserves and cultural sites. Pre-arranges post conference tours to various sites will be organised for interested participants. We have partnered with a reputable tour operator to offer you a safari package to enable you enjoy the sights and sounds of the fabulous country of Tanzania. Click here for more information on day trips
Contact
For more information and enquiries, contact:
Conference CoordinatorRegional Capacity Building Partners (RECABIP)
House D09, Simba Apartments (Old Airport),
P.O. Box 9648-00100, G.P.O. NAIROBI
Tel: +25420-2154396
Email: info@recabip.com