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High-Level Meeting on Forests and Climate, 23rd July 2007, Sydney, Australia

The High-Level Meeting hosted by the Australian government between the 23 and the 25 July 2007 will provide the opportunity for countries to have an informal, strategic-level dialogue on forests and climate beyond formal debate. One of the key speakers at the event is CIFOR Director General, Frances Seymour. Ms. Seymour will participate on a panel in the opening plenary to discuss the causes of deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries.

Contact: Greg Picker greg.picker@environment.gov.au

Location: Sydney, Australia

More information: Press Release

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
CIFOR advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).