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The Climate Leadership Programme has been developed by the University of Cambridge Programme for Industry in association with The Climate Group and Duke University to help high-level business executives understand how to seize the business advantage inherent in addressing global climate change.

The Programme combines Cambridge and Duke Universities' knowledge of climate science and policy with insight into business leadership to provide participants with a vision for how to succeed in a world moving toward a low-carbon economy. The Programme addresses the growing interest among business leaders to respond proactively towards the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Climate Leadership Programme is designed for senior leaders from business, government and non-governmental organisations with responsibilities within their organisation relating to climate, energy, resources and procurement. We also welcome nominations from senior CSR and sustainable development professionals, as well as those working in financial and investment roles.

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Latin America occupies a unique position in the carbon market as the largest generator of CERs (Carbon Emission Reduction Credits) per capita in the world. Whilst there is a lot of activity in Brazil and Mexico, there is a considerably smaller flow of projects in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Ecuador, Peru and Guatemala. Countries such as Venezuela and Belize have yet to discover their potential.

Carbon Markets Americas will bring local project developers together with the key investors and carbon credit buyers to really drive this market forward. Big technological barriers have been overcome and expertise has grown in the favored project areas, such as landfill methane and agricultural. However as the low hanging fruits have been harvested, project developers are now looking elsewhere to generating their credits and renewable energy projects are on the rise.

As Latin America is finding new ways to capitalize on the CDM, investors are looking to extend their geographical portfolios and decrease methodological risks through diversity. Now in its fourth year, Carbon Markets Americas will once again return to Sao Paulo and move to bigger premises to accommodate the region's demand. The conference and exhibition will provide an excellent meeting point for all players in the carbon market value chain, to network with project developers and meet potential clients from the region.

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Following the success of Green Power Conferences high level Solar Innovations & Investment Europe conference which was attended by over 120 participants this market leading event will now run an Asian edition in 2009.

With the Asian & Chinese solar market particularly flourishing Solar Innovations & Investment Asia will be run alongside the 4th Annual AsiaSolar Expo, an event that focuses on photovoltaic's, solar system projects and solar architecture. More than 350 exhibitors will be presenting their products and services across 20,000 m2 of exhibitor floor space in 2009 with AsiaSolar expecting more than 20,000 visitors.

Despite being one of the more established renewable energy fields, with only 4GW of installed capacity globally, solar is very much in the early stages compared to its potential market. The market is getting ever nearer to the point of grid parity on cost which will prove the tipping point for the industry. Investment is flowing into the solar industry at ever increasing levels; in 2007 alone US$2.8bn of venture capital and private equity entered the market enabling the solar market globally to add 40% in additional capacity. This conference will bring together the latest technical innovations with financial institutions investing in this industry. Attendees at the Solar Innovations & Investment conference will also have access to the AsiaSolar Expo from 30 March - 1 April.

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The biofuels industry is experiencing rapid growth both in production levels and new technologies. It is of utmost importance for all involved in the sector to keep abreast of all current activities i in order to maintain and build your position in the market.

The World Refining Association's Asian Biofuels Roundtable 2009 will provide a detailed view of this highly competitive field of biofuels from each sector within the industry including agriculture, agribusiness, biodiesel, ethanol and biogas producers, regional governments, financiers and investment companies, the transportation industry and cutting edge technology providers.

Leading biofuels experts from across the South East Asia and Pacific region will discuss their most recent experiences and future strategies.

This two day event will also provide excellent networking opportunities and extremely lively interactive question and answer sessions. Our inaugural Asian Biofuels Technology Innovation of the Year Award will also be presented during the evening drinks reception on Tuesday 24th March 2009.

The Asian Biofuels Roundtable 2009 is a must attend event for all involved in this very important sector.

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With over 1300 participants from 78+ countries, and 100+ exhibitors; the World Biofuels Markets congress is the largest biofuels event in Europe and is firmly established as the key meeting place for industry experts looking to share best practices and attract new clients.

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On behalf of the Nigeria Government, the NIPC (Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission) invites you to take part in Nigeria Infrastructure 2008, to take place in December 2008 at the ICC Abuja.

Nigeria Infrastructure will bring together Goverment Ministers, State Companies, Blue Chip International and Nigerian Companies, Industry Experts and Financiers.

This groundbreaking event will look at the huge investment opportunities across many sectors in the Nigeria Economy. It will focus on upcoming projects, current operations, case studies and the importance of Nigeria Content in all industries, including:

• Power & Steel
• Roads
• Commercial & Government Construction Projects
• Urban Renewal
• Telecoms
• Railways
• Airports & Aviation
• Healthcare
• The focus on 'in country' capacity building is fundamental to Nigeria's growth, and the part that international companies play in this development is hugely important.

The event will consist of a two day High Level Strategic Conference, a three day Exhibition, Breakout Session and Seminars focusing on Manufacturing and Capacity Building in Nigeria.

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2nd Conference on adaptation to climate change in developing countries

"How to operationalise adaptation to climate change in developing countries"

Last year several Dutch humanitarian and development NGOs organised a conference on adaptation to climate change in developing countries. Goal of the conference was to share experiences on adaptation of NGO practitioners, scientists, government officials and companies. By workshops focussing on themes (e.g. water, health, disasters) and regions (e.g. Africa, South-East Asia) we explored the impacts and consequences of climate change for developing countries.

This year operationalising adaptation to climate change in developing countries is the main theme. We know the possible threats that climate change can pose, but how do we translate this into our actions here and now? How to translate the general and long term climate scenario's in information for decision-making at community level? How can climate change adaptation strengthen the MDGs? How can climate change adaptation improve existing disaster risk management structures and their connection with sustainable development strategies. It basically comes down to a simple question:

"Now that we know that the climate is changing, what should we do different in our daily work in developing countries to adapt to the consequences of this change?"

Other goals of the day are to update participants on the state of the international UNFCCC negotiations and to offer good networking possibilities from where new collaborative initiatives can be developed.

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The approval of the Biofuel Industrial Strategy for South Africa in December provides fresh impetus to the Biofuels market in South Africa, providing a foundation and road map to push the market forward. The initial 2% biofuels penetration scenario (400m litres per annum) will create 25,000 jobs according to the strategy.

The 3rd Annual Biofuels Markets Africa will bring together executives from across Africa to discuss strategies that will enhance development of a sustainable regional biofuels industry.

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