"Climate Change and Development Cooperation "

 is the subject of the second edition of theEuropean Development Days which take place in Lisbon on November 7-9 2007.
Thanks to the participation of over twenty Heads of State and government, and more than 1000 decision-makers, members of civil society, and world-class experts, the first edition of the European Development Days in November 2006 has been widely recognised as a major success.
The next edition of the European Development Days, in Lisbon, will provide concrete networking opportunities and an attractive social program.

Roundtable discussions will focus on a variety of issues, such as:

• the vulnerability of developing countries
• the protection of global public goods
• the impact of climate changes on spaces and populations
• the adaptations and opportunities that these changes are putting forward.

The European Union is not only the primary sponsor of development aid, but also a leader in international policy formulation.

The European Development Days improve our ability to foster open multi-actor dialogues where leading development professionals are brought together to exchange, listen and learn from partners.

For more information contact : dev-days@ec.europa.eu

"DevDays" 2006 in Pictures
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	"The first edition of the European Development Days marks the beginning of a process, which shall contribute to the work Europeans must undertake towards a more effective and harmonised development assistance. We are opening a new road and we will have to work all together to develop it…. Africa is a continent that remains trapped in poverty and distress but it is also a continent full of hope and potential. I am therefore proud that the first edition of the European Development Days will give us an opportunity to work towards a better future for Africans. The focus on Africa for its 2006 edition illustrates the conviction that we, Europeans, have the means and the will to help Africa turn this situation around. It is also pivotal for Europe to deliver more, better and faster aid in view of the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals. I am convinced that bringing all European professionals involved in development, in an open dialogue, will help to further improve our ideas, working methods and delivery."   Louis Michel, Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid