Nansen Conference on Climate Change and Displacement in the 21st Century
Oslo, 6-7 June 2011
Nothing great and good can be furthered in the world without cooperation
Fridtjof Nansen
The Nansen Conference on Climate Change and Displacement in the 21st Century convened by the Norwegian Government on 6 and 7 June 2011, in Oslo, gathered together academic experts, representatives of governments, international agencies and civil society, with the objective of arriving at a set of recommendations for action. Topics for discussion included the vulnerability, resilience and capacity for adaptation of communities in areas that are prone to disasters and environmental changes due to climate change; the protection of displaced people; and the promotion of action to help prevent or manage displacement.
Climate change is by its nature an inter-generational issue. Therefore, a parallel youth conference was organised and resulted in a statement. One important message was that children and youth must be ensured real influence in identifying solutions to climate change issues.
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Chairpersons Summary – Nansen Conference on Climate Change and Displacement
