UNU/UNITAR 1999 series on sustainable development in practice Session III: Workshop on COP4 and COP5 of the Climate Change Convention Organized jointly with the United Nations University United Nations Headquarters, New York   Introduction to the Series The United Nations University (UNU) and UNITAR annually organize a series of seminars and workshops to provide delegates in New York with skills and understanding of issues related to sustainable development, in particular the linkages between policy and practice. Objectives and Organization of Session III  To review the policy dimensions of the Climate Change debate in a debriefing on the Fourth Conference of Parties (COP4). The seminar will consist of lectures and analytical discussions focusing on the following questions: a) What was achieved in Buenos Aires? b) What plan of action has been developed in terms of negotiations, group positions and targets? c) What are some possible scenarios for the next round of negotiations at COP5, and beyond? Resource persons will speak from their direct analysis of current events, their involvement in the work of COP4, and the ongoing research and preparation for COP5. Some information on existing capacity-building programmes offered by UNU and UNITAR (CC:TRAIN) will also be provided in greater detail. Working Language English Dates 12 - 14 October 1999 Additional Resources UNITAR Training Programmes on Climate Change UNU Environment and Sustainable Development Programme UN Framework Convention on Climate Change   © 1999-2000 UNITAR, All Rights Reserved