Conference on climate change, African development - Ethiopia will on Monday host the first conference on climate change and development in Africa, as part of efforts to strengthen the continent's stand and participation at international negotiations on climate change

The debate will bring together policy makers, academics and organizations involved in the issues to help Africa to catch up in terms of policy formulation and decision making on the topics.

The conference is being jointly organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB).

It is aimed at ensuring that the concerns and priorities of the continent are duly taken into account in the international fight against climate change.

Pana 16/10/2011