New Foundations for the Future

SF is partnering with Yale University and UNITAR to support the 2nd Global Conference on Environmental Governance and Democracy.

The conference will take place at Yale University, New Haven, USA from 17-19 September 2010 in the margins of the United Nations Millennium Development Goal Summit, 20-22 September, New York.

The 2nd Global Conference on Environmental Governance and Democracy will focus on the theme of Strengthening Institutions to Address Climate Change and Advance a Green Economy, the event will take stock of and examine the role of institutional structures and decision-making procedures in fostering (or impeding) low carbon and climate resilient development. Anticipated outcomes of the conference include a research agenda and enhanced knowledge sharing to better understand the openness, transparency, accountability and effectiveness of institutions engaged in action to address climate change and foster a green economy.

For more information please see the conference flyer