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Organized by:

• Centre for Environmental Monitoring (CSE) and the National Committee InfoClim

With the Financial Support of:

• Climate Change Adaptation in Africa Program (CCAA)
• International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and DFID

With the collaboration of:

• Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection, Retention Basins and Artificial Lakes

(MEPNBRLA)
 

INTRODUCTION

The international scientific community is now almost unanimous about the reality of climate change especially the increase in average temperature at Earth's surface and extreme events with significant consequences. Similarly, all the new studies indicate that Africa is the continent most vulnerable to climate variability and climate change due to many stresses to which it is submitted and its low capacity of adaptation. In fact, adaptation strategies to climate variability are being implemented, but they may prove inadequate for future climate change (IPCC, 2007). Thus, climate change really challenges to Sahelian communities particularly their survival in a fragile environment and rapidly changing.
Obviously, the question of adaptability to climate change is fundamental, but it should not overshadow the matter of the vulnerability of natural and human systems and the intensity changes that must be understood on the one hand but also especially the issue of access to information. To cope with this problem, local and national actors must become aware of the phenomenon, monitor changes reality on the ground and have strategies for adaptation and anticipation. The topic of this colloquium, "Adaptation to climate change: Strategies for exchange and sharing of information for the benefit of communities?" responds to the fact that having good information is central in providing appropriate solutions to the problems of adaptation to climate change. The issue of sharing knowledge is very important for innovation and decision-making. This colloquium will present a platform for exchanging information and experiences on strategies for information sharing and the implementation of adaptation strategies for climate change. It is organized in the framework of the InfoClim project "participative information platform for the adaptation of vulnerable communities to climate change” with financial support of IDRC and DFID within Climate Change Adaptation in Africa Program (CCAA).
Emphasis will be placed on emerging issues such as: "the sharing of information in the management of extreme events and natural disasters, " the use and dissemination of information: what are the roles and expectations of communities? ", "the flow of information towards or coming from researchers for one hand and towards or coming from decision-makers on the other hand.
The Symposium will include an introductory plenary session and thematic sections relating to subjects such as: the state of knowledge on climate change; which information for adaptation to climate change at the local level; roles of media in information dissemination; gender and climate change; endogenous knowledge and climate crisis management: validity and strategies for disseminating information; sharing experiences of multi-actors information platforms.

PARTICIPANTS

This colloquium is especially intended for participants who wish to share their expertise for a better flow of information to the benefit of communities.

ENTRY FORMALITIES

• TRAVEL DOCUMENTS  

Any visitor coming to Senegal, except ECOWAS Nationals, should have a valid passport, an identity document or travel document recognized by international conventions.

• ENTRY VISAS

An entry visa is required for any visitor, except ECOWAS Member States citizens or citizens from States with which Senegal signed reciprocity agreement for visas.

These visas may be obtained with Senegal diplomatic missions abroad.

• HEATH RULES

It is recommended to take all disposals against Malaria.

• WELCOME

A Committee has been set up to welcome participants and take them from the airport to their place of accommodation.

• REGISTRATION

Registration will be made at the meeting place the 6th July 2010 before the beginning of the colloquium.

COLLOQUIUM VENUE AND PROCEEDINGS

The colloquium will be held at Meridien President Hotel.
A detailed programme will be provided to participants on due course. 

ACCOMMODATION

All participants who will be taken into charge by the Organizational Committee will be accommodated at Fleur de Lys Hotel -www.hotelfleurdelysdakar.com-, located on Pointe des Almadies Street in Dakar. A shuttle will be available for their transfer from the airport to the hotel.

Participants who wish to attend the colloquium on their own charge will have the choice within a large range of hotels, residences and inns selected for their imposing image, accessibility and the quality of services.

- Meridien President Hotel, on Almadies Street, www.lemeridien.com/dakar
- Arcanes Hotel Residence, in Point E Street 4, between streets A & B, www.arcanes-sn.com 
- Piscine Olympique Nationale, in Point E between streets E & F, www.piscineolympique.sn
- Marie Lucienne Inn, in Point E Street A x 2 Point E

Otherwise, they can visit the following website designed for Senegal Hotels to make other choices: http://www.au-senegal.com/Dakar-hotels-campements-et.html

For the Hotel you might choose, you could have information on prices and booking conditions online or by calling.

Further information related to these hotels is available online on the colloquium website

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• WEATHER

In Senegal, July coincides very often with the rainy season. It is therefore recommended to wear consequently and take all disposals.

• CURRENCY

The local currency is the CFA Franc
Exchange Rate:

• Euro1 = CFA F 655.957
•   $ 1 = CFA F 500

But the exchange rate can fluctuate.

• LOCAL TIME

The local time corresponds to Universal Time (UT)

CONTACTS

For any useful information on this Colloquium, please contact:

The Secretariat for the Colloquium
Centre de Suivi Ecologique (CSE)
Tel: (+221)33 825 80 66/67
Fax: (+221)33 825 81 68
Dakar-Senegal
csecolloque2010@cse.sn

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