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Runtime: 17'00" | 06-01-2010 18:03:03 | 3273 Hits

Outcome of the GCCA Asia Regional Conference on climate change

The video material features actions undertaken by the European Union to improve food security in developing countries vulnerable to natural disasters.


 The footage also includes interviews with:



  • Connie Hedegaard - Commissioner for Climate Action announcing the European Commission position after an on-site visit

  • Local representatives

  • Local inhabitants 


The footage ends with the Signature Ceremony of the Asia Joint Declaration on GCCA which states the partnership and common vision of the EU and its partners.


The GCCA


The GCCA was created to respond to the necessity of establishing an alliance between the European Union and developing countries most vulnerable to climate change. It fosters political dialogue between the European Union and developing countries and identifies technical and financial support.


The objective of the dialogue is to support the convergence of visions between Europe and developing countries on the negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in order to gather support for the 2009 Copenhagen Accord.


Its priority areas of interventions are:



  • Adaptation;

  • Reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation;

  • Enhancing participation in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM);

  • Promoting Disaster Risk Reduction;

  • Mainstreaming climate change into poverty reduction development strategies.









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