This conference will focus on the following themes: function and value of lagoon and coastal wetlands; climate change impacts; risk assessment, monitoring strategies and techniques; and adaptation and mitigation strategies and sustainable use.  

dates: 26-28 April 2004  
location: Venice, Italy  
contact: Palazzo Franchetti  
phone: 39-41-240-2511  
fax: 39-41-240-2512  
e-mail: venezia@corila.it  
www: http://www.corila.it/CoastWetchange/HomePage.html