This Regional Workshop for Africa on Article 6 of the UNFCCC (Education, Training and Public Awareness) is organized in response to a request by the Conference of Parties (COP) at its 13th session (Bali, December 2007) (decision 9/CP.13). It aims to: contribute to the intermediate review of progress in 2010; evaluate its effectiveness; and identify emerging gaps and opportunities. The discussions at the workshop are expected to contribute to assessing the level of implementation of the New Delhi work programme in the region, identifying needs and persistent gaps, with a view to making recommendations on how to enhance the level of implementation of Article 6 activities and to contribute to the interim review process.  

dates: 13-16 September 2010  
venue: LAICO Atlantic Banjul Hotel, P.O Box 296 Banjul, The Gambia Marina Parade  
location: Banjul, Gambia  
contact: UNFCCC Secretariat  
phone: +49-228 815-1000  
fax: +49-228 815-1999  
e-mail: secretariat@unfccc.int  
www: http://unfccc.int/cooperation_and_support/education_and_outreach/items/5645.php