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November 2008

Programme on a New Path for World DevelopmentManaging the Interconnected Challenges of Climate Change, Energy Security, Ecosystems and WaterPolicy Dialogue

Palace of Westminster, London,26

and 27

January, 2009

Preliminary Executive Summary

1. A Policy Dialogue will be convened by GLOBE International and the Club of Rome inthe Palace of Westminster, London on 26

and 27

January 2009, bringing togetherLegislators from the G8+5 countries with Club of Rome Members and scientists and expertsfrom around the world.2.

The discussions will draw on the results of an international conference of the Club of Rome which was held on 6

and 7

November in Winterthur, Canton of Zurich, on the topic:“

Managing the Interconnected Challenges of Climate Change, Energy Security, Ecosystemsand Water.”

The conclusions of the first meeting in Mexico City on 22

and 23

November of the“International Commission on Land Use Change and Ecosystems” established by the G8 + 5through GLOBE International will also be taken into account.4.

The aims of the Dialogue are:a.

To consider updated scientific and expert assessments on each of the issuesand their policy implications;b.

To identify policy-relevant connections between climate, energy, ecosystemsand water issues and between these and issues of economic recovery andfinancial system reform;c.

To identify choices, risks, contradictions and opportunities relevant to policyand to international negotiations;d.

To suggest lines of policy and action for further development.