Greetings of Solidarity and Welcome!

With just over a month to go before the opening of the Asia Pacific Conference on Confronting the Food Crisis and Climate Change, PAN AP would like to welcome you to the official conference blog. Here you can find information on the speakers, plenary sessions, workshops and special events as well as updates from our partners, photos, videoclips, links and the latest news on climate change and the food crisis. You will also be able to find live updates of the sessions and workshops once the conference is underway.

The interrelated issues of climate change and the food crisis call for a united response from the people. Given the challenges faced by peasants, indigenous people, agricultural workers, women, fisherfolk, and consumers we must consolidate our strengths and lead the way forward in confronting the crises and bring about change.

The Asia Pacific Conference on Confronting the Food Crisis and Climate Change will provide a platform for learning and discussion featuring:

· The Threats and Challenges Posed by the Food Crisis and Climate Change
· People’s Movements, Resistance and Alternatives
· Consolidation of Plans and Strategies: Impacts and Actions for the Next 4 Years
· Cultural Presentations and Solidarity Building

More information can be found on the BEA Conference Webpage at: www.panap.net

Please check back regularly and post your comments as we countdown to September 27, 2009, in Penang!