Presentation on the Community Based Adaptation Exchange platform (CBAX) based at the Institute of Development Studies

1. Community Based Adaptation Exchange (CBA-X) Date: 21-27 February, 2010 Blane Harvey

2. Introduction The CBA-X platform facilitates the exchange of community based adaptation knowledge, between continents, sectors and disciplines with a focus on: 1. News and commentary 2. Cutting edge research 3. Relevant case studies 4. Tools and practice

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