The document summarizes the wrap up of an ACCRA regional conference held on September 28, 2011. The conference aimed to discuss challenges related to development and climate change, the role of governments and partners in addressing these issues, and ways forward. Key themes that emerged included the difficult nature of development exacerbated by climate change, the interconnectedness of climate change with other issues, the importance of adaptive capacity and innovation, and the need to share experiences across countries. The document also outlines next steps for the ACCRA initiative which include further research, capacity building, and beginning phase 2 of the program from November 2011.

1. Wrap up ACCRA regional conference, 28 September 2011

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