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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are pleased to forward you the invitation and draft agenda for the
<b>MARD-UNDP-GIZ International Support Group (ISG) Plenary Meeting 2016 </b>with the theme ‘<i>International Cooperation for a Sustainable Agriculture Adaptable to Climate Change and Weather Extremes</i>.’ The meeting will take place on Tuesday 6 December,
from 8am till 12 at the Melia hotel.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The meeting will focus on learning from the El Nino drought and salt water intrusion response, priorities for drought recovery and climate resilience, and identify opportunities for collaboration on climate change adaptation and resilience.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Your participation is very much welcomed. Kindly register with the email address as mentioned in the invitation letter.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Miguel<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">UN RCO Focal Point on Humanitarian Issues<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For UN publications on the drought recovery and other emergencies, click
<a href="http://www.un.org.vn/en/publications/cat_view/226-emmergency-situation-report.html">
here</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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