23 to 26 March 2014
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
The GMS Working Groups on Agriculture and Environment (WGE, WGA) held a joint knowledge event and their respective annual meetings in Nay Pyi Taw on 25 and 26 March.
On 25 March, over 100 participants, including energy sector officials, attended the WGE-WGA knowledge event “Managing Natural Capital to Secure Food, Energy and Water Security."
On 26 March, the two Working groups hold their respective annual meetings, the WGA 11th Annual Meeting, and the WGE 20th Annual Meeting.
Preceding the above events, on 24 March, senior environment officials and EOC representatives held the 1st Task Force Meeting to plan for the 4th GMS Environment Ministers Meeting, which is scheduled for February 2015 in Myanmar.
Visit the event pages to find out more. Event materials, including presentations,are available for download.
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This formal gathering of ministers aimed to build a shared understanding among government and non-government environment leaders on key natural capital issues and solutions. During the meeting, the GMS Natural Capital Partnership considered and the closed door session provided a platform for Ministers to give directions and discuss approaches for addressing environment issues faced by the GMS. The 3-days of events concluded with the release of the Joint Ministerial Statement, which is expected to provide political support and direction for increasing investments in natural capital, driven by the WGE, and with continuing support from the Core Environment Program.
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