If you are located in or near the New York City area,

there is a one-day public seminar on Environmentally Induced Migration and Climate Change at the UN Headquarters on April 20th. It is being put on by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) as part of their Migration and Development seminar series. The 2010 series is organized in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the MacArthur Foundation.

The seminar features renowned experts from governments, the United Nations system, the International Organization for Migration, other

international organizations and civil society. Following their presentations, participants have an opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions with the speakers.

The event is targeted to members of permanent missions to the United Nations in New York, who work on climate change, migration or development issues, as well as those in civil society with academic or professional interest in the topic. Visit the website for more information and to register.