International conference set to open in Kenya on climate change

NAIROBI, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- An international conference is due to open in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Thursday to discuss the impact of the climate change on Africa, organizers announced here Tuesday.
A statement from the Africa Commission said the conference will bring together experts on climate change, representatives from the private sector, academia, government and the civil society, as well as youth organizations.
"Climate change is likely to have a major impact on economic growth, employment creation and poverty reduction in Africa," the statement said.
"Climate change may also provide new opportunities in the form of access to new sources of investment and finance, new market niches for agricultural products and renewable energy; perhaps forging new global partnerships for sustainable development."
The conference initiated by the Danish government will be opened by Kenya's Prime Minister Raila Odinga under the theme: "Employment & Economic Growth – The Challenge of Climate Change" and will bring to father 18 members of the Africa Commission.
The Africa Commission was launched in April 2008. The aim of the Commission is to present new ideas and strategies to strengthen international development cooperation with Africa.