Though the entire world confronts the threat of climate change, developing countries are poised to bear the brunt of its ill effects. Clustered in tropical areas, they risk experiencing increased natural disasters and facing dramatic declines in agricultural productivity. Moreover, developing countries are least able to afford the precautionary measures necessary to protect against global climate change. On the other hand, developing countries may also use the climate change threat as an opportunity to "leapfrog" the dirtier technologies of the industrialized world. A growing number of scholars and development practitioners are addressing these questions, and YPFP is delighted to welcome David Wheeler, Senior Fellow at the Center for Global Development, to speak on this important issue.

This discussion will take place from 6:30-8:00 pm on Thursday, December 13. To attend, please register by responding to events@ypfp.org.