1. DFID Climate Change Implementation Strategy NGO Consultation INTRODUCTIONDFID AND CLIMATE CHANGE

2. Delivering on our commitments Primary purpose of this process is to outline how we are going to deliver on our climate change commitments. To do this we need to; Understand the challenges Define our role Make it happen Work with others INTRODUCTIONDFID AND CLIMATE CHANGE

3. Understanding the challenges Climate change has huge implications for development. It is both an opportunity and a threat. We have identified three key challenges; Build a fair and equitable global deal Promote low carbon development Help countries adapt to climate change DFID AND CLIMATE CHANGE

4. Defining our role Climate change will affect all aspects of the fight against poverty. Our response to climate change is therefore the responsibility of all those working to reduce poverty. The role of the UK government and DFID within this The role multilaterals The role of the international community The role of civil society The role of the private sector DFID AND CLIMATE CHANGE

5. Making it happen To meet these challenges, DFID will need to work on climate change across the organisation, making use of a range of activities (e.g. research, demonstration, capacity building etc.). We will also need to balance our efforts between… The immediate goal of the outcome we want from the UNFCCC negotiations in 2009 The longer term aim of helping developing countries achieve low carbon development and climate change adaptation DFID AND CLIMATE CHANGE

6. Work with others DFID will need to work closely with all its partners, including civil society. In the coming months, we would like to do the following with NGOs Explore ongoing policy issues Develop up our work plans Identify opportunities for joint working DFID AND CLIMATE CHANGE