[Pil-pc-oceania] MEDIA ADVISORY: State of the Union address may announce new line on global warming

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IFPRI MEDIA ADVISORY

For more information or to schedule an interview, contact:
Michele Pietrowski, m.pietrowski at cgiar.org, +1 (202) 862-4630
Veronica O'Connor, v.oconnor at cgiar.org, +1 (202) 862-8177
 
Climate Change, Bioenergy, and Agriculture: What Does It Mean for
Developing Countries?

State of the Union address to include new policies on global warming and
Ethanol.

In his State of the Union Address on Tuesday, U.S. President George W.
Bush is expected to announce a shift in climate change policy and to
call for significant increases in ethanol usage.

What are the implications for developing countries, where global climate
change poses particular risks to poor farmers? What impact would
increased use of biofuels have on food supplies?

Experts at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
conduct research on these and related issues, and are available for
comment. You can also access three recent publications by IFPRI on these
topics at: http://www.ifpri.org/media/20060122Bushsua.asp

How Will Agriculture Adapt to a Shifting Climate?

The Promises and Challenges of Biofuels for the Poor in Developing
Countries 

Experts at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
conduct research on these and related issues, and are available for
comment. You can also access three recent publications by IFPRI on these
topics at: http://www.ifpri.org/media/20060122Bushsua.asp