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Future Actions Dialogue An International Climate Treaty for Post-2012 World leaders have begun negotiations on the post-2012 international climate change agreement, and CCAP is engaged in these discussions through its Future Actions Dialogue (FAD). The FAD brings together senior climate change negotiators worldwide from 30-40 developed and developing countries for an open and inclusive discussion of producing practical options for a post-2012 international climate agreement. Partners and Stakeholders Participants meet twice a year to listen to and comment on the views of climate experts and colleagues representing diverse viewpoints. Interim discussions are held on specific topics via workgroups. During the past five years, partners have included participants from the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, South Korea, Sweden, Mexico, Japan, China, South Africa, Norway, Peru, France, Brazil, Australia, Chile, Argentina and Canada. Program Goals and Objectives The FAD combines the following elements to help advance the negotiations for a post-2012 international agreement: In-depth analysis and working papers that identify, elaborate and outline options for designing climate change mitigation actions by industrialized and developing countries; Outreach to key policy-makers to broaden the network of countries and individuals that understand the options discussed within the dialogue and contribute to the design of post-2012 options; Broaden the global understanding of options for a coordinated action on climate change mitigation, sustainable development and poverty alleviation in both developed and developing countries; Develop concrete, practical and field-tested options for future policy development; and Leverage and coordinate financial resources from a leading group of developed countries to build open communication and trust among developed and developing nations, and to support the development of future climate change actions.