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Phase-Out 2008: Working towards global phase-out of inefficient lighting
Location and date(s) of workshop:	Shanghai, China: 12-14 May 2008
Organiser(s):	Workshop initiated by the Australian Government, co-hosted by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), IEA and the China Association of Lighting Industries (CALI).
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Background:	The phase-out of inefficient lighting has been widely acclaimed as one of the most important short term initiatives in combating climate change. Phase-Out 2008 is an international forum for key stakeholders to meet and exchange information on the initiatives taking place around the globe. It is an opportunity to share experience and lessons learned, consider key challenges to the phase-out and implications for industry, and identify how the move towards efficient lighting can benefit from cooperation at the regional and international level.
Links to relevant documents:	Workshop programme