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This paper presents policy recommendations in advance of the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) in December 2009 in Copenhagen. Those recommendations derive from dialogues and analysis held and undertaken by one of the ICTSD project: "The Platform on Climate Change, Agriculture and Trade: Promoting Policy Coherence." The authors argue that open and equitable food and agricultural trade system will increase dialogue among trade, agricultural development and climate change policymakers and that this work will result in better policies. They also argue that efforts should focus on policies delivering win-win outcomes that enhance agricultural productivity, promote food security and a sustainable livelihood, and at the same time contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation.