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ADVANCE VERSION
United Nations
FCCC
/SBSTA/2021/2
Distr.: General
3 September 2021
Original: English
Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice
Fifty-second to fifty-fifth session
Glasgow, 31 October to 6 November 2021
Item 2(a) of the provisional agenda
Organizational matters
Adoption of the agenda
Provisional agenda and annotations
†
Note by the Executive Secretary
1
I.
Provisional agenda
2
1.
2.
Opening of the session.
Organizational matters:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Adoption of the agenda;
Organization of the work of the session;
Election of officers other than the Chair;
Mandated events.
Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.
Report of the Adaptation Committee (for 2019, 2020 and 2021).
*
Report of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss
and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts (for 2020 and 2021).
*
Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform.
Development and transfer of technologies: joint annual report of the Technology
Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (for 2020 and
2021).
*
Koronivia joint work on agriculture.
*
Sources of input for the global stocktake under the Paris Agreement.
Matters related to science and review:
(a)
Research and systematic observation;
8.
9.
10.
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1
2
This document was scheduled for publication after the standard publication date owing to
circumstances beyond the submitter's control.
The
abbreviations and acronyms list
can be found at the end of the document.
Joint SBSTA–SBI agenda items are marked with an asterisk.
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(b)
11.
12.
Second periodic review of the long-term global goal under the Convention and
of overall progress towards achieving it.
*
Matters relating to the forum on the impact of the implementation of response
measures serving the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.
*
Methodological issues under the Convention:
(a)
(b)
Training programme for review experts for the technical review of greenhouse
gas inventories of Parties included in Annex I to the Convention;
Training programme for review experts for the technical review of biennial
reports and national communications of Parties included in Annex I to the
Convention;
Revision of the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories for
Parties included in Annex I to the Convention;
Guidelines for the technical review of information reported under the
Convention related to greenhouse gas inventories, biennial reports and national
communications by Parties included in Annex I to the Convention;
Greenhouse gas data interface;
Common metrics to calculate the carbon dioxide equivalence of greenhouse
gases;
Emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
13.
Methodological issues under the Kyoto Protocol:
(a)
(b)
Land use, land-use change and forestry under Article 3, paragraphs 3–4, of the
Kyoto Protocol and under the clean development mechanism;
Implications of the inclusion of reforestation of lands with forest in exhaustion
as afforestation and reforestation clean development mechanism project
activities.
14.
Methodological issues under the Paris Agreement:
(a)
Common reporting tables for the electronic reporting of the information in the
national inventory reports of anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals
by sinks of greenhouse gases;
Common tabular formats for the electronic reporting of the information
necessary to track progress made in implementing and achieving nationally
determined contributions under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement;
Common tabular formats for the electronic reporting of the information on
financial, technology development and transfer, and capacity-building support
provided and mobilized, as well as support needed and received, under Articles
9–11 of the Paris Agreement;
Outlines of the biennial transparency report, national inventory document and
technical expert review report pursuant to the modalities, procedures and
guidelines for the transparency framework for action and support;
Training programme for technical experts participating in the technical expert
review.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
15.
Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of
the Paris Agreement;
Rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6,
paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement;
Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to
in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement.
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Market and non-market mechanisms under the Convention:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Framework for various approaches;
Non-market-based approaches;
New market-based mechanism.
17.
18.
Cooperation with other international organizations.
Annual reports on technical reviews:
(a)
Technical review of information reported under the Convention by Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention in their biennial reports and national
communications;
Technical review of greenhouse gas inventories of Parties included in Annex I
to the Convention;
Technical review of greenhouse gas inventories and other information reported
by Parties included in Annex I, as defined in Article 1, paragraph 7, of the
Kyoto Protocol.
(b)
(c)
19.
20.
Other matters.
Closure of and report on the session.
II. Annotations to the provisional agenda
1.
Opening of the session
1.
The first part of the 2021 session of the SBSTA was held from 31 May to 17 June
2021 in a virtual setting. It was opened by the SBSTA Chair, Tosi Mpanu Mpanu
(Democratic Republic of the Congo).
2.
The second part of the session (SBSTA 52–55) will be opened on Sunday,
31 October 2021.
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2.
(a)
Organizational matters
Adoption of the agenda
3.
The provisional agenda, prepared by the Executive Secretary in agreement with the
Chair, will be presented for adoption on 31 October. It reflects the SBSTA mandates for
2020–2021 (SBSTA 52–55).
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Further information
Provisional agenda and annotations. Note by the Executive
Secretary
https://unfccc.int/event/sbsta-52-55
(b)
Organization of the work of the session
4.
After deciding to postpone SBSTA 52 to 2021, the Bureau of the governing bodies,
to enable work mandated for 2020 and 2021 to be delivered at COP 26 with a view to bringing
the UNFCCC process back on track by the end of 2021, to the extent possible, requested the
secretariat to proceed in operationalizing the following criteria:
4
3
4
As agreed at the meeting of the Bureau of the COP, the CMP and the CMA on 15 June 2021; see
https://unfccc.int/documents/279103.
See
https://unfccc.int/documents/249956.
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(a)
Maintaining the original timelines for mandates and submission deadlines to
the extent possible, and informally advancing work mandated to be initiated in 2020,
particularly if mandated to conclude in 2020 or 2021;
(b)
Maintaining the mandated number of meetings and delivering reports of the
constituted bodies as originally planned in 2020–2021. In this regard, meetings of the
constituted bodies mandated to be held in conjunction with a session can be held virtually in
the absence of a session;
(c)
Extending the existing membership of the Convention, Kyoto Protocol and
Paris Agreement bodies as needed until successors can be appointed or elected;
(d)
possible.
Holding events in 2020 that were scheduled to be held in 2020, to the extent
5.
On 15 April 2021, the Bureau agreed to extend the first sessional period of 2021 by
one week (31 May to 17 June) to allow adequate coordination time and account for the
challenges and constraints of remote participation.
5
During that sessional period, the SBSTA
conducted work informally in a virtual setting on several issues
6
on the draft provisional
agenda.
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6.
The SBSTA Chair prepared, with the assistance of co-facilitators,
8
informal notes to
capture the progress of that informal work.
9
The elements outlined in the informal notes are
not exhaustive, have no formal status and should not be considered final in any way. They
have been prepared to assist Parties in advancing the discussions and do not prejudge further
work or prevent Parties from expressing their views at any time.
7.
Detailed information on the work at this session will be made available on the session
web page.
10
Delegates are invited to refer to the overview schedule and any programme or
calendar of events on the UNFCCC website
11
and to regularly consult the closed-circuit
television screens and the virtual conference platform for an up-to-date schedule of the work
of the SBSTA. The presiding officers will propose cut-off times for group work and deadlines
for the submission of conclusions so they can be made available in all six official languages
of the United Nations for the closing plenary.
(c)
Election of officers other than the Chair
8.
Background:
The SBSTA will elect its Vice-Chair and Rapporteur for 2022.
12
When
the SBSTA exercises its functions with regard to matters concerning the Kyoto Protocol, any
member of its Bureau representing a Party to the Convention but, at that time, not a Party to
the Kyoto Protocol shall be replaced by an additional member to be elected by and among
the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol. This applies mutatis mutandis to the Paris Agreement.
9.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to elect its Vice-Chair and Rapporteur.
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/bodies/election-and-
membership
Further
information
(d)
Mandated events
10.
In line with the guidance of the Bureau to minimize delays and maximize progress,
the following events mandated to take place in conjunction with the SBSTA sessions in 2020
were convened in a virtual setting:
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
See
https://unfccc.int/documents/273542.
See the SBSTA Chair’s scenario note of 7 May 2021 at
https://unfccc.int/documents/274042.
Draft provisional agenda issued on 27 April 2021; available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/273744.
See the full list of co-facilitators at
https://unfccc.int/event/SBSTA-may-june-2021.
See
https://unfccc.int/documents/279105
(the links to the informal notes are in the annex).
https://unfccc.int/event/sbsta-52-55.
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/conferences/glasgow-climate-change-conference.
See
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/Notification%20to%20Parties%20on%202020%20
elections%20Signed%20by.pdf.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
The 3
rd
meeting of the KCI;
13
Two workshops under the KJWA;
14
The twelfth meeting of the research dialogue;
15
Earth Information Day 2020;
16
The first session of the first meeting of SED2;
17
(f)
SBSTA dialogue on the ocean and climate change to consider how to
strengthen adaptation and mitigation action in this context
;
18
(g)
SBSTA dialogue on the relationship between land and climate change
adaptation related matters;
19
(h)
The 3
rd
and 4
th
meetings of the FWG of the LCIPP and a series of virtual events,
including a stakeholder dialogue, a webinar and a special event;
20
(i)
A series of technical expert meetings on mitigation and adaptation in support
of the technical examination processes on mitigation and adaptation.
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11.
The following mandated events took place in conjunction with the first part of the
2021 session of the SBSTA in a virtual setting:
(a)
(b)
The 4
th
meeting of the KCI;
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The second session of the first meeting of SED2;
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(c)
An in-session dialogue under the LCIPP on good practices for the participation
of indigenous peoples and local communities in national climate policymaking;
24
(d)
(e)
12.
The thirteenth meeting of the research dialogue;
25
Two workshops under the KJWA.
26
The following mandated events will take place in conjunction with this session:
(a)
The 6
th
meeting of the FWG (see para. 30 below);
(b)
A meeting and multi-stakeholder workshop with indigenous knowledge
holders under the LCIPP (activities 1 and 8 of the LCIPP initial two-year workplan; see
para. 29 below);
(c)
The 14
th
NWP Focal Point Forum, on biodiversity and climate change
adaptation (see para. 17 below);
(d)
13
14
15
16
17
18
The 5
th
meeting of the KCI (see para. 57 below);
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
See
https://unfccc.int/event/KCI3.
See
https://unfccc.int/topics/land-use/workstreams/agriculture#eq-1.
See
http://unfccc.int/node/210302.
See
https://unfccc.int/node/253955.
See
https://unfccc.int/event/first-meeting-of-the-structured-expert-dialogue.
As per decision 1/CP.25, para. 31. An informal summary report on the dialogue is available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/273806.
As per decision 1/CP.25, para. 32. An informal summary report on the dialogue is available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/278785.
See
https://unfccc.int/topics/local-communities-and-indigenous-peoples-platform/the-big-
picture/lcipp/events-meetings-and-workshops-lcipp.
See
http://tep-a.org/technical-expert-meetings-on-adaptation/
and
https://unfccc.int/topics/mitigation/workstreams/technical-examination-process-on-mitigation.
See
https://unfccc.int/event/KCI4part1
and
https://unfccc.int/event/KCI4Part2;
see also para. 57
below.
See
https://unfccc.int/event/first-meeting-of-the-structured-expert-dialogue-of-the-second-periodic-
review-session-2;
see also para. 53 below.
See
https://lcipp.unfccc.int/good-practices-participation-indigenous-peoples-and-local-communities-
national-climate-policy.
See
https://unfccc.int/node/254071.
See
https://unfccc.int/event/koronivia-intersessional-workshop-part-1.
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(e)
(f)
The second meeting of SED2 (see para. 53 below);
Earth Information Day 2021 (see para. 48 below).
3.
Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to
climate change
13.
Background:
The NWP is a demand-driven UNFCCC knowledge-to-action hub on
adaptation and resilience. Parties’
needs are addressed under
the NWP in collaboration with
over 425 partners representing a diversity of knowledge and expertise, coalitions and
networks, constituted bodies, Parties and experts working in different thematic areas, sectors,
regions and countries.
14.
Since SBSTA 50, the focus of the NWP has been on strengthening collaboration for
the curation, production and communication of knowledge and for closing knowledge gaps
and scaling up adaptation action in countries and subregions through the Lima Adaptation
Knowledge Initiative and in thematic areas such as forests and grasslands, and oceans, coastal
areas and ecosystems. Constituted bodies collaborate on NWP activities in response to the
needs of developing countries, including in support of the implementation of the Paris
Agreement.
15.
SBSTA 56 (June 2022) will take stock of the operational and institutional modalities
of the NWP with a view to assessing the performance and effectiveness of the NWP in
addressing knowledge needs relevant to the implementation of the Paris Agreement. At
SBSTA 48 it was agreed that the SBSTA would determine the modalities of the stocktake
in 2021.
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16.
In May–June 2021 the SBSTA conducted work informally on matters related to the
NWP and the Chair prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal note to
capture progress.
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17.
The 14
th
NWP Focal Point Forum, on biodiversity and climate change adaptation, will
be held under the guidance of the SBSTA Chair in conjunction with this session.
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18.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to consider progress in implementing activities
under the NWP, drawing on the annual reports for 2020 and 2021 prepared for the session,
and to provide any further guidance, including on the modalities of the stocktake referred to
in paragraph 15 above.
FCCC/SBSTA/2020/INF.1
Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi
work programme on impacts, vulnerability and
adaptation to climate change. Report by the secretariat
Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi
work programme on impacts, vulnerability and
adaptation to climate change. Report by the secretariat
http://unfccc.int/nwp
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Further information
4.
Report of the Adaptation Committee (for 2019, 2020 and 2021)
*
19.
Background:
SB 51 could not conclude consideration of the 2019 report of the AC.
30
In accordance with rule 16 of the draft rules of procedure being applied, the matter has been
included in the provisional agenda for this session.
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28
29
30
As per document FCCC/SBSTA/2018/4, para. 28.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/279107.
As per document FCCC/SBSTA/2018/4, para. 19(e), the AC identified the theme for the Forum as the
link between climate change adaptation and biodiversity; see
https://unfccc.int/documents/194841.
See documents FCCC/SBI/2019/20, para. 38, and FCCC/SBSTA/2019/5, para. 10.
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20.
The AC held its 17
th
, 18
th
and 19
th
meetings virtually. The 20
th
meeting will also be
held virtually, from 7 to 10 September 2021.
21.
Information on progress of the AC since 2019 in implementing its workplan, including
fulfilling relevant mandates from the subsidiary and governing bodies is contained in the
annual reports of the AC for 2020 and 2021.
22.
Action:
The SBSTA and the SBI will be invited to continue their consideration of the
2019 report of the AC, consider its reports for 2020 and 2021 and recommend a draft decision
for consideration and adoption at COP 26 and CMA 3.
FCCC/SB/2019/3
FCCC/SB/2020/2
FCCC/SB/2021/6
Further information
Report of the Adaptation Committee
Report of the Adaptation Committee
Report of the Adaptation Committee
https://unfccc.int/Adaptation-Committee
5.
Report of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International
Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change
Impacts (for 2020 and 2021)
*
23.
Background:
COP 19 and 20 requested the Executive Committee to report annually
to the COP through the subsidiary bodies and to make recommendations, as appropriate.
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Subsequently, Article 8, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement provided that the Warsaw
International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change shall be
subject to the authority and guidance of the CMA.
24.
The 2020 report of the Executive Committee highlights the Committee’s progress in
implementing its five-year rolling workplan, including the work of its expert groups and
recommendations thereon.
25.
The Executive Committee held its 11
th
, 12
th
and 13
th
meetings virtually. The 14
th
meeting will also be held virtually, in separate sessions, between 7 and 24 September 2021.
In addition, all five expert groups held meetings.
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26.
The 2021 report of the Executive Committee is expected to inform on the progress in
the work of the expert groups and organizations providing technical assistance to developing
countries under the Santiago network for averting, minimizing and addressing loss and
damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change.
27.
Action:
The SBSTA and the SBI will be invited to consider the 2020 and 2021 reports
of the Executive Committee and recommend a draft decision to the appropriate body or
bodies.
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FCCC/SB/2020/3
Report of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw
International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated
with Climate Change Impacts
Report of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw
International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated
with Climate Change Impacts
https://unfccc.int/wim-excom
FCCC/SB/2021/4 and
Add. 1–2
Further information
31
32
33
Decision 2/CP.19, para. 3.
See
https://unfccc.int/topics/adaptation-and-resilience/workstreams/loss-and-damage-ld/workshop-
and-meetings.
Noting the ongoing consideration of the governance of the Warsaw International Mechanism.
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6.
Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform
28.
Background:
The LCIPP was established to promote exchange of experience and best
practices, build capacity for engagement of LCIPP stakeholders in the UNFCCC process and
harness the power of diverse knowledge systems and innovations in designing and
implementing climate policy and action.
29.
Since COP 25, the FWG has been implementing the LCIPP initial two-year workplan,
including 12 activities, and additional mandated activities such as developing a dedicated
web portal.
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30.
COP 24 requested the FWG to report on its outcomes, including a draft second three-
year workplan, and on activities under the LCIPP for consideration by the COP through the
SBSTA in 2021.
35
The workplan was prepared by the FWG at its 5
th
meeting, held virtually
from 21 to 24 June 2021, and is annexed to the report on the meeting.
36
The 6
th
meeting of
the FWG will be convened in conjunction with this session.
31.
COP 24 decided
37
that the SBSTA will review the outcomes and activities of the FWG
in 2021 and make recommendations to the COP with a view to it adopting a decision on the
outcome of the review.
32.
COP 24 requested the SBSTA to consider, in the context of the FWG review, and
taking into account progress related to the representation of local communities, the addition
of at least three more representatives of local communities, as well as a process for the
appointment of such representatives, and an equal number of Party representatives, with a
view to recommending a draft decision on the representation of local communities on the
LCIPP for consideration and adoption by the COP.
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33.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to review the outcomes and activities of the FWG,
taking into account the report on its 5
th
meeting, including the second three-year workplan,
and progress related to the representation of local communities with a view to recommending
a draft decision on these matters for consideration and adoption at COP 26.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/4
The 1
st
meeting of the Facilitative Working Group of the Local
Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform. Report by the
secretariat
Report of the Facilitative Working Group of the Local
Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform
https://unfccc.int/LCIPP
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Further information
7.
Development and transfer of technologies: joint annual report of the
Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre
and Network (for 2020 and 2021)
*
34.
Background:
COP 20 decided that the TEC and the CTCN shall continue to prepare a
joint annual report to the COP, through the subsidiary bodies, on their respective activities
and the performance of their respective functions.
39
COP 21 decided that the TEC and the
CTCN shall report to the CMA, through the subsidiary bodies, on their activities to support
the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
40
CMA 1 took note of the recommendation of
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35
36
37
38
39
40
See
https://unfccc.int/topics/local-communities-and-indigenous-peoples-platform/the-big-
picture/lcipp/initial-workplan-2020-2021-of-the-local-communities-and-indigenous-peoples-platform.
Decision 2/CP.24, para. 24.
https://lcipp.unfccc.int/events/5th-meeting-facilitative-working-group-fwg5.
Decision 2/CP.24, para. 27.
Decision 2/CP.24, para. 4.
Decision 17/CP.20, para. 4.
Decision 1/CP.21, para. 68.
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the TEC and the CTCN to prepare and submit their joint annual report to both the COP and
the CMA.
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35.
In 2020–2021, the TEC and the CTCN convened several meetings virtually to advance
the implementation of activities agreed in their workplans and programmes of work.
36.
Action:
The SBSTA and the SBI will be invited to consider the joint annual reports of
the TEC and the CTCN for 2020 and 2021 and to recommend a draft decision for
consideration and adoption at COP 26 and CMA 3.
FCCC/SB/2020/4
FCCC/SB/2021/5
Further information
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee
and the Climate Technology Centre and Network for 2020
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee
and the Climate Technology Centre and Network for 2021
www.unfccc.int/ttclear
and
https://www.ctc-n.org
8.
Koronivia joint work on agriculture
*
37.
Background:
Under the KJWA, the SBSTA and the SBI jointly address issues related
to agriculture, including through workshops and expert meetings, by working with
constituted bodies under the Convention and taking into consideration the vulnerabilities of
agriculture to climate change and approaches to addressing food security.
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38.
The SBSTA and SBI Chairs convened informal consultations virtually on 13 April
2021 and invited Parties to share their views on possible next steps in preparing a report to
COP 26 on the progress and outcomes of the KJWA.
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39.
Workshops under the Koronivia road map
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have been conducted on topic 2(d)
(Improved nutrient use and manure management towards sustainable and resilient
agricultural systems) during SB 51; and on topics 2(e) (Improved livestock management
systems, including agropastoral production systems and others) and 2(f) (Socioeconomic and
food security dimensions of climate change in the agricultural sector) virtually during the
UNFCCC Climate Dialogues 2020.
40.
The first part of the workshop mandated to take place between SB 51 and 52 was held
virtually in May–June 2021 with a focus on element (a),
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while the second part, with a focus
on element (b),
46
will be held before this session.
41.
In May–June 2021 the SBSTA and SBI Chairs conducted work informally and
prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, four informal notes to capture the progress
of the work
47
and the discussions on the outcomes of the three mandated workshops
conducted in the sessional period (on 2(d), 2(e) and 2(f)).
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42.
Action:
The SBSTA and the SBI will be invited to continue their joint work on issues
relating to agriculture drawing on the workshop reports prepared for the session and taking
into account submissions from Parties and observers, with a view to reporting thereon at
COP 26.
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
Decision 15/CMA.1, para. 4.
As per decision 4/CP.23, para. 1.
See
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/bodies/subsidiary-bodies/sbi-chair-lobby#eq-6.
FCCC/SBSTA/2018/4, annex I.
Sustainable land and water management, including integrated watershed management strategies, to
ensure food security.
Strategies and modalities for scaling up implementation of best practices, innovations and
technologies that increase resilience and sustainable production in agricultural systems.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/278837.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/278135, https://unfccc.int/documents/278918
and
https://unfccc.int/documents/278917.
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Improved nutrient use and manure management towards
sustainable and resilient agricultural systems. Workshop
report by the secretariat
Improved livestock management systems, including
agropastoral production systems and others. Workshop report
by the secretariat
Socioeconomic and food security dimensions of climate
change in the agricultural sector. Workshop report by the
secretariat
Sustainable land and water management, including integrated
watershed management strategies, to ensure food security.
Workshop report by the secretariat
https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/submissionsstaging/Pages/Home.
aspx
(in the search field, type “Koronivia” and select years
2019, 2020 and 2021, or type
“voluntary submissions 2021”)
https://unfccc.int/topics/land-use/workstreams/agriculture
FCCC/SB/2021/1
FCCC/SB/2021/2
FCCC/SB/2021/3
Submissions
Further information
9.
Sources of input for the global stocktake under the Paris Agreement
43.
Background:
CMA 1 invited the SBSTA to complement the non-exhaustive lists of
sources of input for the global stocktake in decision 19/CMA.1, paragraphs 36–37, at its
session held prior to the information collection and preparation component of the stocktake,
as appropriate, taking into account the thematic areas of the stocktake and the importance of
leveraging national-level reporting.
49
44.
In May–June 2021 the SBSTA conducted work on this matter informally and the
Chair prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, informal notes to capture progress.
50
45.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to conclude its consideration of this matter at this
session.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/topics/science/workstreams/global-stocktake
10.
(a)
Matters related to science and review
Research and systematic observation
46.
Background:
The secretariat organized the following mandated events virtually in
2020–2021 with the participation of Parties and relevant organizations:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Twelfth meeting of the research dialogue, on 24–25 November 2020;
51
Earth Information Day 2020, on 30 November 2020;
52
Thirteenth meeting of the research dialogue, in June 2021.
53
47.
The summary reports on the three events are available on the respective web pages,
referred to in paragraph 46 above.
48.
Earth Information Day 2021 will take place at this session.
54
49
50
51
52
53
54
Decision 19/CMA.1, para. 38.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/event/SBSTA-may-june-2021#eq-13.
See
http://unfccc.int/node/210302.
See
https://unfccc.int/node/253955.
See
https://unfccc.int/node/254071.
See
https://unfccc.int/node/254133.
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49.
In addition, the SBSTA invited, at sessions at which systematic observation is
considered:
(a)
The GCOS secretariat to report on progress made in the implementation of
the GCOS implementation plan;
55
(b)
WMO to provide submissions on the state of the global climate;
56
(c)
WMO to report on progress in implementing the Global Framework for
Climate Services;
57
(d)
The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites and the Coordination Group
for Meteorological Satellites to report on progress.
58
50.
In May–June 2021 the SBSTA conducted work on this matter informally and the
SBSTA Chair prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal note to capture
progress.
59
51.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to consider this matter and the information
received with a view to determining any further action.
Submissions
Further information
(b)
https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/submissionsstaging/Pages/Home
.aspx
(under “sessions”, select SBSTA 52)
https://unfccc.int/topics/science/workstreams/RSO
Second periodic review of the long-term global goal under the Convention and of overall
progress towards achieving it*
52.
Background:
COP 25 decided that the second periodic review of the long-term global
goal and of overall progress towards achieving it shall start in the second half of 2020 and
conclude in 2022, with SED2 to be held in conjunction with the sessions of the subsidiary
bodies, starting at SB 53 and being completed at SB 55.
60
53.
The first session of the first meeting of SED2 took place during the Climate Dialogues.
The second session of the first meeting was convened in May–June 2021.
61
The second
meeting will be convened in conjunction with this session.
54.
In May–June 2021 the SBI and SBSTA Chairs conducted work on the second periodic
review informally and prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal note to
capture progress.
62
55.
Action:
The SBSTA and the SBI will be invited to continue their consideration of
matters relating to the second periodic review and to determine any follow-up action.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/topics/science/workstreams/periodic-review
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
FCCC/SBSTA/2016/4, para. 41.
FCCC/SBSTA/2016/4, para. 43.
FCCC/SBSTA/2017/7, para. 57.
FCCC/SBSTA/2017/7, para. 56.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/event/SBSTA-may-june-2021#eq-15.
Decision 5/CP.25, para. 7.
See
https://unfccc.int/event/first-meeting-of-the-structured-expert-dialogue-of-the-second-periodic-
review-session-2.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/event/SBSTA-may-june-2021#eq-16
and
https://unfccc.int/documents/278132.
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11.
Matters relating to the forum on the impact of the implementation of
response measures serving the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the
Paris Agreement
*
56.
Background:
COP 25, CMP 15 and CMA 2 adopted the six-year workplan of the
forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures and its KCI.
63
COP 25,
CMP 15 and CMA 2 decided that the forum may consider, as needed, additional modalities
for the workplan activities, consistent with the modalities identified in decision 7/CMA.1 and
recommended such additional modalities for the workplan for consideration and adoption by
the subsidiary bodies.
64
57.
The KCI held its 3
rd
and 4
th
meetings virtually on 5–9 October 2020, and 25–27 May
and 1–2 June 2021, respectively, and will hold its 5
th
meeting in conjunction with this session.
The KCI annual report for 2020–2021 is available on the UNFCCC website.
65
58.
On 18 May 2021, the SBSTA and SBI Chairs convened an informal technical expert
meeting on tools and methodologies for assessing the impacts of the implementation of
response measures.
66
59.
In May–June 2021 the SBI and the SBSTA conducted work informally on matters
relating to the forum. The Chairs prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an
informal note to capture progress.
67
60.
Action:
The SBSTA and the SBI will be invited to convene the forum to implement
agreed workplan activities and provide its recommendations with a view to the SBSTA and
the SBI making recommendations, as appropriate, for consideration and adoption at COP 26,
CMP 16 and CMA 3.
Further
information
https://unfccc.int/topics/mitigation/workstreams/response-measures
and
https://unfccc.int/KCI
12.
(a)
Methodological issues under the Convention
Training programme for review experts for the technical review of greenhouse gas
inventories of Parties included in Annex I to the Convention
61.
Background:
COP 20 requested the secretariat to implement the training programme
for review experts for the technical review of GHG inventories of Annex I Parties.
68, 69
62.
SBSTA 46 assessed the results of the training programme and concluded that there
was no need to further develop or enhance the training materials at that time; rather, it agreed
to extend the implementation of the ongoing training programme to 2020. The SBSTA agreed
to assess the results of the training programme at SBSTA 50 with a view to making
recommendations to COP 25 on the further development and enhancement of the training
programme.
70
63.
SBSTA 50 agreed to extend implementation of the training programme to the end of
2022. The SBSTA also agreed to assess the continued utility and implementation period of
the training programme at SBSTA 54.
71
64.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to consider this matter and to determine any further
action, including extending the implementation period of the training programme.
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
Decisions 4/CP.25, 4/CMP.15 and 4/CMA.2.
Decisions 4/CP.25, para. 4; 4/CMP.15, para. 4; and 4/CMA.2, para. 4.
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/KCI%20Annual%20report%202020-2021_0.pdf.
The summary note is available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/278876.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/279078.
Decision 14/CP.20, para. 1.
For information on the training, see document FCCC/SBSTA/2018/INF.3, chap. V.
FCCC/SBSTA/2017/4, paras. 79–80.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/2, paras. 99–100.
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Further information
https://unfccc.int/process/transparency-and-
reporting/reporting-and-review-under-the-
convention/training-of-review-experts/training-programmes-
for-the-review-of-information-submitted-by-annex-i-parties
(b)
Training programme for review experts for the technical review of biennial reports and
national communications of Parties included in Annex I to the Convention
65.
Background:
COP 20 requested the secretariat to develop and implement the training
programme for review experts for the technical review of BRs and NCs of Annex I Parties.
72
COP 23 requested the secretariat to enhance the materials and user interface of the training
courses and to implement the courses through to 2020.
73
The SBSTA agreed to consider the
need to further extend the implementation of the training programme at SBSTA 50.
74
66.
SBSTA 50 agreed to extend implementation of the training programme to the end of
2022. The SBSTA also agreed to assess the continued utility and implementation period of
the training programme at SBSTA 54.
75
67.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to consider this matter and to determine any further
action, including extending the implementation period of the training programme.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/transparency-and-
reporting/training-programmes-for-experts/technical-
analysis-of-biennial-update-reports-from-developing-country-
parties/training-for-the-technical-analysis-of-biennial-update-
reports
(c)
Revision of the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories for Parties included in
Annex I to the Convention
68.
Background:
SBSTA 48 continued the discussion on the use of the
2013 Supplement
to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories: Wetlands
for GHG
inventory reporting. It also continued the discussion on the reporting of carbon dioxide
emissions and removals relating to harvested wood products, and welcomed the information
submitted by Parties on their experience of and views on reporting on harvested wood
products. The SBSTA agreed to continue its consideration of these issues at SBSTA 51.
76
69.
SBSTA 51 continued but was not able to conclude consideration of this matter.
77
In
accordance with rule 16 of the draft rules of procedure being applied, this matter has been
included in the provisional agenda for this session.
70.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to continue its consideration of this matter with a
view to making recommendations to the COP on the further development of the
“Guidelines
for the preparation of national communications by Parties included in Annex I to the
Convention, Part I: UNFCCC reporting
guidelines on annual greenhouse gas inventories”.
Submissions
Further
information
https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/submissionsstaging/Pages/Home.aspx
(in the search box type “harvested wood products”)
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/transparency-and-
reporting/reporting-and-review-under-the-convention/greenhouse-
gas-inventories-annex-i-parties/reporting-requirements
72
73
74
75
76
77
Decision 15/CP.20, para. 1. For information on the training, see document
FCCC/SBSTA/2018/INF.5, chap. IV.
Decision 19/CP.23, paras. 1–3.
FCCC/SBSTA/2017/4, para. 86.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/2, paras. 106–107.
FCCC/SBSTA/2018/4, para. 85.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/5, para. 58.
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(d)
Guidelines for the technical review of information reported under the Convention related to
greenhouse gas inventories, biennial reports and national communications by Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention
71.
Background:
SBSTA 48 considered the experience in conducting desk reviews, taking
into consideration any relevant conclusions of the meetings of lead reviewers for GHG
inventories until 2017.
78
The SBSTA agreed to continue its consideration of this matter at
SBSTA 51,
79
which agreed to defer consideration to SBSTA 54.
80
72.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to consider this matter and to determine any further
action.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/transparency-and-
reporting/reporting-and-review-under-the-
convention/greenhouse-gas-inventories-annex-i-
parties/reporting-requirements
(e)
Greenhouse gas data interface
73.
Background:
SBSTA 51 considered matters relating to the further development of the
GHG data interface and it was agreed to continue consideration at SBSTA 54.
81
74.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to continue its consideration of this matter with a
view to determining next steps.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/process/transparency-and-
reporting/greenhouse-gas-data/ghg-data-unfccc
and
http://di.unfccc.int/
(f)
Common metrics to calculate the carbon dioxide equivalence of greenhouse gases
75.
Background:
SBSTA 34 agreed that the consideration of common metrics under the
methodological issues under the Convention would continue at SBSTA 36,
82
taking into
account the report on the workshop on common metrics held from 3 to 4 April 2012.
83
76.
The consideration of common metrics continued at SBSTA 40, 41, 42 and 44,
including consideration of the findings on common metrics contained in the IPCC Fifth
Assessment Report presented at a special event at SBSTA 40.
84
77.
SBSTA 47 resumed consideration of this matter, recognized that further consideration
of common metrics by the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement was necessary
and agreed that consideration of common metrics would continue at SBSTA 50 to be able to
take into account deliberations under the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement on
this matter.
85
78.
SBSTA 50
86
and 51
87
continued but were not able to conclude consideration of
common metrics. In accordance with rule 16 of the draft rules of procedure being applied,
this matter has been included in the provisional agenda for this session.
79.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to continue its consideration of this matter and to
determine any further action.
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
FCCC/SBSTA/2018/4, para. 87.
FCCC/SBSTA/2018/4, para. 91.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/5, para. 59.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/5, para. 61.
FCCC/SBSTA/2011/2, para. 102.
FCCC/SBSTA/2012/INF.2.
As per document FCCC/SBSTA/2012/2, para. 92.
FCCC/SBSTA/2017/7, para. 83.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/2, para. 110.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/5, para. 62.
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Further information
http://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/transparency-and-
reporting/methods-for-climate-change-transparency/common-
metrics
(g)
Emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport
80.
Background:
SBSTA 51
88
considered this matter but was not able to conclude its
consideration. In accordance with rule 16 of the draft rules of procedure being applied, this
matter has been included in the provisional agenda for this session.
81.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to continue its consideration of this matter.
https://unfccc.int/topics/mitigation/workstreams/emissions-
from-international-transport-bunker-fuels
Further information
13.
(a)
Methodological issues under the Kyoto Protocol
Land use, land-use change and forestry under Article 3, paragraphs 3–4, of the Kyoto
Protocol and under the clean development mechanism
82.
Background:
SBSTA 50 agreed to defer consideration of this matter to SBSTA 52.
89
83.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to continue its consideration of this matter with a
view to recommending draft decisions on the work programmes referred to in decision
2/CMP.7, paragraphs 6, 7 and 10, for consideration and adoption at CMP 16 and with a view
to reporting to CMP 16 on the outcomes of the work programme referred to in decision
2/CMP.7, paragraph 5.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/land-use-land-use-change-and-forestry-
lulucf-under-the-kyoto-protocol
(b)
Implications of the inclusion of reforestation of lands with forest in exhaustion as
afforestation and reforestation clean development mechanism project activities
84.
Background:
SBSTA 50 agreed to defer consideration of this matter to SBSTA 52.
90
85.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to continue its consideration of this matter with a
view to recommending draft conclusions thereon for consideration and adoption at CMP 16.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/land-use-land-use-change-and-forestry-
lulucf-under-the-kyoto-protocol
88
89
90
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/5, para. 63.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/2, para. 112.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/2, para. 113.
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14.
(a)
Methodological issues under the Paris Agreement
Common reporting tables for the electronic reporting of the information in the national
inventory reports of anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of
greenhouse gases
Common tabular formats for the electronic reporting of the information necessary to track
progress made in implementing and achieving nationally determined contributions under
Article 4 of the Paris Agreement
Common tabular formats for the electronic reporting of the information on financial,
technology development and transfer, and capacity-building support provided and
mobilized, as well as support needed and received, under Articles 9–11 of the Paris
Agreement
Outlines of the biennial transparency report, national inventory document and technical
expert review report pursuant to the modalities, procedures and guidelines for the
transparency framework for action and support
Training programme for technical experts participating in the technical expert review
86.
Background:
CMA 1.3 requested the SBSTA to develop, pursuant to the modalities,
procedures and guidelines for the transparency framework for action and support, for
consideration and adoption at CMA 3,
91
the common reporting tables, common tabular
formats, outlines and training programme referred to in the titles of these agenda sub-items.
87.
SBSTA 51 continued consideration of this matter.
92
The co-facilitators for these
agenda sub-items, under their own responsibility, prepared informal notes to capture
progress.
93
However, SBSTA 51 was not able to reach conclusions. In accordance with rule
16 of the draft rules of procedure being applied, these matters have been included in the
provisional agenda for this session.
88.
Informal activities were convened during the Climate Dialogues
94
and in 2021,
including informal technical workshops.
95
89.
During the first part of the 2021 session, work was conducted informally on these
matters and the SBSTA Chair prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, informal
notes to capture progress.
96
90.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to continue its consideration of these matters with
a view to finalizing its work and making recommendations thereon for consideration and
adoption at CMA 3.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/SBSTA_transparency
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
15.
Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
91.
In accordance with decisions 1/CP.21, 8/CMA.1 and 9/CMA.2, the SBSTA has
undertaken work on matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement under this agenda
item.
91
92
93
94
95
96
Decision 18/CMA.1, para. 12.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/5, para. 64.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/event/sbsta-51#eq-23.
See (1)
https://unfccc.int/event/informal-dialogues-on-transparency-under-the-sbsta-part-i-possible-
approaches-for-further,
(2)
https://unfccc.int/event/informal-dialogues-on-transparency-under-the-
sbsta-part-ii-possible-approaches-for-further,
(3)
https://unfccc.int/event/informal-dialogues-on-
transparency-under-the-sbsta-part-iii-possible-approaches-for-further
and
(4)
https://unfccc.int/event/informal-consultations-by-the-sbsta-chair-on-methodological-issues-PA.
See
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/bodies/subsidiary-bodies/sbsta-chair-lobby#eq-5.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/event/SBSTA-may-june-2021#eq-29.
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92.
In 2020–2021, informal activities have been conducted, including at the Climate
Dialogues and through a series of informal consultations/informal technical expert dialogues
between April and June 2021, organized by the SBSTA Chair in response to the Bureau
request of February 2021, and were supported by co-facilitators.
97
93.
Some groups, Parties and observers made submissions in respect of these informal
consultations and informal technical expert dialogues, and Parties addressed possible options
for resolving outstanding issues. The SBSTA Chair produced, under his own authority, a
summary note, with no formal status, for each informal consultation/informal technical
expert dialogue.
98
(a)
Guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris
Agreement
94.
Background:
COP 21 requested the SBSTA to develop and recommend guidance on
cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement for
consideration and adoption at CMA 1, including guidance to ensure that double counting is
avoided on the basis of a corresponding adjustment by Parties for both anthropogenic
emissions by sources and removals by sinks covered by their nationally determined
contributions under the Paris Agreement.
99
95.
CMA 2 requested the SBSTA to continue consideration of this matter on the basis of
the relevant draft decision texts prepared by the President of CMA 2
100
with a view to
recommending a draft decision for consideration and adoption at CMA 3.
101
96.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to continue its work on this matter with a view to
recommending a draft decision for consideration and adoption at CMA 3.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/process/the-paris-agreement/cooperative-
implementation
(b)
Rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4,
of the Paris Agreement
97.
Background:
COP 21 requested the SBSTA to develop and recommend rules,
modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the
Paris Agreement for consideration and adoption at CMA 1.
102
98.
CMA 2 requested the SBSTA to continue consideration of the matter on the basis of
the relevant draft decision texts prepared by the President of CMA 2
103
with a view to
recommending a draft decision for consideration and adoption at CMA 3.
104
99.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to continue its work on this matter with a view to
recommending a draft decision for consideration and adoption at CMA 3.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/process/the-paris-agreement/cooperative-
implementation
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
See
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/bodies/subsidiary-bodies/sbsta-chair-lobby#eq-1.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/event/SBSTA-may-june-2021#eq-36.
Decision 1/CP.21, para. 36.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/204687
(third iteration, 15 December 2019),
https://unfccc.int/documents/202115
(second iteration, 14 December 2019) and
https://unfccc.int/documents/204639
(first iteration, 13 December 2019).
Decision 9/CMA.2, para. 2.
Decision 1/CP.21, para. 38.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/204686
(third iteration, 15 December 2019),
https://unfccc.int/documents/201918
(second iteration, 14 December 2019) and
https://unfccc.int/documents/204644
(first iteration, 13 December 2019).
Decision 9/CMA.2, para. 2.
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(c)
Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6,
paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement
100.
Background:
COP 21 requested the SBSTA to undertake a work programme under
the framework for non-market approaches to sustainable development referred to in Article 6,
paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement with the objective of considering how to enhance
linkages and create synergy between, inter alia, mitigation, adaptation, finance, technology
transfer and capacity-building and how to facilitate the implementation and coordination of
non-market approaches. It also requested the SBSTA to recommend a draft decision on the
work programme, taking into account the views of Parties, for consideration and adoption at
CMA 1.
105
101. CMA 2 requested the SBSTA to continue consideration of the matter on the basis of
the relevant draft decision texts prepared by the President of CMA 2
106
with a view to
recommending a draft decision for consideration and adoption at CMA 3.
107
102.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to continue its work on this matter with a view to
recommending a draft decision for consideration and adoption at CMA 3.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/process/the-paris-agreement/cooperative-
implementation
16.
(a)
Market and non-market mechanisms under the Convention
Framework for various approaches
103.
Background:
COP 18 requested the SBSTA to conduct a work programme to
elaborate a framework for various approaches with a view to recommending a draft decision
for consideration and adoption at COP 19.
108
SBSTA 50 agreed to defer consideration of the
matter to SBSTA 52.
109
104.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to consider this matter and to determine any further
action, including concluding its work on this matter or deferring it to a future session, as
appropriate.
(b)
Non-market-based approaches
105.
Background:
COP 18 requested the SBSTA to conduct a work programme to
elaborate non-market-based approaches with a view to recommending a draft decision for
consideration and adoption at COP 19.
110
SBSTA 50 agreed to defer consideration of the
matter to SBSTA 52.
111
106.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to consider this matter and to determine any further
action, including concluding its work on this matter or deferring it to a future session, as
appropriate.
(c)
New market-based mechanism
107.
Background:
COP 18 requested the SBSTA to conduct a work programme to
elaborate modalities and procedures for a mechanism defined in decision 2/CP.17, paragraph
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
Decision 1/CP.21, paras. 39–40.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/204667
(third iteration, 15 December 2019),
https://unfccc.int/documents/202118
(second iteration, 14 December 2019) and
https://unfccc.int/documents/204638
(first iteration, 13 December 2019).
As footnote 104 above.
Decision 1/CP.18, para. 44.
FCCC/SBSTA/2019/2, para. 137.
Decision 1/CP.18, para. 47.
As footnote 109 above.
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83, with a view to recommending a draft decision for consideration and adoption at
COP 19.
112
SBSTA 50 agreed to defer consideration of the matter to SBSTA 52.
113
108.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to consider this matter and to determine any further
action, including concluding its work on this matter or deferring it to a future session, as
appropriate.
17.
Cooperation with other international organizations
109.
Background:
SBSTA 30 requested the secretariat to prepare, before sessions at which
this agenda item is to be taken up, an information paper summarizing relevant cooperative
activities so as to enable Parties to comment on the information, as appropriate.
114
110. In May–June 2021
the SBSTA Chair held an information event on the secretariat’s
cooperative activities with United Nations entities and other intergovernmental organizations
and prepared an informal note under his own responsibility.
115
111.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to consider the reports prepared by the secretariat
and to determine any further action.
FCCC/SBSTA/2020/INF.2
Summary of cooperative activities with United Nations
entities and other intergovernmental organizations that
contribute to the work under the Convention. Note by the
secretariat
Summary of cooperative activities with United Nations
entities and other intergovernmental organizations that
contribute to the work under the Convention. Note by the
secretariat
https://unfccc.int/topics/action-on-climate-and-
sdgs/cooperative-activities-with-united-nations-entities-
and-other-intergovernmental-organizations
FCCC/SBSTA/2021/INF.1
Further information
18.
(a)
Annual reports on technical reviews
Technical review of information reported under the Convention by Parties included in
Annex I to the Convention in their biennial reports and national communications
112.
Background:
The secretariat prepares an annual report containing information on the
composition of expert review teams, the conclusions of the latest meeting of lead reviewers
of BRs and NCs, and the latest information on the technical review of information related to
BRs and NCs reported under the Convention by Annex I Parties.
116
113.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to take note of the information contained in the
report referred to in paragraph 112 above.
FCCC/SBSTA/2020/INF.5
Technical review of information reported under the
Convention by Parties included in Annex I to the
Convention in their biennial reports and national
communications. Report by the secretariat
Technical review of information reported under the
Convention by Parties included in Annex I to the
Convention in their biennial reports and national
communications. Report by the secretariat
FCCC/SBSTA/2021/INF.3
112
113
114
115
116
Decision 1/CP.18, para. 50.
As footnote 109 above.
FCCC/SBSTA/2009/3, para. 128.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/278490.
As per decision 13/CP.20, annex, paras. 40 and 44.
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Further information
(b)
https://unfccc.int/reviews
Technical review of greenhouse gas inventories of Parties included in Annex I to the
Convention
114.
Background:
The secretariat prepares an annual report containing the latest
information on the technical review of the GHG inventories submitted by Annex I Parties,
including information on the composition of expert review teams and the selection of experts
and lead reviewers for those teams, and suggestions on how to improve the quality, efficiency
and consistency of the review.
117
115.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to take note of the information contained in the
above-mentioned report.
FCCC/SBSTA/2020/INF.3
Technical review of greenhouse gas inventories of Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention. Report by the
secretariat
Technical review of greenhouse gas inventories of Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention. Report by the
secretariat
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/transparency-and-
reporting/reporting-and-review-under-the-
convention/greenhouse-gas-inventories-annex-i-
parties/review-process
FCCC/SBSTA/2021/INF.4
Further information
(c)
Technical review of greenhouse gas inventories and other information reported by Parties
included in Annex I, as defined in Article 1, paragraph 7, of the Kyoto Protocol
116.
Background:
The secretariat prepares an annual report containing the latest
information on the technical review of GHG inventories and other information reported by
Annex I Parties, as defined in Article 1, paragraph 7, of the Kyoto Protocol. The report also
includes information on the review of the reports to facilitate the calculation of the assigned
amount for the second commitment period pursuant to Article 3, paragraphs 7 bis, 8 and 8 bis,
of the Kyoto Protocol.
117.
Action:
The SBSTA will be invited to take note of the information contained in the
above-mentioned report.
FCCC/SBSTA/2020/INF.4
Technical review of greenhouse gas inventories and other
information reported by Parties included in Annex I, as
defined in Article 1, paragraph 7, of the Kyoto Protocol.
Report by the secretariat
Technical review of greenhouse gas inventories and other
information reported by Parties included in Annex I, as
defined in Article 1, paragraph 7, of the Kyoto Protocol.
Report by the secretariat
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/transparency-and-
reporting/reporting-and-review-under-the-
convention/greenhouse-gas-inventories-annex-i-
parties/review-process
FCCC/SBSTA/2021/INF.5
Further information
19.
Other matters
118.
item.
Any other matters that arise during the session will be taken up under this agenda
117
As footnote 116 above.
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20.
Closure of and report on the session
119. On Saturday, 6 November, after the draft report on the session has been presented to
the SBSTA for consideration and adoption, the Chair will declare the session closed.
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Abbreviations and acronyms
AC
Annex I Party
BR
CMA
CMP
COP
CTCN
FWG
GCOS
GHG
IPCC
KCI
KJWA
LCIPP
NC
NWP
SB
SBI
SBSTA
SED2
TEC
WMO
Adaptation Committee
Party included in Annex I to the Convention
biennial report
Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris
Agreement
Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto
Protocol
Conference of the Parties
Climate Technology Centre and Network
Facilitative Working Group
Global Climate Observing System
greenhouse gas
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of
Response Measures
Koronivia joint work on agriculture
Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform
national communication
Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to
climate change
sessions of the subsidiary bodies
Subsidiary Body for Implementation
Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice
structured expert dialogue under the second periodic review of the long-term
global goal
Technology Executive Committee
World Meteorological Organization
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