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ADVANCE VERSION
United Nations
FCCC
/SBI/2021/9
Distr.: General
3 September 2021
Original: English
Subsidiary Body for Implementation
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)
(e)
(f)
3.
Adoption of the agenda;
Organization of the work of the session;
Election of officers other than the Chair;
Multilateral assessment under the international assessment and review process;
Facilitative sharing of views under the international consultation and analysis
process;
Other mandated events.
Reporting from and review of Parties included in Annex I to the Convention:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Status of submission and review of seventh national communications and third
and fourth biennial reports from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention;
Compilations and syntheses of second, third and fourth biennial reports from
Parties included in Annex I to the Convention;
Reports on national greenhouse gas inventory data from Parties included in
Annex I to the Convention for 1990–2016, 1990–2017, 1990–2018 and 1990–
2019;
Revision of the modalities and procedures for international assessment and
review.
(d)
4.
†
Reporting from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention:
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 SBI–SBSTA agenda items are marked with an asterisk.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
5.
6.
Information contained in national communications from Parties not included
in Annex I to the Convention; (in abeyance)
Report (for 2020 and 2021) and terms of reference of the Consultative Group
of Experts;
Provision of financial and technical support;
Summary reports on the technical analysis of biennial update reports of Parties
not included in Annex I to the Convention;
Revision of the modalities and guidelines for international consultation and
analysis.
Common time frames for nationally determined contributions referred to in Article 4,
paragraph 10, of the Paris Agreement.
Matters relating to the mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Review of the modalities and procedures for the clean development
mechanism;
Procedures, mechanisms and institutional arrangements for appeals against
decisions of the Executive Board of the clean development mechanism;
Report of the administrator of the international transaction log under the Kyoto
Protocol (for 2020 and 2021).
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Second periodic review of the long-term global goal under the Convention and of
overall progress towards achieving it.
*
Koronivia joint work on agriculture.
*
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).
*
Matters relating to the least developed countries.
National adaptation plans.
Development and transfer of technologies and implementation of the Technology
Mechanism:
(a)
(b)
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate
Technology Centre and Network (for 2020 and 2021);
*
Alignment between processes pertaining to the review of the Climate
Technology Centre and Network and the periodic assessment referred to in
paragraph 69 of decision 1/CP.21;
Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer;
Linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism
of the Convention.
(c)
(d)
14.
Matters relating to the Adaptation Fund:
(a)
(b)
Membership of the Adaptation Fund Board;
Fourth review of the Adaptation Fund.
15.
Matters relating to capacity-building:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Capacity-building under the Convention;
Capacity-building under the Kyoto Protocol;
Annual technical progress report of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building
(for 2020 and 2021).
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16.
17.
18.
Matters relating to the forum on the impact of the implementation of response
measures serving the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.
*
Gender and climate change.
Matters related to Action for Climate Empowerment:
(a)
(b)
Review of the Doha work programme on Article 6 of the Convention;
Report on activities related to Action for Climate Empowerment (for 2020 and
2021).
19.
20.
Arrangements for intergovernmental meetings.
Administrative, financial and institutional matters:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Budget performance for the biennia 2018–2019 and 2020–2021;
Programme budget for the biennium 2022–2023;
Audit report and financial statements (for 2019 and 2020);
Other financial and budgetary matters;
Continuous review of the functions and operations of the secretariat;
Annual report (for 2019 and 2020);
Implementation of the Headquarters Agreement.
21.
22.
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 SBI was held from 31 May to 17 June 2021
in a virtual setting. It was opened by the SBI Chair, Marianne Karlsen (Norway).
2.
The second part of the session (SBI 52–55) will be opened on Sunday, 31 October
3
2021.
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 SBI mandates for 2020–
2021 (SBI 52–55).
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Further information
Provisional agenda and annotations. Note by the Executive
Secretary
https://unfccc.int/event/sbi-52-55
(b)
Organization of the work of the session
4.
After deciding to postpone SBI 52 to 2021, the COP Bureau, to enable work mandated
for 2020 and 2021 to be delivered at COP 26 with a view to bringing the UNFCCC process
3
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.
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back on track by the end of 2021, to the extent possible, requested the secretariat to proceed
in operationalizing the following criteria:
4
(a)
Maintaining the original timelines for mandates and submission deadlines, 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;
(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.
In May–June 2021, the SBI convened work informally on several issues
5
on the draft
provisional agenda for 2021.
6
6.
The SBI Chair prepared, with the assistance of co-facilitators,
7
informal notes
8
to
capture the progress of that work. 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 discussion 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.
9
Delegates are invited to refer to the schedule and any programme or calendar of
events on the UNFCCC website
10
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 SBI.
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 SBI will elect its Vice Chair and Rapporteur for 2022.
11
When the
SBI 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 SBI will be invited to elect its Vice Chair and Rapporteur.
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/bodies/election-and-
membership
Further information
(d)
Multilateral assessment under the international assessment and review process
10.
Background:
A total of 10 Parties were multilaterally assessed during the UNFCCC
Climate Dialogues 2020 and 20 virtually in the first sessional period in 2021 as part of the
fourth IAR cycle.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
See
https://unfccc.int/documents/249956.
See the SBI Chair’s scenario note of 7 May 2021 at
https://unfccc.int/documents/274035.
Draft provisional agenda issued on 27 April 2021; available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/273743.
See the full list of co-facilitators at
https://unfccc.int/event/SBI-may-june-2021.
See
https://unfccc.int/documents/279106
(the links to the informal notes are in the annex).
https://unfccc.int/event/sbi-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%20electi
ons%20Signed%20by.pdf.
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11.
The cycle will conclude at this session with 10 Parties being multilaterally assessed at
this session in a working group session open to all Parties. Interested Parties can submit
written questions in advance.
12.
Draft summary reports on the assessments held in 2020–2021 will be published on the
UNFCCC website. The final reports will be published in an addendum to the report on the
2021 SBI session.
Further information
(e)
https://unfccc.int/ma
Facilitative sharing of views under the international consultation and analysis process
13.
Background:
A total of 17 Parties took part in the ninth FSV
12
held during the Climate
Dialogues and 12 in the tenth FSV
13
held in May–June 2021.
14.
The eleventh FSV will be convened at this session for up to seven developing country
Parties that submitted a BUR and for which a summary report was finalized by 31 August
2021. It will take the form of a workshop open to all Parties. Interested Parties can submit
written questions in advance.
15.
The FSV records for the participating Parties are published on the UNFCCC website.
https://unfccc.int/FSV
Further information
(f)
Other mandated events
16.
In line with the guidance of the Bureau to minimize delays and maximize progress,
many events mandated to take place in conjunction with the SBI sessions in 2020 were
convened in a virtual setting in 2020–2021.
14
17.
The following mandated events will be convened in conjunction with this session:
(a)
Dialogue to consider the findings of the second independent review of the
effective implementation of the CTCN;
15
(b)
(c)
The second meeting of SED2 (see para. 50 below);
The 5
th
meeting of the KCI (see para. 106 below);
(d)
The second part of the workshop on the role of national gender and climate
change focal points (see para. 112 below).
3.
(a)
Reporting from and review of Parties included in Annex I to the
Convention
Status of submission and review of seventh national communications and third and fourth
biennial reports from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention
18.
Background:
At SBI 51 it was agreed to continue consideration of the status of
submission and review of NC7s and BR3s at SBI 52.
16
Developed countries were also to
submit their BR4s by 1 January 2020.
12
13
14
15
16
See
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/transparency-and-reporting/reporting-and-review-under-
the-convention/national-communications-and-biennial-update-reports-non-annex-i-parties/the-
facilitative-sharing-of-views-under-the-ica-process/9th-workshop-of-the-facilitative.
See
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/transparency-and-reporting/reporting-and-review-under-
the-convention/national-communications-and-biennial-update-reports-non-annex-i-parties/the-
facilitative-sharing-of-views-under-the-ica-process/10th-workshop-of-the-facilitative.
See
https://unfccc.int/documents/299554.
Decision 12/CP.24, para. 7.
FCCC/SBI/2019/20, para. 12.
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19.
As at the time of preparation of this document, the secretariat had received 42 of each
of the following: NC7s, BR3s, BR3 common tabular format submissions, BR4s and BR4
common tabular format submissions.
20.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to take note of the status of submission and review of
BR4s.
FCCC/SBI/2021/INF.5
Status of submission and review of national communications
and biennial reports. Note by the secretariat
https://unfccc.int/NC7
and
https://unfccc.int/BRs
Further information
(b)
Compilations and syntheses of second, third and fourth biennial reports from Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention
21.
Background:
The consideration of the compilation and synthesis report on the
information reported by Annex I Parties in their BR2s
17
was initiated at SBI 45 and continued
at subsequent sessions without any conclusions being reached.
18
The secretariat also prepared
compilations and syntheses of BR3s
19
and BR4s.
20
22.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to conclude its consideration of this matter and to
recommend a draft decision, as appropriate, to COP 26.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/CandS-report-2020
(c)
Reports on national greenhouse gas inventory data from Parties included in Annex I to the
Convention for 1990–2016, 1990–2017, 1990–2018 and 1990–2019
23.
Background:
The 2018 report
21
on national greenhouse gas inventory data from
Annex I Parties covers 1990–2016 and was considered at SBI 49, 50 and 51, while the 2019
report
22
covering 1990–2017 was considered at SBI 51. The SBI agreed to continue its
consideration of this matter at SBI 52.
23
The reports for 2020 and 2021 covering 1990–2018
and 1990–2019, respectively, will be presented at this session.
24.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to take note of the information contained in the reports
referred to in paragraph 23 above.
FCCC/SBI/2018/17
FCCC/SBI/2019/17
FCCC/SBI/2020/11
FCCC/SBI/2021/11
Further information
National greenhouse gas inventory data for the period 1990–
2016. Report by the secretariat
National greenhouse gas inventory data for the period 1990–
2017. Report by the secretariat
National greenhouse gas inventory data for the period 1990–
2018. Report by the secretariat
National greenhouse gas inventory data for the period 1990–
2019. Report by the secretariat
https://unfccc.int/ghg-inventories-annex-i-parties/2021
(d)
Revision of the modalities and procedures for international assessment and review
25.
Background:
By decision 18/CP.22, the COP requested the SBI to revise the IAR
modalities and procedures taking into account any submissions thereon from Parties, with a
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
FCCC/SBI/2016/INF.10 and Add.1.
As footnote 16 above.
FCCC/SBI/2018/INF.8 and Corr.1 and Add.1 and Add.1/Corr.1.
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.10 and Corr.1 and Add.1 and Add.1/Corr.1.
FCCC/SBI/2018/17.
FCCC/SBI/2019/17.
As footnote 16 above.
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view to recommending revised IAR modalities and procedures for adoption at COP 23. Only
one submission was received.
26.
At SBI 46, it was agreed to continue discussing the revision of the IAR modalities and
procedures at SBI 50, taking note of the work on the modalities, procedures and guidelines
for the enhanced transparency framework.
24
SBI 50 agreed that consideration of this matter
would continue at SBI 54.
25
27.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to conclude its consideration of the revision of this
matter with a view to recommending a draft decision to COP 26.
4.
(a)
Reporting from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention
Information contained in national communications from Parties not included in Annex I to
the Convention
28.
Background:
At SBI 24, some Parties proposed that, in accordance with Article 10,
paragraph 2, of the Convention, the SBI consider the information communicated by
non-Annex I Parties in all their NCs.
26
There was no agreement among Parties at that session,
and this agenda sub-item has since been held in abeyance.
29.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to provide guidance on how to consider the
information contained in the NCs of non-Annex I Parties taking into account decisions
1/CP.21, 1/CP.24 and 18/CMA.1.
(b)
Report (for 2020 and 2021) and terms of reference of the Consultative Group of Experts
30.
Background:
SBI 51 could not conclude the review and revision of the terms of
reference of the CGE and forwarded the matter to COP 25 for further guidance.
27
COP 25
requested SBI 52 to conclude its work on this matter taking into account the informal note
on the report and terms of reference of the CGE.
28
31.
The CGE meetings in 2020 and 2021 were convened in a virtual format. In May–June
2021, the SBI conducted work informally on the terms of reference of the CGE. The Chair
prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal note
29
to capture progress.
32.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to complete the review and revision of the terms of
reference of the CGE with a view to recommending a draft decision to COP 26. The SBI will
also be invited to consider the progress reports of the CGE on its work in 2020–2021 and to
provide guidance, as appropriate, to the CGE.
FCCC/SBI/2020/15
FCCC/SBI/2020/16
Report of the Consultative Group of Experts
Virtual regional hands-on training workshops on the existing
measurement, reporting and verification arrangements under
the Convention and the enhanced transparency framework
under the Paris Agreement. Report by the secretariat
Problems, constraints, lessons learned and capacity-building
needs in preparing national communications and biennial
update reports. Updated technical paper by the Consultative
Group of Experts
Report of the Consultative Group of Experts
Regional hands-on training workshops on the existing
measurement, reporting and verification arrangements and
FCCC/TP/2020/1
FCCC/SBI/2021/12
FCCC/SBI/2021/14
24
25
26
27
28
29
Adopted by decision 18/CMA.1.
FCCC/SBI/2019/9, para. 19.
FCCC/SBI/2006/11, para. 32.
FCCC/SBI/2019/20, para. 18.
FCCC/CP/2019/13, para. 56.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/277999.
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the enhanced transparency framework, including data
management and national greenhouse gas inventories. Report
by the secretariat
FCCC/TP/2021/2
Problems, constraints, lessons learned and capacity-building
needs in implementing the existing measurement, reporting
and verification arrangements and preparing for the enhanced
transparency framework
https://unfccc.int/documents/204423
https://unfccc.int/CGE
COP 25 informal note
Further information
(c)
Provision of financial and technical support
33.
Background:
At SBI 51 the Global Environment Facility presented updated
information on its activities relating to the preparation of NCs and BURs
30
and information
on its progress in developing and implementing the Capacity-building Initiative for
Transparency.
31
SBI 51 agreed that consideration of this matter would continue at SBI 52.
32
34.
In May–June 2021, the SBI conducted work informally on the provision of financial
and technical support to assist developing country Parties in implementing the existing
measurement, reporting and verification arrangements under the Convention and the
enhanced transparency framework. An informal note
33
was prepared by the Chair, with the
assistance of the co-facilitators, to capture the progress of this work.
35.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to continue its consideration of this matter and to agree
on any further action, as appropriate.
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.12
Information provided by the Global Environment Facility on
its activities relating to the preparation of national
communications and biennial update reports. Note by the
secretariat
Information provided by the Global Environment Facility on
its activities relating to the preparation of national
communications and biennial update reports. Note by the
secretariat
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference
of the Parties. Note by the secretariat
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference
of the Parties. Note by the secretariat
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/transparency-and-
reporting/support-for-developing-countries/financial-and-
technical-support-for-non-annex-i-parties
FCCC/SBI/2021/INF.6
FCCC/CP/2020/1 and
Add.1
FCCC/CP/2021/9 and
Add.1
Further information
(d)
Summary reports on the technical analysis of biennial update reports of Parties not included
in Annex I to the Convention
36.
Background:
Nineteen rounds of technical analysis covering 114 BURs had been
conducted as at 15 August 2021. The twentieth round of technical analysis will be conducted
from 29 November to 3 December 2021.
37.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to take note of the summary reports finalized in the
period up to 15 August 2021.
30
31
32
33
FCCC/SBI/2019/INF.10.
See document FCCC/CP/2019/5 and Add.1.
FCCC/SBI/2019/20, para. 19.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/278000.
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Further information
https://unfccc.int/ICA-cycle1, https://unfccc.int/ICA-cycle2
and
https://unfccc.int/ICA-cycle3
(e)
Revision of the modalities and guidelines for international consultation and analysis
38.
Background:
SBI 50 agreed that consideration of the revision of the modalities and
guidelines for international consultation and analysis would continue at SBI 54.
34
39.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to conclude its consideration of this matter with a view
to recommending a draft decision to COP 26.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/ICA
5.
Common time frames for nationally determined contributions referred
to in Article 4, paragraph 10, of the Paris Agreement
40.
Background:
CMA 1 decided that Parties shall apply common time frames to their
nationally determined contributions to be implemented from 2031 onward.
35
SBI 50
36
and 51
considered this matter, but could not conclude their consideration.
37
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.
41.
In May–June 2021, the SBI conducted work informally on this matter. The Chair
prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal note
38
to capture progress.
42.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to continue its consideration of this matter with a view
to recommending a draft decision to the CMA.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/process/the-paris-agreement/nationally-
determined-contributions/ndc-registry
6.
(a)
Matters relating to the mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol
Review of the modalities and procedures for the clean development mechanism
43.
Background:
SBI 39 initiated consideration of possible changes to the clean
development mechanism modalities and procedures.
39
The SBI has not yet reached any
conclusions on this matter and at SBI 51 agreed to defer consideration thereof to SBI 52.
40
44.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to conclude its work on this matter and to recommend
a draft decision for consideration and adoption by the CMP or to take any other action it
deems appropriate.
(b)
Procedures, mechanisms and institutional arrangements for appeals against decisions of the
Executive Board of the clean development mechanism
45.
Background:
SBI 50 continued consideration of the procedures, mechanisms and
institutional arrangements for appeals against decisions by the Executive Board of the clean
development mechanism on the basis of, inter alia, the draft text contained in document
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
FCCC/SBI/2019/9, para. 30.
Decision 6/CMA.1, para. 2.
FCCC/SBI/2019/9, paras. 31–34.
FCCC/SBI/2019/20, para. 21.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/279077.
In accordance with decision 5/CMP.8.
FCCC/SBI/2019/20, para. 22.
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FCCC/SBI/2012/33/Add.1,
41
and agreed that consideration of the matter would continue at
SBI 52.
42
46.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to conclude its consideration of this matter and to
recommend a draft decision to the CMP or to take any other action it deems appropriate.
(c)
Report of the administrator of the international transaction log under the Kyoto Protocol
(for 2020 and 2021)
47.
Background:
CMP 1 requested the SBI to consider annual reports of the international
transaction log administrator with a view to the SBI requesting the CMP to provide guidance
in relation to the operation of registry systems.
43
48.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to take note of the 2020 and 2021 reports of the
international transaction log administrator.
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.11
FCCC/SBI/2021/15
Further information
Report of the administrator of the international transaction
log under the Kyoto Protocol
Report of the administrator of the international transaction
log under the Kyoto Protocol
https://unfccc.int/process/the-kyoto-protocol/registry-
systems/international-transaction-log
7.
Second periodic review of the long-term global goal under the
Convention and of overall progress towards achieving it
*
49.
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 sessions of the subsidiary bodies,
starting at SB 53 and being completed at SB 55.
44
50.
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.
45
The second
meeting will be convened in conjunction with this session.
51.
In May–June 2021 the SBI and SBSTA Chairs conducted work informally on the
second periodic review and prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal
note to capture progress.
46
52.
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
8.
Koronivia joint work on agriculture
*
53.
Background:
Under the Koronivia joint work on agriculture, the SBI and the SBSTA
jointly address issues related to agriculture, including through workshops and expert
meetings, by working with constituted bodies under the Convention and taking into
41
42
43
44
45
46
FCCC/SBI/2016/20, para. 50.
FCCC/SBI/2019/9, para. 36.
Decision 12/CMP.1, para. 11.
Decision 5/CP.25, para. 7.
https://unfccc.int/event/first-meeting-of-the-structured-expert-dialogue-of-the-second-periodic-
review-session-2.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/278132.
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consideration the vulnerabilities of agriculture to climate change and approaches to
addressing food security.
47
54.
The SBI and SBSTA Chairs convened informal consultations virtually on 13 April
2021 and invited Parties to share views on possible next steps in preparing a report to COP
26 on the progress and outcomes of the Koronivia joint work on agriculture.
48
55.
Workshops under the Koronivia road map
49
have been conducted on topic 2(d) during
SB 51 and on topics 2(e) and 2(f) virtually during the Climate Dialogues. 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), while the second part, with a focus on element (b), will be
held before this session.
56.
In May–June 2021, the SBI and SBSTA Chairs conducted work informally and
prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, four informal notes to capture progress of
the work
50
and discussions on the outcomes from the three mandated workshops conducted
in the sessional period (on topics 2(d), 2(e) and 2(f)).
57.
Action:
The SBI and the SBSTA 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.
FCCC/SB/2020/1
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 or 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.
Report of the Adaptation Committee (for 2019, 2020 and 2021)
*
58.
Background:
SB 51 could not conclude consideration of the 2019 report of the AC.
51
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.
59.
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.
60.
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
reports of the AC for 2020 and 2021.
47
48
49
50
51
As per decision 4/CP.23, para. 1.
See
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/bodies/subsidiary-bodies/sbi-chair-lobby/january-june-
2021-activities#eq-6.
FCCC/SBI/2018/9, annex I.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/278837.
See documents FCCC/SBI/2019/20, para. 38, and FCCC/SBSTA/2019/5, para. 10.
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61.
Action:
The SBI and the SBSTA 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
to 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
10.
Report of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International
Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change
Impacts (for 2020 and 2021)
*
62.
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.
52
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.
63.
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.
64.
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.
53
65.
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.
66.
Action:
The SBI and the SBSTA 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
.
54
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
11.
Matters relating to the least developed countries
67.
Background:
The 37
th
meeting of the LEG was held from 6 to 8 February 2020 in
Antananarivo, Madagascar. The 38
th
and 39
th
meetings of the LEG were both held virtually.
52
53
54
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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68.
The COP decided to review, at COP 26, the progress, need for continuation and terms
of reference of the LEG with a view to adopting a decision thereon, taking into account, as
appropriate, new processes and needs that may arise prior to that session.
55
69.
In May–June 2021, the SBI conducted work informally on matters relating to the least
developed countries. The Chair prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an
informal note
56
to capture progress.
70.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to consider the documents prepared as input to the
review of the LEG with a view to recommending a draft decision. It will also be invited to
consider the LEG meeting reports and to take further action, as appropriate.
FCCC/SBI/2020/6
FCCC/SBI/2020/14
FCCC/SBI/2021/6
FCCC/SBI/2020/7
FCCC/SBI/2020/8
The 37
th
meeting of the Least Developed Countries Expert
Group. Report by the secretariat
The 38
th
meeting of the Least Developed Countries Expert
Group. Report by the secretariat
The 39
th
meeting of the Least Developed Countries Expert
Group. Report by the secretariat
Stocktaking meeting of the Least Developed Countries Expert
Group. Report by the secretariat
Progress, need for continuation and terms of reference of the
Least Developed Countries Expert Group. Synthesis report by
the secretariat
https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/submissionsstaging/Pages/Home
.aspx
(in
the search field type “work
of the Least Developed
Countries Expert Group”
and select year “2020”)
https://unfccc.int/ldc-portal
and
https://unfccc.int/LEG
Submissions
Further information
12.
National adaptation plans
71.
Background:
COP 25 requested SBI 53 to discuss information from the reports of the
AC and the LEG, including on gaps and needs and the implementation of national adaptation
plans, and to take further action as appropriate.
57
72.
In May–June 2021, the SBI conducted work informally on national adaptation plans.
The Chair prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal note
58
to capture
progress.
73.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to continue its consideration of this matter and to
recommend a draft decision for consideration and adoption at COP 26.
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.13
FCCC/SBI/2021/INF.7
Further information
Progress in the process to formulate and implement national
adaptation plans. Note by the secretariat
Progress in the process to formulate and implement national
adaptation plans. Note by the secretariat
https://unfccc.int/topics/adaptation-and-
resilience/workstreams/national-adaptation-plans
55
56
57
58
Decision 19/CP.21, para. 13.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/279101.
Decision 7/CP.25, para. 11.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/278003
.
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13.
(a)
Development and transfer of technologies and implementation of the
Technology Mechanism
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology
Centre and Network (for 2020 and 2021)
*
74.
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.
59
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.
60
CMA 1 took note of the recommendation of
the TEC and the CTCN to prepare and submit their joint annual report to both the COP and
the CMA.
61
75.
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.
76.
Action:
The SBI and the SBSTA 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 to 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
https://unfccc.int/ttclear
and
www.ctc-n.org
(b)
Alignment between processes pertaining to the review of the Climate Technology Centre
and Network and the periodic assessment referred to in paragraph 69 of decision 1/CP.21
77.
Background:
SBI 51 initiated consideration
62
of the alignment between processes
pertaining to the review of the CTCN
63
and the periodic assessment of the Technology
Mechanism.
78.
SBI 51 considered the concept of alignment, the timelines for the independent review
of the CTCN and the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism, and possible
options, and their implications, for aligning processes pertaining to the independent review
of the CTCN and the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism and agreed that
consideration of this matter would continue at SBI 52.
64
79.
In May–June 2021, the SBI conducted work informally on this matter. The Chair
prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal note
65
to capture progress.
80.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to consider the document prepared for the session and
continue its consideration of this matter with a view to recommending a draft decision to
CMA 3.
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.5
Possible options, and their implications, for aligning
processes pertaining to the independent review of the Climate
Technology Centre and Network and the periodic assessment
of the Technology Mechanism. Note by the secretariat
https://unfccc.int/ttclear
Further information
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
Decision 17/CP.20, para. 4.
Decision 1/CP.21, para. 68.
Decision 15/CMA.1, para. 4.
As per decision 16/CMA.1, para. 6.
In accordance with decisions 2/CP.17, 14/CP.18 and 12/CP.24.
FCCC/SBI/2019/20, para. 61.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/279031.
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(c)
Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer
81.
Background:
SBI 34 invited the GEF to provide reports on progress in carrying out
its activities under the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer for consideration
by the SBI at its sessions for the duration of the programme.
66
SBI 51 invited the TEC and
the CTCN to include in their joint annual report for 2020 information on the outcomes of
their actions in response to the relevant recommendations in the report on the updated
evaluation of the Poznan strategic programme.
67
82.
As requested at SBI 50,
68
the secretariat prepared a report on the fourth synthesis of
technology needs identified by non-Annex I Parties.
69
83.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to consider documents prepared for the session with
a view to determining further actions arising from them.
FCCC/SB/2020/4
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.1
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee
and the Climate Technology Centre and Network for 2020
Fourth synthesis of technology needs identified by Parties not
included in Annex I to the Convention. Report by the
secretariat
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference
of the Parties. Note by the secretariat
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference
of the Parties. Note by the secretariat
https://www.thegef.org/content/poznan-strategic-program;
https://unfccc.int/ttclear
and
www.ctc-n.org
FCCC/CP/2020/1 and
Add.1
FCCC/CP/2021/9 and
Add.1
Further information
(d)
Linkages between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism of the
Convention
84.
Background:
COP 22 invited the TEC, the CTCN and the operating entities of the
Financial Mechanism to provide information on their actions in strengthening the linkages
between the Technology Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism in their annual reports to
the COP for guidance on further actions if needed.
70
COP 24 requested SBI 53 to take stock
of progress in strengthening these linkages with a view to recommending a draft decision on
this matter, including on the consideration of a conclusion on this matter
.
71
85.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to take stock of progress in strengthening the linkages
between the two mechanisms with a view to recommending a draft decision to COP 26.
FCCC/CP/2019/3 and
Add.1
FCCC/CP/2020/5 and
Add.1
FCCC/CP/2021/8
FCCC/CP/2019/5 and
Add.1
FCCC/CP/2020/1 and
Add.1
Report of the Green Climate Fund to the Conference of the
Parties. Note by the secretariat
Report of the Green Climate Fund to the Conference of the
Parties. Note by the secretariat
Report of the Green Climate Fund to the Conference of the
Parties. Note by the secretariat
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference
of the Parties. Note by the secretariat
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference
of the Parties. Note by the secretariat
66
67
68
69
70
71
FCCC/SBI/2011/7, para. 137.
FCCC/SBI/2019/20, para. 71.
FCCC/SBI/2019/9, para. 84.
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.1.
See decision 14/CP.22, para 9.
See decision 14/CP.24, para 9.
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FCCC/CP/2021/9 and
Add.1
FCCC/SB/2019/4
FCCC/SB/2020/4
FCCC/SB/2021/5
Further information
Report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference
of the Parties. Note by the secretariat
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee
and the Climate Technology Centre and Network for 2019
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
https://unfccc.int/ttclear
14.
(a)
Matters relating to the Adaptation Fund
Membership of the Adaptation Fund Board
86.
Background:
CMP 14 requested the SBI to consider the matter of ensuring that
developing country Parties and developed country Parties that are Parties to the Paris
Agreement are eligible for membership on the Adaptation Fund Board and to forward a
recommendation to CMP 15.
72
SBI 51 agreed that consideration would continue at SBI 52.
73
87.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to continue its consideration of this matter and to
forward a recommendation to CMP 16.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/process/bodies/funds-and-financial-
entities/adaptation-fund
(b)
Fourth review of the Adaptation Fund
88.
Background:
CMP 13 requested SBI 52 to initiate the fourth review of the Adaptation
Fund in accordance with the terms of reference contained in the annex to decision 1/CMP.12
or as amended.
74
89.
The SBI Chair convened informal consultations on 14 April 2021
75
on advancing
technical work on this matter and invited Parties to submit their views thereon.
90.
In May–June 2021, the SBI conducted work informally on this matter. The Chair
prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal note
76
to capture progress.
91.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to continue its consideration of the fourth review of
the Adaptation Fund and to report back to its governing body at the session of that body to
be convened in conjunction with COP 27.
Further information
Submissions
https://unfccc.int/Adaptation-Fund
https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/submissionsstaging/Pages/Home
.aspx
(in the
search field type “voluntary submissions 2021”)
or
https://unfccc.int/topics/climate-finance/funds-entities-
bodies/adaptation-fund/submissions-related-to-the-fourth-
review-of-the-adaptation-fund
72
73
74
75
76
Decision 1/CMP.14, para. 5.
FCCC/SBI/2019/20, para. 74.
Decision 2/CMP.13, para. 9.
See
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/bodies/subsidiary-bodies/sbi-chair-lobby/january-june-
2021-activities#eq-3.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/279083.
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15.
(a)
Matters relating to capacity-building
Capacity-building under the Convention
92.
Background:
COP 23 completed the fourth review of the implementation under the
Convention of the framework for capacity-building in countries with economies in transition
established under decision 3/CP.7 and requested SBI 52 to initiate the fifth review.
77
93.
The 9
th
and 10
th
meetings of the Durban Forum on capacity-building were convened
virtually.
94.
In addition, the SBI Chair convened informal consultations on 5 May 2021
78
on
opportunities for streamlining UNFCCC capacity-building arrangements and on the process
for monitoring and reviewing the implementation of the capacity-building frameworks.
95.
In May–June 2021, the SBI conducted work informally on matters related to capacity-
building. The Chair prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal note
79
to
capture progress.
96.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to conclude its consideration of the fifth review of the
implementation of the framework for capacity-building in countries with economies in
transition.
FCCC/SBI/2020/2 and
Add.1
FCCC/SBI/2021/2 and
Add.1
FCCC/SBI/2020/5
FCCC/SBI/2021/3
Further information
Capacity-building work of bodies established under the
Convention and its Kyoto Protocol. Compilation and synthesis
report by the secretariat
Capacity-building work of bodies established under the
Convention and its Kyoto Protocol. Compilation and synthesis
report by the secretariat
Implementation of the framework for capacity-building in
developing countries. Synthesis report by the secretariat
Implementation of the framework for capacity-building in
developing countries. Synthesis report by the secretariat
https://unfccc.int/topics/capacity-building/the-big-
picture/capacity-in-the-unfccc-process
(b)
Capacity-building under the Kyoto Protocol
97.
Background:
CMP 12 completed the third review of the implementation under the
Kyoto Protocol of the framework for capacity-building in developing countries and decided
that SBI 52 would initiate the fourth review.
80
98.
CMP 13 completed the fourth review of the implementation under the Kyoto Protocol
of the framework for capacity-building in countries with economies in transition and
requested SBI 52 to initiate the fifth review.
81
99.
The 9
th
and 10
th
meetings of the Durban Forum on capacity-building were convened
virtually.
100. The SBI Chair convened informal consultations on 5 May 2021 on opportunities for
streamlining UNFCCC capacity-building arrangements and on the process for the monitoring
and review of the implementation of the capacity-building frameworks.
77
78
79
80
81
Decision 17/CP.23, para. 4.
See
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/bodies/subsidiary-bodies/sbi-chair-lobby/january-june-
2021-activities#eq-8.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/279044.
Decision 6/CMP.12, para. 6.
Decision 4/CMP.13, para. 4.
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101. In May–June 2021, the SBI conducted work informally on matters related to capacity-
building. The Chair prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal note
82
to
capture progress.
102.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to conclude its consideration of the fourth
comprehensive review of the implementation of the framework for capacity-building in
developing countries and the fifth review of the implementation of the framework for
capacity-building in countries with economies in transition.
See documents under sub-item 15(a)
Further information
https://unfccc.int/topics/capacity-building/the-big-
picture/capacity-in-the-unfccc-process
(c)
Annual technical progress report of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (for 2020
and 2021)
103.
Background:
The 4
th
and 5
th
meetings of the PCCB were convened virtually. The
PCCB prepared annual technical progress reports on its work in 2020 and 2021 for
submission to the COP and the CMA
83
through the SBI.
104.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to consider the annual technical progress reports of
the PCCB for 2020 and 2021, including its recommendations to the COP and the CMA, and
to recommend a draft decision to COP 26 and CMA 3.
FCCC/SBI/2020/13
FCCC/SBI/2021/10
Further information
Annual technical progress report of the Paris Committee on
Capacity-building
Annual technical progress report of the Paris Committee on
Capacity-building
https://unfccc.int/pccb
16.
Matters relating to the forum on the impact of the implementation of
response measures serving the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the
Paris Agreement
*
105. COP 25, CMP 15 and CMA 2 decided that the forum on the impact of the
implementation of response measures may consider, as needed, additional modalities for the
workplan activities, consistent with the modalities identified in decision 7/CMA.1, and
recommend such additional modalities for the workplan for consideration and adoption by
the subsidiary bodies.
84
106. The KCI held its 3
rd
and 4
th
meetings virtually 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.
85
107. On 18 May 2021, the SBI and SBSTA Chairs convened an informal technical expert
meeting on tools and methodologies for assessing the impacts of the implementation of
response measures.
86
108. 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
87
to capture progress.
82
83
84
85
86
87
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/279044.
As per decision 3/CMA.2, para. 8.
Para. 4 of decisions 4/CP.25, 4/CMP.15, and 4/CMA.2, respectively.
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.
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109.
Action:
The SBI and the SBSTA will be invited to convene the forum to implement
agreed workplan activities and provide its recommendations with a view to the SBI and the
SBSTA making recommendations, as appropriate, to COP 26, CMP 16 and CMA 3.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/topics/mitigation/workstreams/response-
measures
and
https://unfccc.int/KCI
17.
Gender and climate change
110.
Background:
The workshops on the role of national gender and climate change focal
points and on gender integration in national climate policies were held virtually
–
regionally
and during the Climate Dialogues
.
88
111. As part of the gender action plan activity A4, Parties, relevant organizations and the
research community were invited to make submissions on the dimensions and examples of
the gender-differentiated impacts of climate change, the role of women as agents of change
and opportunities for women.
112.
Action:
The second part of the workshop on the role of national gender and climate
change focal points will be organized in conjunction with this session so the
recommendations on this matter can be finalized.
Submissions
https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/submissionsstaging/Pages/Home
.aspx
(in the search field type “gender” and select year
“2020”)
https://unfccc.int/gender
Further information
18.
(a)
Matters related to Action for Climate Empowerment
Review of the Doha work programme on Article 6 of the Convention
113.
Background:
The SBI Chair convened a series of activities virtually between
17 March and 19 May 2021 on the review of the Doha work programme and future work to
enhance the implementation of ACE under Article 6 of the Convention and Article 12 of the
Paris Agreement.
89
114. In May–June 2021, the SBI conducted work informally on the review of the Doha
work programme. The Chair prepared, with the assistance of the co-facilitators, an informal
note
90
to capture progress.
115.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to consider the documents prepared for the session,
and, taking into account the submissions,
91
launch the review of the implementation of the
Doha work programme and recommend a draft decision to COP 26.
FCCC/SBI/2020/9
Progress and effectiveness, as well as emerging gaps, needs
and recommendations, in relation to the Doha work
programme and Action for Climate Empowerment. Synthesis
report by the secretariat
Options and ways for future work to enhance the
implementation of Article 6 of the Convention and Article 12
of the Paris Agreement, following the review of the Doha work
programme. Note by the secretariat
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.4
88
89
90
91
Mandated in decision 3/CP.25.
See
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/bodies/subsidiary-bodies/sbi-chair-lobby/january-june-
2021-activities#eq-1.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/279082.
See decision 15/CP.25, paras. 2–3.
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Submissions
https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/submissionsstaging/Pages/Home
.aspx
(in
the search field type “Doha
work programme”
and
select year “2020”, or type “voluntary submissions 2021”)
(b)
Report on activities related to Action for Climate Empowerment (for 2020 and 2021)
116.
Background:
The 8
th
Dialogue on ACE
92
was held virtually
–
regionally and during
Climate Dialogues
–
to advance the discussions on recommendations and views on future
work to enhance the implementation of Article 6 of the Convention and Article 12 of the
Paris Agreement.
93
117.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to take note of the summary report on the 8
th
Dialogue
on ACE and of other relevant activities.
FCCC/SBI/2021/1
Further information
The 8
th
Dialogue on Action for Climate Empowerment.
Summary report by the secretariat
https://unfccc.int/ACE-Dialogues
19.
Arrangements for intergovernmental meetings
118.
Background:
In keeping with the principle of rotation among the regional groups, the
President of COP 27, CMP 17 and CMA 4 should come from the African States. COP 25
requested SBI 52 to consider the issue of the host of those sessions and to recommend a draft
decision on the matter for consideration and adoption at COP 26.
94
In a letter dated 11 August
2021, the Chair of the African Group communicated to the secretariat that Egypt had been
nominated to host COP 27.
119. SBI 50 agreed that consideration of the approaches and initiatives to increase the
efficiency of the UNFCCC process towards enhancing ambition and strengthening
implementation would continue at SBI 52
.
95
120. COP 25 requested SBI 52 to review the approach to admitting observer organizations
and to provide any relevant guidance to the secretariat.
96
121. SBI 40 recalled the conclusions of SBI 34 on various ways to engage observer
organizations in the intergovernmental process and requested the secretariat to provide,
subject to the availability of resources, a report every two years on the implementation of
those conclusions.
97
In May–June 2021, the SBI conducted work informally on the
implementation of the conclusions. The Chair facilitated the discussions and prepared an
informal note
98
to capture progress.
122.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to consider these matters and to make
recommendations to COP 26, as appropriate.
FCCC/SBI/2020/10
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.8
Arrangements for intergovernmental meetings. Note by the
secretariat
Process of admission of observer organizations to the
UNFCCC. Note by the secretariat
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
See
https://unfccc.int/topics/education-youth/events-meetings/ace-dialogues/8th-dialogue-on-action-
for-climate-empowerment.
As per decision 15/CP.25, para. 5.
Decision 16/CP.25, para. 7.
FCCC/SBI/2019/9, para. 134.
FCCC/CP/2019/13, para. 18.
FCCC/SBI/2014/8, para. 225.
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/278488.
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(a)
Administrative, financial and institutional matters
Budget performance for the biennia 2018–2019 and 2020–2021
123.
Background:
Reports on budget performance and programme delivery for 2018–2019
and 2020–2021 and a report on the status of contributions as at 22 October 2021 will have
been prepared for the session.
124.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to take note of the information contained in the
documents prepared for the session and any relevant oral information provided by the
Executive Secretary and to recommend draft decisions on administrative and financial
matters to COP 26 and CMP 16.
FCCC/SBI/2020/3 and
Add.1–2
FCCC/SBI/2021/5 and
Add.1
FCCC/SBI/2021/INF.8
Further information
Budget performance for the biennium 2018–2019 as at 31
December 2019. Note by the Executive Secretary
Budget performance for the biennium 2020–2021 as at 31
December 2020. Note by the Executive Secretary
Status of contributions and fees as at 22 October 2021. Note
by the secretariat
https://unfccc.int/about-us/budget/financial-and-budgetary-
matters#documents-and-decisions
(b)
Programme budget for the biennium 2022–2023
125.
Background:
In May–June 2021, the SBI conducted work informally on the
programme budget for 2022–2023 and Parties reached a common understanding of the
possible elements of the draft conclusions and decisions thereon. The Chair prepared, with
the assistance of the facilitator, an informal note
99
to capture progress.
126.
Action:
The Executive Secretary has proposed a programme budget for 2022–2023.
The SBI will be invited to consider it and to recommend a draft decision for consideration
and adoption at COP 26 and endorsement at CMP 16. The SBI will also be invited to consider
the proposed budget for the international transaction log and a methodology for the collection
of its fees with a view to recommending a draft decision to CMP 16.
FCCC/SBI/2021/4 and
Add.1–2
Further information
Programme budget for the biennium 2022–2023. Proposal by
the Executive Secretary
https://unfccc.int/about-us/budget
(c)
Audit report and financial statements (for 2019 and 2020)
127.
Background:
The financial statements for 2019 and 2020 have been audited by the
United Nations Board of Auditors.
128.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to take note of the information contained in the
documents prepared for the session.
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.9
and Add.1
FCCC/SBI/2021/INF.4
and Add.1
Further information
Financial report and audited financial statements for 2019
and report of the United Nations Board of Auditors. Note by
the secretariat
Financial report and audited financial statements for 2020
and report of the United Nations Board of Auditors. Note by
the secretariat
https://unfccc.int/about-us/budget/financial-and-budgetary-
matters#documents-and-decisions
99
Available at
https://unfccc.int/documents/279036.
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(d)
Other financial and budgetary matters
129.
Background:
Notes on standard costs and efforts to improve the efficiency and
transparency of the UNFCCC budget process have been prepared for the session.
130.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to take note of the information contained in the
documents prepared for the session. The SBI will also be invited to recommend draft
decisions on administrative and financial matters to COP 26, CMP 16 and CMA 3.
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.2
FCCC/SBI/2020/INF.3
Further information
Efforts to further improve the efficiency and transparency of
the UNFCCC budget process. Note by the secretariat
Budgetary implications of UNFCCC mandates: standard
costs. Note by the Executive Secretary
https://unfccc.int/about-us/budget/financial-and-budgetary-
matters#documents-and-decisions
(e)
Continuous review of the functions and operations of the secretariat
131.
Background:
SBI 21 decided that the SBI would review the functions and operations
of the secretariat annually.
100
A background note on the legal status of the UNFCCC
secretariat will be provided by the secretariat.
132.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to consider the information provided to Parties and to
decide on further action, as appropriate.
Further information
https://unfccc.int/about-us/budget/review-of-the-secretariat-
structure-and-operations
(f)
Annual report (for 2019 and 2020)
133.
Background:
SBI 50 agreed that any matters relating to the annual report for 2019
would be considered at SBI 52.
101
134.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to take note of the annual reports for 2019 and 2020.
2019 secretariat activities, programme delivery highlights and
financial performance. Annual report by the secretariat
2020 secretariat activities, programme delivery highlights and
financial performance. Annual report by the secretariat
https://unfccc.int/annualreport
FCCC/SBI/2020/4
FCCC/SBI/2021/7
Further information
(g)
Implementation of the Headquarters Agreement
135.
Background:
SBI 50 encouraged the Host Government and the secretariat to remain
in close and regular consultation and invited the Host Government and the UNFCCC
Executive Secretary to report on any new developments in the implementation of the
Headquarters Agreement at SBI 54.
102
136.
Action:
The SBI will be invited to take note of progress on this matter.
21.
Other matters
137. Any other matters that arise during the session will be taken up under this agenda
item.
100
101
102
FCCC/SBI/2004/19, para. 105.
FCCC/SBI/2019/9, para. 153.
FCCC/SBI/2019/9, paras. 157–158.
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22.
Closure of and report on the session
138. On Saturday, 6 November, after the draft report on the session has been presented to
the SBI for consideration and adoption, the Chair will declare the session closed.
Abbreviations and acronyms
AC
ACE
Annex I Party
BR3
BR4
BUR
CGE
CMA
CMP
COP
CTCN
FSV
IAR
KCI
LEG
NC7
non-Annex I Party
PCCB
SB
SBI
SBSTA
SED2
TEC
Adaptation Committee
Action for Climate Empowerment
Party included in Annex I to the Convention
third biennial report
fourth biennial report
biennial update report
Consultative Group of Experts
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 sharing of views
international assessment and review
Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of
Response Measures
Least Developed Countries Expert Group
seventh national communication
Party not included in Annex I to the Convention
Paris Committee on Capacity-building
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
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