What is the SBSTA?
The SBSTA is one of two permanent subsidiary bodies to the Convention established by the COP/CMP. It
supports the work of the COP and the CMP through the provision of timely information and advice on scientific and
technological matters as they relate to the Convention or its Kyoto Protocol.
Key areas of work for the SBSTA are the impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change;
emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in
developing countries; promoting the
development and transfer of environmentally-friendly technologies; and conducting technical work to
improve the guidelines for
preparing and reviewing greenhouse gas emission inventories from Annex I Parties. The SBSTA carries
out methodological work under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol, and promotes collaboration in the
field of research
and systematic observation of the climate system.