28 November - 9 December, Durban

At COP 17, Parties adopted a work programme with the objective of improving the understanding of the impact of the implementation of response measures in eight distinct areas (overview below). In addition, the COP decided to establish the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures mandated to meet twice a year under a joint agenda item of the subsidiary bodies. The subsidiary bodies have a mandate to review at SB 39 the work of the forum including the need for its continuation, with a view to providing recommendations to the COP 19. Thus, the forum consolidates all progressive discussions related to response measures under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol

Under the Convention

Economic and social consequences of response measures

At AWG-LCA 14, part IV, Parties met in an informal group. Submissions made during the session are contained in CRP. 37/Add.1. Further work under-taken in the informal group is reflected in CRP.39. Following further work in an informal drafting group under the COP, Parties agreed on a draft decision (pages 15-16), which recognizes the establishment of  the forum and the adoption of the work programme on the impact of the implementation of response measures, consolidating related issues. This decision was adopted by the COP.

Forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures

At SB 35, the SB Chairs convened again the Joint SBI/SBSTA forum, continuing consideration of elements for a work programme and a possible forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures to be adopted at COP17. In addition, a special event in the context of the Joint SBI/SBSTA forum was held on 1 December. As Parties were not able to conclude on their work, the issue was forwarded to the COP President for further consideration and finalization. The COP President requested the SB Chairs to continue consultations which ended in a decision on the forum and the work programme on the impact of the implementation of response measures, consolidating related issues. This decision was adopted by the COP.

Progress on the implementation of decision 1/CP.10 (Response measures)

At SB 35, Parties considered the report of the workshop on promoting risk management approaches on the specific needs and concerns of developing country Parties arising from the impact of the implementation of response measures.

Under the Kyoto Protocol

Consideration of information on potential environmental, Economic and social consequences, including spillover effects, of tools, policies, measures and methodologies available to Annex I Parties.

At AWG-KP 16, part IV, Parties agreed on a draft decision which recognizes the establishment of the forum and the adoption of the work programme on the impact of the implementation of response measures, consolidating related issues. This decision was adopted by the CMP.

Matters relating to Articles 2.3 and 3.14 of the Kyoto Protocol

At SB 35, Parties considered the report of the joint workshop on matters relating to Article 2, paragraph 3, and Article 3, paragraph 14, of the Kyoto Protocol.  The adopted conclusions can be found in document FCCC/SBSTA/2011/L.21-FCCC/SBI/2011/L.29.

1-7 October, Panama

Under the Convention

Economic and social consequences of response measures

At AWG-LCA 14, part III, Parties met in several informal meetings. A note by the facilitator (132 kB) outlines issues discussed. Submissions made during the sessions are contained in CRP 14, 29 and 30 and are available here.

Under the Kyoto Protocol

Consideration of information on potential environmental, Economic and social consequences, including spillover effects, of tools, policies, measures and methodologies available to Annex I Parties.

At AWG-KP 16, part III, Parties met in a spin-off group to consider the remaining options on the possible institutional arrangement to deal with the potential consequences of response measures. As Parties did not reach any agreement this matter will be taken up again at AWG-KP 16, part IV.

6-17 June, Bonn

Under the Convention

Economic and social consequences of response measures

At AWG-LCA 14, part II, Parties met in two spin-off groups. A summary note by the facilitator outlines issues discussed. Submissions made during the sessions will be compiled in a miscellaneous document and can be seen here.

At AWG-LCA 14, part I,  an agenda (139 kB) was adopted containing item 3.2.6, Economic and social consequences of response measures.

Forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures

Three sessions of the Joint SBI/SBSTA forum were held, initiating consideration of elements for a work programme and a possible forum on response measures to be adopted at COP17 (see FCCC/SBSTA/2011/L.16- FCCC/SBI/2011/L.18). The Joint SBI/SBSTA forum will continue at SB 35.
In addition, a special event in the context of the Joint SBI/SBSTA forum was held on 13 June. Observer organizations provided information and expertise in such areas as Modelling, economic diversification, just transition of the work force, and health- and trade-related issues. The secretariat has been requested to prepare a report on this special event and to make it available at SB 35.

Progress on the implementation of decision 1/CP.10

At SBI 34, Parties agreed to continue considering this matter at SBi 35, on the basis of the draft decision text contained in the report of the SBI 32 (annex IV), taking into account relevant decisions adopted by the COP 16, with a view to recommending a draft decision for adoption by the COP.  The Parties also took note of the progress made in the implementation of the interim actions referred to in the SBI 33 conclusions (FCCC/SBI/2010/27, paragraphs 83-90).   See draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.

Under the Kyoto Protocol

Consideration of information on potential environmental, Economic and social consequences, including spillover effects, of tools, policies, measures and methodologies available to Annex I Parties.

At AWG-KP 16, part II (June 2011), Parties met in a spin-off group to consider the remaining options on the possible institutional arrangements to deal with potential consequences of response measures.  As Parties did not reach any agreement  on this matter, it will be taken up again at AWG-KP 17.

Matters relating to Articles 2.3 and 3.14 of the KP

At SB 34 the subsidiary bodies considered the synthesis of information and views on issues that will be addressed at the joint workshop on matters relating to Article 2, paragraph 3, and Article 3, paragraph 14, of the Kyoto Protocol.  They identified issues that will be addressed at the joint workshop and agreed that, inter alia, the following issues will be considered: sharing of information; minimizing the adverse effects through a process to implement these articles which will include further implementation of decision 31/CMP.1, research and assessment, enhancing support to developing country Parties, particularly those identified in Article 4.8 and 4.9, of the Convention, and enhancing reporting and verification. The adopted conclusions can be found in documents FCCC/SBI/2011/L.12 and FCCC/SBSTA/2011/L.12. 

Parties also agreed to continue to discuss these matters, including consideration of the workshop report in a joint contact group to be established by them at SB 35.

4-8 April, Bangkok

(AWG-LCA 14/AWG-KP 16)

Under the Convention

At AWG-LCA 14, part I, an agenda (139 kB) was adopted containing item 3.2.6, Economic and social consequences of response measures.

Under the Kyoto Protocol

At AWG-KP 16, part I, there was no discussion on the issue of information on potential environmental, Economic and social consequences, including spillover effects, of tools, policies, measures and methodologies available to Annex I Parties.