A workshop on the development of a Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) work programme on Article 6 of the Convention was organized by the secretariat in Bonn, Germany, from 2 to 3 June 2002. This report outlines the operational objectives and possible scope of activities of a proposed five-year work programme, reviews the potential role of the various entities in its implementation, and recognizes the need for financial resources. The SBSTA may wish to take note of the information contained in this report to identify matters for further consideration, and may wish to call relevant issues to the attention of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI)