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SBSTA - SBSTA 42
1 - 11 Jun 2015

The 42nd session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) was held from 1 to 11 June 2015 in the World Conference Centre in Bonn, Germany

Information on elections 

pdf-icon Information on the organization of the session (84 kB)

pdf-icon Information note of the SBSTA Chair (27 kB)

pdf-icon Communication from the Government of Poland regarding the SBSTA Chair (17 kB)

pdf-icon Communication from the Government of Lithuania regarding the SBSTA Rapporteur (198 kB)

Opening and closing statements are made available here and at the submission portal. (Once on the portal, type in "statements" in the search field, and select SBSTA 42 in the left-hand side menu.)

Webcast of plenary meetings are available here



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Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA), Forty-second session, 1–11 June 2015, Bonn, Germany
1. Opening of the session.
2. Organizational matters:
2. (a) Adoption of the agenda;
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/1 23 Mar 2015 agendas Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Provisional agenda and annotations. Note by the Executive Secretary.
2. (b) Organization of the work of the session;
2. (c) Election of officers other than the Chair.
3. Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/INF.2 30 Apr 2015 meeting papers Published EN
Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.7 9 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
4. Methodological guidance for activities relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.5 9 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Methodological guidance for activities relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.5/Add.1 9 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Methodological guidance for activities relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair. Addendum.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.5/Add.2 9 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Methodological guidance for activities relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair. Addendum.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.5/Add.3 9 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Methodological guidance for activities relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair. Addendum.
5. Issues relating to agriculture.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/MISC.1 30 Apr 2015 party submissions Published EN
Views on issues relating to agriculture. Submissions from Parties and admitted observer organizations.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/MISC.1/Add.1 1 Jun 2015 party submissions Published EN
Views on issues relating to agriculture. Submissions from Parties and admitted observer organizations. Addendum.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/MISC.1/Add.2 10 Sep 2015 party submissions Published EN FR
Views on issues relating to agriculture. Submissions from Parties and admitted observer organizations. Addendum.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/MISC.2 30 Apr 2015 submissions by parties and organizations Published EN
Views on assessment of risk and vulnerability of agricultural systems to different climate change scenarios at regional, national and local levels, including but not limited to pests and diseases. Submissions from Parties and admitted observer organizations.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.2 5 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Issues relating to agriculture. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
6. Matters relating to science and review:
6. (a) Research and systematic observation;
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/INF.1 30 Apr 2015 meeting papers Published EN
Report on the further enhancement of the availability and visibility of scientific information relevant to the Convention on the UNFCCC website. Note by the secretariat.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.4 9 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Research and systematic observation. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
6. (b) The 2013–2015 review.
 FCCC/SB/2015/INF.1 4 May 2015 meeting papers Published EN
Report on the structured expert dialogue on the 2013–2015 review. Note by the co-facilitators of the structured expert dialogue.
 FCCC/SB/2015/CRP.1 3 Jun 2015 party submissions Published EN
Submission from China.
 FCCC/SB/2015/CRP.2 4 Jun 2015 party submissions Published EN
Submission from the Alliance of Small Island States
 FCCC/SB/2015/L.1 10 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
The 2013–2015 review. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
7. Impact of the implementation of response measures:
7. (a) Forum and work programme;
 FCCC/SB/2015/L.2 10 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Impact of the implementation of response measures: forum and work programme. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs.
7. (b) Matters relating to Article 2, paragraph 3, of the Kyoto Protocol.
8. Methodological issues under the Convention:
8. (a) Methodologies for the reporting of financial information by Parties included in Annex I to the Convention;
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/MISC.3 24 Apr 2015 submissions by parties and organizations Published EN
Views on methodologies for the reporting of financial information referred to in decision 2/CP.17, paragraph 19. Submissions from Parties and observer organizations.
 FCCC/TP/2015/2 29 May 2015 technical papers Published EN
Existing international methodologies for the reporting of financial information. Technical paper.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.14 10 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Methodologies for the reporting of financial information by Parties included in Annex I to the Convention. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
8. (b) Common metrics to calculate the carbon dioxide equivalence of greenhouse gases;
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.8 9 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Common metrics to calculate the carbon dioxide equivalence of greenhouse gases. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
8. (c) Emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/MISC.4 27 May 2015 submissions by parties and organizations Published EN
Information relevant to emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport. Submissions from international organizations.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.3 8 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
9. Methodological issues under the Kyoto Protocol:
9. (a) Implications of the implementation of decisions 2/CMP.7 to 4/CMP.7 and 1/CMP.8 on the previous decisions on methodological issues related to the Kyoto Protocol, including those relating to Articles 5, 7 and 8 of the Kyoto Protocol;
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.13 10 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Implications of the implementation of decisions 2/CMP.7 to 4/CMP.7 and 1/CMP.8 on the previous decisions on methodological issues related to the Kyoto Protocol, including those relating to Articles 5, 7 and 8 of the Kyoto Protocol. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
9. (b) Accounting, reporting and review requirements for Parties included in Annex I to the Convention without a quantified emission limitation and reduction commitment for the second commitment period;
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.10 10 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Accounting, reporting and review requirements for Parties included in Annex I to the Convention without a quantified emission limitation and reduction commitment for the second commitment period. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
9. (c) Clarification of the text in section G (Article 3, paragraph 7 ter) of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol, in particular the information to be used to determine the “average annual emissions for the first three years of the preceding commitment ...
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.11 10 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Clarification of the text in section G (Article 3, paragraph 7 ter) of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol, in particular the information to be used to determine the “average annual emissions for the first three years of the preceding commitment period”. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
9. (d) Implications of the inclusion of reforestation of lands with forest in exhaustion as afforestation and reforestation clean development mechanism project activities
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.6 9 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Implications of the inclusion of reforestation of lands with forest in exhaustion as afforestation and reforestation clean development mechanism project activities. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
10. Market and non-market mechanisms under the Convention:
10. (a) Framework for various approaches;
10. (b) Non-market-based approaches;
10. (c) New market-based mechanism.
11. Scientific, technical and socioeconomic aspects of mitigation of climate change.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.12 10 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Scientific, technical and socioeconomic aspects of mitigation of climate change. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
12. Cooperation with other international organizations.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/INF.3 30 Apr 2015 meeting papers Published EN
Summary of cooperative activities with United Nations entities and intergovernmental organizations that contribute to the work under the Convention. Note by the secretariat.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/INF.3/Corr.1 27 May 2015 meeting papers Published EN
Summary of cooperative activities with United Nations entities and intergovernmental organizations that contribute to the work under the Convention. Note by the secretariat. Corrigendum.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.9 9 Jun 2015 draft conclusions Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Cooperation with other international organizations. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.
13. Other matters.
14. Closure of and report on the session.
 FCCC/SBSTA/2015/L.1 1 Jun 2015 meeting papers Published EN SP FR CH AR RU
Draft report of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice on its forty-second session. Rapporteur: Ms. Stasile Znutiene (Lithuania)
Other
 FCCC/2015/II/OD/1 1 Jun 2015 daily programmes Published EN
Daily programme for Monday, 1 June 2015 (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).
 FCCC/2015/II/OD/2 2 Jun 2015 daily programmes Published EN
Daily programme for Tuesday, 2 June 2015 (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).
 FCCC/2015/II/OD/3 3 Jun 2015 daily programmes Published EN
Daily programme for Wednesday, 3 June 2015 (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).
 FCCC/2015/II/OD/4 4 Jun 2015 daily programmes Published EN
Daily programme for Thursday, 4 June 2015 (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).
 FCCC/2015/II/OD/5 5 Jun 2015 daily programmes Published EN
Daily programme for Friday, 5 June 2015 (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).
 FCCC/2015/II/OD/6 6 Jun 2015 daily programmes Published EN
Daily programme for Saturday, 6 June 2015 (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).
 FCCC/2015/II/OD/7 8 Jun 2015 daily programmes Published EN
Daily programme for Monday, 8 June 2015 (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).
 FCCC/2015/II/OD/8 9 Jun 2015 daily programmes Published EN
Daily programme for Tuesday, 9 June 2015 (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).
 FCCC/2015/II/OD/9 10 Jun 2015 daily programmes Published EN
Daily programme for Wednesday, 10 June 2015 (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).
 FCCC/2015/II/OD/10 11 Jun 2015 daily programmes Published EN
Daily programme for Thursday, 11 June 2015 (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).
 FCCC/SB/2015/MISC.1 1 Jun 2015 lists of participants Published EN SP FR
Provisional list of participants (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).
 FCCC/SB/2015/INF.2 10 Jun 2015 lists of participants Published EN SP FR
List of participants (SBI42) (SBSTA42) (ADP2-9).

In-session events

2 June 2015, 11:00-13:00
Joint 2013–2015 review special event to present the report on the structured expert dialogue

2 June 2015, 15:00-18:00
Workshop on the development of early warning systems and contingency plans in relation to extreme weather events and its effects such as desertification, drought, floods, landslides, storm surge, soil erosion, and saline water intrusion

3 June 2015, 15:00-18:00
Workshop on the assessment of risk and vulnerability of agricultural systems to different climate change scenarios at regional, national and local levels, including but not limited to pests and diseases

4 June 2015, 15:00-18:00
7th meeting of the research dialogue

6 June 2015, 10:00-13:00
Joint  SBSTA/SBI/SCF technical workshop on methodologies for the reporting of financial information by Parties included in Annex I to the Convention

Observer corner (Inviting input from observers)

 NGOs
 (link leads to a landing page linking to NGOs doing work under the SBSTA)

IGOs and programmes
(link leads to a landing page linking to IGOs and programmes doing work under the SBSTA, e.g. research dialogue/SED partners)

UN bodies 
(link leads to a landing page linking to UN bodies doing work under the SBSTA)

Virtual Platform
(link leads to a page where observers can post information on how they suggest to concretely support the SBSTA)

Side events and exhibits

 Message from the Chair

pdf-icon Information note of the SBSTA Chair (27 kB)

 
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