Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB)

PCCB 2025 — Pictured l-r: Jorge Cárcamo, Cécile Schneider, Abze Djigma, Khalida Bashir, Kayah Ward.
Not pictured: Farhat Mbarouk, Kerricia Hobson, Lilian De Leon, Michael Okumu

Background

Established at COP 21 in 2015 (1/CP.21, para. 71), the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB) addresses current and emerging gaps and needs in implementing and further enhancing capacity-building in developing countries. In 2019, the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA) decided that the PCCB shall also serve the Paris Agreement.

The PCCB consists of twelve members from developed and developing countries. It meets once each year and regularly reports to the Conference of the Parties (COP) and the CMA on its progress and activities.

Vision

The PCCB supports a coherent and consistent institutional architecture for climate-related capacity-building for developing countries. Its guidance facilitates the design and implementation of effective and sustainable capacity-building efforts that avoid duplication and fragmentation of actors’ efforts in assisting countries in building their climate capacity.

Mission

The mission of the PCCB is to identify capacity gaps and needs and potential solutions, including enhancing the coherence and coordination of capacity-building efforts related to climate change. The PCCB fosters collaboration between actors at all levels (local, national, regional and global), strengthening networks and partnerships to enhance synergies and promote knowledge- and experience-sharing. Through its platform for capacity-building guidance and its communication tools, the PCCB facilitates access to information and knowledge for enhancing climate action in developing countries and for measuring progress on capacity-building to ensure continuous improvement over time.

At COP 21, Parties requested the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) to organize annual in-session meetings of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB). These meetings provide a platform for the PCCB to advance its mandate of addressing gaps and needs in implementing capacity-building in developing countries, while also strengthening coherence and coordination of capacity-building activities under the Convention.

Below you will find an overview of past and upcoming PCCB meetings, including agendas, reports, and related documents.

Ninth PCCB Meeting, 23 - 25 June 2025

Meeting Documents:	Agenda (PCCB/2025/1) Schedule (PCCB/2025/2) Slides from 23 June (day 1) Slides from 24 June (day 2) Slides from 25 June (day 3)
PCCB Network[ing] Session for Radical Collaboration Session Agenda Registration
Agenda
Item 1:	Opening of the meeting
Item 2:	Organizational matters
Item 3:	Election of the Co-Chairs
Item 4:	Development of the workplan for 2025–2029 Background note on the development of the workplan for 2025–2029 (PCCB/2025/3)
	(a) Enhancing coherence and coordination of capacity-building; (b) Identify capacity gaps and needs, both current and emerging, and recommending ways to address them; Background note: Background Paper for the PCCB’s Focus Area 2025 (PCCB/2025/4) (c) Promoting awareness-raising, knowledge- and information-sharing and stakeholder engagement. Background note: Draft concept note for the 7th Capacity-building Hub (PCCB/2025/5)
Item 5:	Focus area of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2026
Item 6:	Recommendations of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for COP30 and CMA 7
Item 7:	Other matters
Item 8:	Closure of the meeting

Eighth PCCB Meeting, 10 - 12 June 2024

Meeting Documents:	Agenda (PCCB/2024/1) Schedule (PCCB/2024/2) Meeting page: link Venue and other information List of participants

Agenda
Item 1:	Opening of the meeting
Item 2:	Organizational matters
Item 3:	Election of the Co-Chairs
Item 4:	Implementation of the 2021–2024 workplan of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building
	(a) Enhancing coherence and coordination of capacity-building under the Convention (b) Identifying capacity gaps and needs, both current and emerging, and recommending ways to address them Background note: Synthesis of submissions on tools and methodologies for assessing and addressing capacity gaps and needs related to accessing climate finance (PCCB/2024/3) (c) Promoting awareness-raising, knowledge- and information-sharing, and stakeholder engagement Background note: Synthesis of submissions on the 2024 focus area of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB/2024/5) Background note: Draft concept note for the 6th Capacity-building Hub (PCCB/2024/6)
Item 5:	Monitoring and evaluation of the work of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building Background note: Final review report on the implementation of work under the strategies for communications and stakeholder engagement (2021–2024) (PCCB/2024/7)
Item 6:	Upcoming work* of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building * Pending the outcomes of the second review of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building.
	(a) Lessons learned from the 2021–2024 workplan, with a view to inform the next workplan; (b) Responding to the outcomes of the first global stocktake on capacity-building; (c) Focus area of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2025.
Item 7:	Recommendations of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building to Parties Background note: Draft recommendations of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building to Parties (PCCB/2024/4)
Item 8:	Other matters
Item 9:	Closure of the meeting

Seventh PCCB Meeting, 12 - 14 June 2023

Meeting Report	PCCB/2023/10
Meeting Documents:	Agenda (PCCB/2023/1) Report of the 7th PCCB meeting (PCCB/2023/10) Schedule (PCCB/2023/2) Meeting page: link Venue and other information List of participants On-demand webcast of this meeting is available via the links provided below: MONDAY 12 JUNE 2023 10.00 to 13.00 h CEST MONDAY 12 JUNE 2023 15.00 to 17.00 h CEST TUESDAY 13 JUNE 2023 10.00 to 17.00 h CEST WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE 2023 10.00 to 13.00 h CEST
Agenda
Item 1:	Opening of the meeting
Item 2:	Organizational matters
Item 3:	Election of the Co-Chairs
Item 4:	Implementation of the 2021–2024 workplan of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building
	(a) Enhancing coherence and coordination of capacity-building under the Convention Background note: Evaluation of progress of the informal coordination group for capacity-building under the Convention and Paris Agreement (PCCB/2023/3) Slides (b) Identifying capacity gaps and needs, both current and emerging, and recommending ways to address them Background note: Draft call for submissions on tools and methodologies for assessing and addressing capacity gaps and needs related to accessing climate finance (PCCB/2023/4) Slides (c) Promoting awareness-raising, knowledge- and information-sharing, and stakeholder engagement Background note: Coordination of the PCCB Network post-pilot phase (PCCB/2023/6) Background note: Draft concept note for the PCCB regional thematic dialogues in 2023 (PCCB/2023/7) Background note: Draft concept note for the 5th Capacity-building Hub (PCCB/2023/8) Synthesis of Submissions on the 2023 Focus Area of the Paris Committee on Capacity-Building: “Capacity-Building Support for Adaptation, with a Focus on Addressing Gaps and Needs Related to Formulating and Implementing National Adaptation Plans” Slides
Item 5:	Recommendations of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building to Parties Background note: Draft recommendations of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building to Parties (PCCB/2023/5)
Item 6:	Monitoring and evaluation of the work of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building Background note: Second review report on progress in implementing the communication and stakeholder engagement strategies of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2021–2024 (PCCB/2023/9)
Item 7:	Focus area of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2024
Item 8:	Other matters
Item 9:	Closure of the meeting

Sixth PCCB Meeting, 13 – 15 June 2022

Meeting Report	PCCB/2022/8
Meeting Documents:	Agenda (PCCB/2022/1) Report of the 6th PCCB meeting (PCCB/2022/8) Schedule (PCCB/2022/2) Background slides for the meeting Meeting page: link List of participants Meeting recordings: Monday am Monday pm Tuesday am Tuesday pm Wednesday am Wednesday pm
Agenda
Item 2:	Organizational matters
Item 3:	Election of the Co-Chairs
Item 4:	Implementation of the 2021–2024 workplan of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building
	(a) Enhancing coherence and coordination of capacity-building under the Convention Background note: Topics and elements for inclusion in the call for submissions from Parties and non-Party stakeholders on experience, best practices and lessons learned regarding improving coherence and coordination of capacity-building efforts (PCCB/2022/3) Slides (b) Identifying capacity gaps and needs, both current and emerging, and recommending ways to address them Background note: Synthesis of submissions on tools and methodologies for implementing capacity-building (PCCB/2022/4) Slides (c) Promoting awareness-raising, knowledge- and information-sharing, and stakeholder engagement Durban Forum key messages Background note: Draft concept note for the 4th Capacity-building Hub (PCCB/2022/5) Background note: Background note on the evaluation of the pilot phase of the PCCB Network (PCCB/2022/6) Background note: First review report on progress in implementing the communication and stakeholder engagement strategies of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2021–2024 (PCCB/2022/7) Slides
Item 5:	Focus area of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2023
Item 6:	Other matters
Item 7:	Closure of the meeting

Fifth PCCB Meeting, 9 - 11 June 2021

Documents to provide an update on the status of work across the PCCB priority areas

Recent and upcoming activities under priority Area A

Recent and upcoming activities under priority Area B

Recent and upcoming activities under priority Area C

Meeting Report	PCCB/2021/8
Meeting Documents:	Agenda (PCCB/2021/1) Report of the 5th PCCB meeting (PCCB/2021/8) Schedule (PCCB/2021/1) Webcast (Wednesday) Webcast (Thursday) Webcast (Friday)
Agenda
Item 2:	Organizational matters
Item 3:	Election of the Co-Chairs
Item 4:	Implementation of the 2021–2024 workplan of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building
	(a) Enhancing coherence and coordination of capacity-building under the Convention Background note on the synthesis report by the Paris Committee on Capacity-building on the information identified in paragraph 36 of decision 19/CMA.1 (PCCB/2021/3) Global Stocktake - PCCB contribution (b) Identifying capacity gaps and needs, both current and emerging, and recommending ways to address them Draft outline of the toolkit for assessing capacity-building needs and gaps (PCCB/2021/4) (c) Promoting awareness-raising, knowledge- and information-sharing, and stakeholder engagement Synthesis of submissions on the 2021 focus area of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB/2021/5) Final review report on the implementation of work under the strategic plan for stakeholder engagement, communications and resource mobilization (2020–2021) (PCCB/2021/6) Draft communication and stakeholder engagement strategies for the PCCB for the period of the 2021–2024 workplan (PCCB/2021/7) Key outcomes from the 10th Durban Forum
Item 5:	Focus area of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2022
Item 6:	Other matters
Item 7:	Closure of the meeting

Fourth PCCB Meeting, 22 - 25 June 2020

Meeting Report	PCCB/2020/11
Meeting Documents:	Agenda (PCCB/2020/1) Report of the fourth meeting (PCCB/2020/11) Schedule (PCCB/2020/1) Presentations List of Participants
Agenda
Item 2:	Organizational matters.
Item 3:	Election of the Co-Chairs.
Item 4:	Development of a workplan for 2021-2024.
	Background note on the draft 2021–2024 workplan of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB/2020/3)
Item 5:	Technical support and guidance on building climate-related capacity.
	Background note on developing a toolkit for assessing capacity-building needs and gaps (PCCB/2020/4) Activities undertaken since the third meeting of the Paris Committee on Capacity-Building (presentation)
Item 6:	Coherence and coordination of capacity-building under the Convention.
	Background note on establishing an informal coordination mechanism on capacity-building under the Convention (PCCB/2020/5) Activities undertaken since the third meeting of the Paris Committee on Capacity-Building (presentation)
Item 7:	Awareness-raising, outreach, and knowledge- and information-sharing.
	Background note on the review of the status and progress of work under the strategic plan for stakeholder engagement, communications and resource mobilization of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB/2020/6) Background note on the launch and implementation of the PCCB Network (PCCB/2020/7) Background note on criteria for the participation of external stakeholders in working groups of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB/2020/8) Background note on the Capacity-building Hub at the twenty-sixth session of the Conference of the Parties (PCCB/2020/9) Activities undertaken since the third meeting of the Paris Committee on Capacity-Building (presentation)
Item 8:	Focus area of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2021.
	Background note on the 2021 focus area of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB/2020/10)
Item 9:	Other matters
Item 10:	Closure of the meeting

Third PCCB Meeting, 20 - 22 June 2019

Meeting report	PCCB/2019/9
Meeting Documents:	Agenda (PCCB/2019/1) Report of the third meeting (PCCB/2019/9) Schedule List of Participants
Webcast:	Thursday 20, morning Friday 21, morning Friday 21, afternoon Saturday 22, morning Saturday 22, afternoon
Agenda
Item 2:	Organizational matters.
Item 3:	Election of the Co-Chairs.
Item 4:	Awareness-raising, outreach, and knowledge- and information-sharing.
	Background note on the strategic plan for stakeholder engagement, communications and resource mobilization (PCCB/2019/2) Background note on the second Capacity-building Hub at COP 25 (PCCB/2019/3) Presentation of agenda item 4
Item 5:	Coherence and coordination of capacity-building under and outside the Convention.
	Background note on the analysis of coherence and coordination gaps and needs in capacity-building activities of the constituted bodies and in other relevant processes under the Convention (PCCB/2019/4) Presentation of agenda item 5
Item 6:	Technical support and guidance on building climate-related capacity.
	Background note on ‘Knowledge to Action Days’ at UNFCCC regional climate weeks (PCCB/2019/5) Background note on the results of the PCCB pilot exercise on capacity gaps and needs related to the implementation of nationally determined contributions (PCCB/2019/6) Background note on the outcomes of the PCCB technical workshop on gender capacity-building for the constituted bodies (PCCB/2019/7) Presentation of agenda item 6
Item 7:	Annual technical progress report of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building to the Conference of the Parties.
	Background note on the 2019 technical progress report of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building to the Conference of the Parties (PCCB/2019//8)
Item 8:	Focus area of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2020.
Item 9:	Planning of work.
Item 10:	Other matters

Second PCCB Meeting, 3 - 5 May 2018

Meeting Report

PCCB/2018/2/8

Meeting Documents:

Agenda (PCCB/2018/2/1)
Annotated Agenda (PCCB/2018/2/2)
Report of the second meeting (PCCB/2018/2/8)
List of Participants
Information sheet

Webcast:

Day 1, morning
Day 2, morning
Day 2, afternoon
Day 3, morning

Agenda

Item 2:

Election of officers.

Item 3:

Organizational matters.

Item 4:

Implementation of the rolling workplan of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2017-2019.

Background document on the linkages with the constituted bodies under the Convention (PCCB/2018/2/3)
Background paper on the further development of the web-based capacity-building portal (PCCB/2018/2/4)
Compilation of the outcomes of the activities undertaken by the working groups of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building to implement the rolling workplan for 2017–2019 (PCCB/2018/2/5)
Outcome of discussions

Statements & interventions from representatives of the constituted bodies, operating entities and other organizations:

Constituted bodies		Adaptation Committee Adaptation Fund Board Secretariat Climate Technology Centre and Network Consultative Group of Experts on National Communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage Least Developed Countries Expert Group Standing Committee on Finance Technology Executive Committee
Operating entities		Global Environment Facility Green Climate Fund
NGOs		Local Governments and Municipal Authorities Trade Union Non-Government Organisations Women and Gender Constituency

Item 5:

Focus area or theme of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2018.

Key messages as presented by the Co-facilitators of the 7^th Durban Forum during the second meeting of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building on 4 May
Outcome of discussions
Statements & interventions from representatives of the constituted bodies, operating entities and other organizations

Constituted bodies	Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage
NGOs	Women and Gender Constituency

Item 6:

Focus area or theme of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2019.

Background document on the 2019 focus area or theme of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB/2018/2/6)
Outcome of discussions

Item 7:

Annual technical progress report of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building to the Conference of the Parties.

Background document on the 2018 technical progress report of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building to the Conference of the Parties (PCCB/2018/2/7)
Outcome of discussions
Statements & interventions from representatives of the constituted bodies, operating entities and other organizations

NGOs	Local Governments and Municipal Authorities

Item 8:

Other matters

First PCCB Meeting, 11 - 13 May 2017

Meeting Report	PCCB/2017/1/10
Meeting Documents:	Agenda (PCCB/2017/1/1) Annotated Agenda (PCCB/2017/1/2) Report of the first meeting (PCCB/2017/1/10) List of Participants
Webcast:	Thursday 11 May: morning session: Please click here Thursday 11 May: afternoon session: Please click here Friday 12 May: morning session: Please click here Friday 12 May: afternoon session: Please click here Saturday 13 May: morning session: Please click here Saturday 13 May: afternoon session: Please click here
Item 2:	Election of officers.
Item 3:	Organizational matters.
Item 4:	Working modalities and procedures of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building.
	Background paper (PCCB/2017/1/3) Outcome of discussions
Item 5:	Implementation of the 2016 to 2020 capacity-building workplan.
	Background paper (PCCB/2017/1/4) Background paper (PCCB/2017/1/5) Background paper (PCCB/2017/1/6) Draft workplan of the PCCB Outcome of discussions
Item 6:	Focus area or theme of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building:
	Capacity-building activities for the implementation of nationally determined contributions in the context of the Paris Agreement. Background paper (PCCB/2017/1/7) Report back from day 2 breakout group 1 Report back from day 2 breakout group 2 Outcome of discussions
Item 7:	Focus area or theme of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building for 2018.
	Background paper (PCCB/2017/1/8) Outcome of discussions
Item 8:	Annual technical progress report of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building to the Conference of the Parties.
	Background paper (PCCB/2017/1/9) Outcome of discussions

	One-day discussion on the 2017 PCCB focus area or theme, 12 May 2017
9:00–9:15	Opening - welcome and opening remarks
9:00–9:15	- Introduction of the 2017 focus area of the PCCB (capacity-building activities for the implementation of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in the context of the Paris Agreement) - Presentation of the agenda and organization of work	- PCCB Co-Chairs
9:15–10:15	Discussion on complementarity between the Durban Forum and the work of the PCCB
9:15–10:15	Presentation - Brief introduction of the Durban Forum - Summary of the discussions held at its 4th, 5th and 6th meetings, and key takeaways	- Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow, SBI Chair & Chair of the Durban Forum
	Round-table discussion Guiding question • How to best facilitate, ensure and maximize complementarity between the discussions of the Durban Forum and the thematic work of the PCCB?	- Mr. Ari Huhtala, Moderator
10.15–10.30	Coffee break
10:30–11:00	Workshop on capacity-building and the implementation of the Paris Agreement organized by the Moroccan Presidency, Rabat, Morocco, March 2017
	Key outcomes of the workshop	- Mr. Mohamed Nbou, Director, Ministry of the Environment of Morocco & PCCB member
	Q&A session
11:00–13:00	Session I: Initiatives or partnerships supporting capacity-building activities for the implementation of NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement Existing initiatives and partnerships supporting capacity-building activities, and ways to strengthen networks and collaboration between actors under and outside the Convention
	Presentation	- Mr. Rob Bradley, Director for Knowledge, NDC Partnership
	Presentation: Capacity-building - CDKN's approach & lessons learned	- Mr. Ari Huhtala, Climate and Development Knowledge Network
	Presentation: Supporting capacity-building needs of developing countries - GEF experience	- Ms. Chizuru Aoki, Global Environment Facility
	Presentation: Capacity-building for the implementation of NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement: support provided by the Green Climate Fund	- Mr. Clifford Polycarp, Green Climate Fund
	Presentation: CTCN - supporting capacity-building activities for implementation of NDCs in context of the Paris Agreement	- Mr. Jukka Uosukainen, Climate Technology Centre & Network
	Intervention: Improving coherence and coordination in the delivery of climate change financing	- Ms. Gemma O'Brien, Standing Committee on Finance
	Round-table discussion Guiding questions: • How to best maximize and coordinate capacity-building initiatives and support by the various actors already engaged at the national level? • How to promote the engagement of other key stakeholders in capacity-building initiatives?
	Wrap-up of Session I by PCCB Co-Chairs
13:00–14:15	Lunch break
14:15–16:15	Session II: Assessing capacity-building gaps and needs to be addressed in implementing NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement Assessment of current and emerging capacity-building needs and gaps, and identification of existing, innovative solutions to address them
	Presentation	- Mr. Clarence Samuel, Marshall Islands
	Presentation: Capacity-building needs and gaps for implementation of (i)NDCs in LDCs	- Mr. Bubu Jallow, LDC Group
	Intervention: Current work on: Methodologies for assessing adaptation needs & Technical assistance needs	- Mr. Clifford Mahlung, Adaptation Committee
	Intervention: Gaps and needs for adaptation for the LDCs that would arise from the implementation of the Paris Agreement	- Ms. Méry Yaou, Least Developed Countries Expert Group
	Intervention: Identifying and addressing needs and gaps of technology development and transfer to support Parties in implementing the Paris Agreement	- Mr. Naoki Mori, Technology Executive Committee
	Round-table discussion Guiding questions for the discussion: • Which are the main human, institutional and systemic capacity gaps and needs identified by developing countries in implementing NDCs? • What are some of the existing and innovative solutions to address the capacity needs and gaps identified above?
	Wrap-up of Session II by PCCB Co-Chairs
16:15–16.30	Coffee break
16:30–17:30	Breakout group discussions
	Breakout group 1: Strengthening collaboration between different actors to support capacity-building activities for the implementation of NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement	Breakout group 2: Enhancing the capacities of developing countries to implement NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement (solutions and best practices)
	Guiding questions: • How can the PCCB serve as the connecting bridge among actors under and outside the Convention supporting capacity-building activities in developing countries and how can it contribute to increasing synergies among them? • How can the PCCB collaborate with constituted bodies under the Convention to address current and emerging capacity gaps and needs in implementing NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement?	Guiding questions: • How can the PCCB address the main institutional, systemic and individual capacity gaps and needs in implementing NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement? • What can the PCCB do to promote an exchange of information, good practices and lessons learned contributing to address current and emerging capacity gaps and needs in implementing NDCs in the context of the Paris Agreement?
17.30–17.50	Reporting of the breakout group discussions by rapporteurs
17.30–17.50	Report back from Breakout group 1	Report back from Breakout group 2
17.50–18.00	Wrap-up and closing by PCCB Co-Chairs

At COP 29, Parties decided to extend the mandate of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB) for a further five years, with a review of its progress and need for extension to take place at COP 34, in 2029.

Parties also requested the PCCB, at its ninth meeting, to develop a new workplan for the 2025–2029 period, based on the priority areas and activities set out in the annex, for consideration at COP 30 in November 2025. The workplan is to include core elements such as priority areas, activities, deliverables, timelines, and expected results.

Until the new workplan is adopted, the PCCB’s current workplan remains in effect. The new workplan for 2025–2029 is currently under development.

Membership of the Paris Committee on Capacity-building

Ms. Abze Djigma (Co-Chair), Burkino Faso - Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

PCCB Focal Point: Global Environment Facility, Green Climate Fund

Biography: Abze Djigma is a Mossi Princess from Burkina Faso and a leading representative of the traditional authorities in Africa. She is the Initiator and Leader of the MAMA-LIGHT® Initiative for Sustainable Energy distinguished by the UNGA 2015, one of the 14 breakthrough solutions to achieve the SDGs. She brings over 25 years of experience of rural development and working with local communities as well as with the United Nations and she is internationally recognized as a role model for empowerment of the less fortunate, for recognizing the importance of the informal sector and for unleashing the potential of women and youth in developing countries. A Senior Negotiator on Environment and International Climate Change Policy design.

She is a strong leader and an experienced senior negotiator. She has been involved in climate related negotiations over 20 years, including the Senday Framework, as well as COPs. She is the lead coordinator on Adaptation Stream on behalf of the G77 and China representing 134 countries (over 5 billion people). And she is the LDC Coordinator on Just Transition.

She was selected by the COP30 Presidency Action Agenda Initiatives with “The Mutirão and Burkindi Coalition Capacity Building Initiative” which delivers through two integrated tracks: Adaptation and the Just Transition Work Program and contributes to achieving the Paris Climate Targets and the Sustainable Development Goals by connecting the minds, people, solutions, eradicating poverty for resilient communities: Bottom-up/top-down nexus approaches creating the future we want in and within local communities.

She is an Expert for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and the Chair of the International jury of the UNESCO-Japan Prize on ESD. She is the Chair of the H.R.H. Princess Abze Djigma Foundation, and she was the Special Envoy for SDG’s of the President of Burkina Faso 2017-2021 and Member of the African Union – European Union Digital Economy Task Force. In co-creation with UNFCCC secretariat and in coordination with the RCCs she hosts and leads the talk shows “On the road to COPs” to raise awareness and action on climate action implementing ACE.

She was awarded the honorary Degree of Doctor for her contribution to the Advancement of Science and Culture from the University of Okayama, Japan, in recognition of her distinguished leadership and contribution to a just, peaceful and inclusive society through the empowerment of women and youth, as well as extraordinary works and achievements at local, national and international levels on education for sustainable development (ESD) and Sustainable Development Goals.

Ms. Cécile Schneider (Co-Chair), Germany - Western European and Other Group

PCCB Focal Point: Least Developed Countries Expert Group, Nairobi Work Programme

Biography: Cécile Schneider is a climate professional with over 10 years of experience in the field of policy and project implementation. She is currently working at the Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Bonn, leading a team of advisors to the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) on mitigation and climate finance. She covers various thematic areas including the multilateral climate funds (GCF, GEF, FRLD and CIFs), private sector mobilization, access to climate finance, climate finance reporting, as well as mitigation in the Just Energy Transition Partnerships and the bilateral climate and development partnerships – always with a focus on how to make these instruments and solutions work in developing countries. In this role, she has also been a negotiator on capacity-building on behalf of Germany and as a member of the EU team since 2021.

Beforehand she spent 5 years in Brussels working on the EU Deforestation Regulation with Conservation International and 3 years in Madagascar at Blue Ventures developing a certified blue carbon project with coastal communities. Cécile’s background is in political sciences and international relations, and she started her career with field experiences on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation with UNEP in Mexico and with the research center CIRAD in Belém, Brazil. Her passion to contribute to international policies that address the most pressing capacity-building gaps and needs for climate action on the ground.

Ms. Farhat Mbarouk, United Republic of Tanzania - African Group

Mr. Jorge Cárcamo, Honduras - Group of Latin American and Caribbean

PCCB Focal Point: Adaptation Committee, Climate Technology Centre & Network

Biography: Jorge Cárcamo Ardón holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environment and Socioeconomic Development, two Master’s degrees in Integrated Watershed Management and Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences with a specialization in Agricultural Economics.

He brings over twenty years of professional experience addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges across Latin America, with work experiences in countries such as Costa Rica, Chile, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Germany.

Currently, Jorge serves as an Energy Specialist at the Ministry of Energy of Honduras, where he leads the publication of Honduras’ Energy Balance and spearheads initiatives on climate change and energy policy, among other responsibilities.

His extensive academic background, combined with his international experience and leadership in energy and climate policy, make him a recognized asset in his field.

Ms. Kayah Ward, Antigua and Barbuda - Group of Latin American and Caribbean

PCCB Focal Point: Adaptation Fund Board, Consultative Group of Experts

Biography: Kayah Ward is a dedicated social advocate from Antigua and Barbuda, committed to advancing climate resilience and sustainable development.

With a background in economics and banking, Kayah applies a systems-based approach to capacity-building, focusing on implementation that delivers real, measurable benefits for communities. Her contributions have been instrumental in shaping Antigua and Barbuda’s National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), with a strong emphasis on community-led environmental initiatives.

She has also supported key projects under the Sustainable Island Resource Framework (SIRF) Fund, ensuring that financing and policy align with on-the-ground needs. In her role as Community Service Director of the Rotaract Club of Antigua, Kayah leads local projects that prioritize youth engagement, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.

At every level. Kayah’s work reflects a deep commitment to service, equity, and action.

Ms. Kerricia Hobson, Grenada - Small Island Developing States

PCCB Focal Point: Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage, Standing Committee on Finance

Ms. Khalida Bashir, Pakistan - Asia-Pacific Group

PCCB Focal Point: Lima Work Programme on Gender, Gender Focal Point

Ms. Lilian De Leon, The Philippines - Asia-Pacific Group

PCCB Focal Point: Action for Climate Empowerment, Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform- Facilitative Working Group

Biography: Lilian Manalese De Leon is a recognized champion of good governance and transformational leadership in the Philippines, with decades of service in both local and national government. Known as The Woman of Many Firsts, she served as the longest-tenured Executive Director of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines from 2001 to 2013 where she led landmark reforms that earned national acclaim. These include the approval and signing of the Philippine Executive Order on Sustainable Upland Development, the Free Patent Act, Population Management Program, and several others. She also pioneered digital innovations such as WINTEXT—a mass messaging system.

In the global stage, Ms. De Leon was the first Chairperson of the Democratic Local Governance for Southeast Asia (DELGOSEA) and represented the Philippines at the historic founding of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) in Paris, where she addressed the United Nations on local governments’ roles in poverty alleviation and social inclusion.

She has also provided strategic and technical guidance to local governments, national agencies, NGOs, international organizations and development partners, and served as consultant of different International Institutions such as the WHO, UNICEF, and USAID. In these institutions, Ms. De Leon advanced governance, sustainability, public health, and inclusive community development. Currently, she serves as the Assistant Secretary for International Relations at the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

Mr. Michael Ochieng Okumu, Kenya - African Group

PCCB Focal Point: Katowice Committee of Experts on Impacts of Implementation of Response Measures

Biography: Michael Ochieng Okumu is the Deputy Director, Climate Change Negotiations and Finance at Kenya’s Climate Change Directorate, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry. He is a PhD Candidate, pursuing PhD in Climate Change Adaptation at the University of Nairobi. He holds a BSc and MSc in Horticulture, and has 14 years’ experience in Agricultural Extension and research, 5 years in Agriculture policy, specifically in Climate Smart Agriculture, 7 years coordinating Kenyan Delegations in Climate change negotiations under the UNFCCC as Kenya’s Deputy Party Head.

He is a Pan-African patriot, an active member of the African Group of Negotiators, always striving to bridge the diverging views from the 54 African States to a common understanding. He has been actively involved in the development of regional climate change projects for EAC, COMESA and IGAD partner states. In the negotiations, he follows many items including Agriculture, Gender, Technology and Finance. His passion is to see the UNFCCC processes deliver practical solutions for the climate vulnerable populations in African cities and villages. His vision is that UNFCCC decisions must translate to real climate action on the ground – to address vulnerabilities to the increasing frequency and intensity of the impacts of climate change at the grassroots, and promote locally appropriate and beneficial mitigation actions.

Vacancies

Eastern European Group
Eastern European Group
Western European and Other Group

The Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB) develops a range of knowledge products to support capacity-building efforts under the Convention and the Paris Agreement. These publications provide technical insights, tools, and lessons learned to inform Parties and stakeholders.

Below is a list of past PCCB publications:

Year	Publication	Title
2023	Synthesis Report	PCCB synthesis of submissions on "Experience, best practices and lessons learned related to improving coherence and coordination of capacity-building efforts"
2022	Technical Paper	Enhancing the ownership of developing countries of building and maintaining capacity for climate action
2022	Synthesis Report	PCCB synthesis of submissions on existing tools and methodologies for implementing capacity-building activities that enable countries to achieve the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement
2022	Synthesis Report	Synthesis report for the technical assessment component of the first global stocktake
2022	Synthesis Report	Synthesis report for the technical assessment component of the first global stocktake
2022	Toolkit	PCCB Toolkit to Assess Capacity-building Gaps and Needs to Implement the Paris Agreement
2019	Technical Paper	Coherence and coordination in capacity-building activities of constituted bodies and other relevant processes under the Convention
2019	Technical Paper	National-level pilot exercise on capacity gaps and needs related to the implementation of nationally determined contribution

2023	2nd review report on the implementation of work under the strategies for communications and stakeholder engagement (2021-2024)
2022	1st review report on the implementation of work under the strategies for communications and stakeholder engagement (2021-2024)
2021	PCCB communications and stakeholder engagement strategies (2021 to 2024)
2021	Strategic plan for stakeholder engagement: Final review
2020	Strategic plan for stakeholder engagement: First review
2019	Strategic Plan for Stakeholder Engagement, Communications and Resource Mobilization