GENERAL
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/4
7 April 1997
Original: ENGLISH
SUBSIDIARY BODY FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVICE
Fifth session
Bonn, 25-28 February 1997
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I. OPENING OF THE SESSION 1 - 6 4
(Agenda item 1)
II. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS 7 - 21 4
(Agenda item 2)
A. Adoption of the agenda 7 - 9 4
B. Election of officers other than the Chairman 10 - 12
5
C. Organization of the work of the session 13 - 19 6
D. Attendance 20 7
E. Documentation 21 7
III. COOPERATION WITH RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS 22 - 26 7
(Agenda item 3)
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IV. NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS 27 -32 10
(Agenda item 4)
A. Communications from Parties included in Annex I
to the Convention 27 - 29 10
B. Communications from Parties not included in
Annex I to the Convention 30 - 32 10
V. METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES 33 - 34 11
(Agenda item 5)
VI. MECHANISMS FOR CONSULTATION WITH
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS 35 - 37 12
(Agenda item 6)
VII. DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFER OF
TECHNOLOGIES 38 - 44 13
(Agenda item 7)
VIII. ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED JOINTLY UNDER
THE PILOT PHASE 45 - 47 15
(Agenda item 8)
IX. REPORT ON THE SESSION 48 - 49 17
(Agenda item 9)
I. Documents before the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and
Technological Advice at its fifth session 18
II. Format for scoping papers on specific activities:
Methodological issues 20
III. Uniform reporting format: activities implemented jointly under
the pilot phase 21
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IV. Uniform reporting format: national programme on activities
implemented jointly under the pilot phase 28
1. The fifth session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and
Technological Advice (hereinafter referred to as "the SBSTA") was
held at the Stadthalle Bad Godesberg, Koblenzer Strasse 80, Bonn,
from 25 to 28 February 1997.
2. The Chairman of the SBSTA, Mr. Tibor Faragó, opened the session on
25 February 1997. He welcomed all delegates and observers from
non-parties, United Nations bodies and organizations, and
intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
3. The Executive Secretary made a statement in which he noted that
this was the first meeting in Bonn, and that the secretariat had now
assumed the responsibilities of setting up and managing conference
facilities. He also noted that limited options had been available for
the choice of venue, and as a result, at the current session, it had
been necessary to set up temporary facilities for some
meetings.
4. He regretted that delays in providing documentation had arisen
from organizational and staffing problems resulting from relocation,
from the short period of time for preparing documentation since the
December 1996 sessions and the constraints on the capacity of the
United Nations Office in Geneva, including its application of the
General Assembly rule that a translated document may only be
distributed when all six language versions are
available.
5. He also highlighted the linkages between the provisional agenda
of the SBSTA and those of the Ad Hoc Group on the Berlin Mandate
(AGBM) and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) at their
concurrent sessions and the importance of maintaining a coherent
overview of the work of the different bodies.
6. Statements were made by representatives of 4 Parties, including
one speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
7. At its 1st meeting, on 25 February, the SBSTA considered the
provisional agenda contained in document
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/1.
8. A statement was made by the representative of a
Party.
9. At its 1st meeting, on 25 February, the SBSTA adopted the
following agenda :
1. Opening of the session.
2. Organizational matters:
(a) Adoption of the agenda;
(b) Election of officers other than the Chairman;
(c) Organization of the work of the session.
3. Cooperation with relevant international
organizations.
4. National communications:
(a) Communications from Parties included in Annex I to the
Convention;
(b) Communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the
Convention.
5. Methodological issues.
6. Mechanisms for consultation with non-governmental
organizations.
7. Development and transfer of technologies.
8. Activities implemented jointly under the pilot
phase.
9. Report on the session.
10. At its 1st and 4th meetings, on 25 and 28 February,
respectively, the SBSTA considered the sub-item on the election of
officers other than the Chairman.
11. At its 4th meeting, on 25 February, the Chairman informed the
SBSTA that informal consultations with the representatives of
regional groups were making good progress, but that it would not yet
be possible to elect a Vice-Chairman and a Rapporteur at this
session.
12. Statements were made by representatives of two
Parties.(1)
13. At its 1st meeting, on 25 February, the SBSTA considered the
sub-item on the organization of the work of the session.
14. The Chairman recalled that services for formal meetings with interpretation would be available in the morning, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and in the afternoon, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on 25 February, in the afternoon only on 26 February, and in the mornings only on
27 and 28 February.
15. The Chairman noted that the SBI, at its second session, had
requested the secretariat to organize an informal workshop on the
implementation aspects of specific policies and measures taken by
Parties included in Annex I to the Convention, with a view to
exploring mechanisms to facilitate the exchange of experience in
carrying out national programmes to implement the Convention. He
noted further that the afternoon session of the informal workshop
concerned the topic of the transfer of technology, and was scheduled
to take place on Wednesday, 26 February, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. He
informed the SBSTA that he had agreed to make the SBSTA facilities
available for this session. The Chairman of the afternoon segment of
the workshop would provide an oral report to the SBSTA on the outcome
when the agenda item related to this issue would be considered by the
SBSTA later in the session. The SBSTA agreed to proceed on the basis
of the proposed schedule of work contained in annex II of document
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/1.
16. The Chairman reminded the SBSTA that the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties (COP) had decided previously to continue its policy of allowing representatives of
non-governmental organizations access to the conference room floor
before and after the meetings, but not during the
meetings.
17. The Chairman informed the SBSTA that it was his intention, as
during the previous session of the SBSTA, to invoke the flexibility
accorded by the Bureau of the COP to the Chairman of each subsidiary
body, in the specific context of that body, to grant three
representatives of non-governmental organizations, access to the
floor, as observers.
18. The Chairman also informed the SBSTA that the applications of
one intergovernmental and 13 non-governmental organizations had been
screened by the secretariat on the basis of the provisions of Article
7.6 of the Convention and in accordance with the procedures
established by the COP for the admission of organizations as
observers. The SBSTA agreed to grant access to these organizations
for the current session of the SBSTA, pending formal action on their
accreditation by the COP at its third session. These organizations
are indicated in the lists of attendance (see paragraph 21
below).
19. Statements were made by representatives of 5 Parties,
including one speaking on behalf of the European Community and its
member States.
20. The lists of attendance at the fifth session of the SBSTA are
given in document FCCC/1997/INF.2 and
FCCC/1997/INF.2/Add.1
21. The documents prepared for the fifth session of the SBSTA, as
well as other documents which were made available, are listed in
annex I below.
ORGANIZATIONS
22. At its 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th meetings, on 25, 27 and 28 February, respectively, the SBSTA considered the item on cooperation with relevant international organizations. It had before it a document prepared by the secretariat, which included a short report on research and systematic observation made by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in consultation with other organizations participating in the Climate Agenda, FCCC/SBSTA/1997/2. It also had before it a compilation of views submitted by Parties, FCCC/SBSTA/1997/MISC.2. Two additional documents, IPCC Technical Paper II,
An Introduction to Simple Climate Models Used in the IPCC Second
Assessment Report, and IPCC Technical Paper III, Stabilisation of
Atmospheric Greenhouse Gases: Physical, Biological and Socio-economic
Implications, were made available by the secretariat of the IPCC, for
information purposes.
23. The Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC) made a statement, and also responded to
questions.
24. Statements were made by representatives of 18 Parties,
including one speaking on behalf of the European Community and its
member States and another speaking on behalf of the Alliance of Small
Island States (AOSIS).
25. A representative of the WMO made a statement. He also made a
statement on behalf of the World Health Organization
(WHO).
26. At its 4th meeting, on 28 February, having considered a
proposal made by the Chairman, on the basis of informal
consultations, the SBSTA:
(a) Noted with appreciation the information provided by WMO, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO/IOC), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other international organizations and programmes participating in the
Climate Agenda(2) in response to
the request made by the SBSTA at its third session;
(b) Recalled the Articles 4.1(g) and 5 of the Convention regarding
research and systematic observations and recognized the importance of
national activities and the coordination activities of the
international organizations involved in the Climate Agenda. The SBSTA
invited Parties and organizations participating in the Climate Agenda
to accelerate their efforts related to commitments under the
Convention;
(c) Requested the secretariat to cooperate with WMO and other
organizations participating in the Climate Agenda in identifying,
through consultation with Parties, the needs of Parties, in
particular developing country Parties, for systematic observations,
climate research and capacity building, and report on that to the
SBSTA at its future sessions;
(d) Recognized the need to improve systematic observations and to
promote climate research activities, particularly in developing
countries. In this context, it indicated the need to build endogenous
capacities and capabilities and to provide assistance to allow
further participation by developing countries. The SBSTA noted that
funds to meet these needs are inadequate and, therefore, urged
Parties to provide additional resources for this purpose through
existing funding mechanisms;
(e) Welcomed the holding of the Conference on the World Climate Research Programme: Achievements, Benefits and Challenges, to be held at Geneva from
26 to 28 August 1997, and requested its co-sponsors, namely WMO,
IOC and ICSU, to make a full report of the Conference available to
the SBSTA;
(f) Requested organizations and programmes participating in the
Climate Agenda to provide periodic reports on their work to the
SBSTA;
(g) Noted that Articles 4.1(g) and 5 of the Convention are broader
in scope than the areas covered by the Climate Agenda, and recalled
that, at its third session, it had requested the secretariat to
explore the situation with respect to other areas of research,
observation and data processing, relevant to Articles 4.1(g) and 5,
and report on this, as appropriate, at a future session or sessions
of the SBSTA;
(h) Took note of a project being developed by WHO, WMO and UNEP to
establish and Interagency Network on Climate Change and Human Health
with a view to assisting countries to assess the human health
implications of climate change and improve access to relevant
information;
(i) Noted with appreciation the interest expressed by the
secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), as well as
the secretariats of other relevant conventions, such as, inter
alia, the Convention to Combat Desertification and the Ramsar
Convention, in cooperating with the Convention bodies on related
climate change issues;
(j) Thanked the Chairman of the IPCC for his informative report on
the ongoing work of the IPCC;
(k) Noted that Technical Paper II on Simple Climate Models and Technical
Paper III on Global Stabilization of Atmospheric Greenhouse Gas
Concentrations were completed and had been made available to the
SBSTA, and expressed its appreciation to the IPCC for these papers.
The SBSTA decided to draw these papers to the attention of the
AGBM;
(l) Heard a report by the Chairman of the IPCC on the development
of a technical paper on the Implications of Emissions Limitations and
Reduction Proposals (TP4). There was considerable discussion, which
reflected the divergent views expressed by Parties;
(m) Noted that its Chairman stated, without objection, that the
Joint Working Group (JWG) of officers of the IPCC and the Convention
is a body intended only to facilitate technical coordination between
the IPCC and the SBSTA and it is not a decision making body.
Therefore, discussions of the JWG on this subject of a proposed TP4
should be viewed as advisory regarding any of the issues raised by
Parties concerning IPCC assessment of the implications of emissions
limitations and reduction proposals;
(n) Also noted, with regard to the provision of guidance to the
IPCC on the development of longer-term emission profiles, that seven
Parties have submitted their contribution contained in document
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/MISC.2 and requested the IPCC to take into account
and where appropriate reflect these contributions in the development
of Technical Paper 4.
27. At its 2nd and 4th meetings, on 25 and 28 February,
respectively, the SBSTA considered the sub-item on communications
from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention.
28. Statements were made by representatives of 7 Parties,
including one speaking on behalf of the European Community and its
member States.
29. At its 4th meeting, on 28 February, having considered a
proposal made by the Chairman, on the basis of informal
consultations, the SBSTA:
(a) Took note of the report of the secretariat on the progress
made in the process of review of the first national communications
from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention;
(b) Encouraged Parties included in Annex I to the Convention to
submit their second national communication and inventory by 15 April
1997, or another date determined by Decision 9/CP.2 of the second
session of the COP for the country Parties with economies in
transition;
(c) Requested the secretariat to prepare a workplan, including a
tentative schedule of the in-depth review of the second national
communications of Parties included in Annex I to the Convention. Such
workplan should include an initial compilation and synthesis by the
seventh session of the SBSTA of all communications received by 15
April 1997, as well as a schedule for the preparation and
distribution of the in-depth review for each Party, subject to
modification, in response to requests by the Parties
concerned.
30. At its 2nd and 4th meetings, on 25 and 28 February,
respectively, the SBSTA considered the sub-item on communications
from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention. It had before
it a document FCCC/SB/1997/INF.1, which had been prepared by the
secretariat.
31. Statements were made by representatives of 5 Parties,
including one speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and
another on behalf of the European Community and its member
States.
32. At its 4th meeting, on 28 February, having considered a
proposal made by the Chairman, on the basis of informal
consultations, the SBSTA:
(a) Recalling provisions of Article 12.5 of the Convention, noted
that the timing for submission of the initial communication from each
Party not included in Annex I to the Convention is within three years
of the entry into force of the Convention for that Party, or of the
availability of financial resources in accordance with Article 4.3.
Parties that are least developed countries may make their initial
communication at their discretion. Many developing country Parties
have yet to receive funding for the preparation of their initial
national communication, while some others have not yet requested such
funding;
(b) Recalled decision 10/CP.2 of the second session of the COP, in
particular the request to the Convention secretariat, in accordance
with Article 8.2(c) of the Convention, to facilitate assistance to
Parties, particularly developing country Parties, in the preparation
of their initial communications, through the organization of
workshops at the regional level; to provide a forum for the exchange
of experiences in the development of emission factors and activity
data for the estimation of the inventory, as well as, on request, for
other elements of information in the initial communication; and to
provide a report to the SBI and the SBSTA at each of their
sessions.
33. At its 2nd and 4th meetings, on 25 and 28 February,
respectively, the SBSTA considered the item on methodological
issues.
34. At its 4th meeting, on 28 February, having considered a
proposal made by the Chairman, on the basis of informal
consultations, the SBSTA:
(a) Convened an informal consultative group, as agreed during the fourth session of the SBSTA, under the chairmanship of two delegates. They considered methodological issues, including the report of the JWG which, among other items, discussed a division of labour between the IPCC and bodies of the Convention. The SBSTA noted the view expressed by the JWG that the IPCC, cooperating with other institutions and the
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
secretariat, should take the lead for methods related to greenhouse
gas inventories, climate change impacts and socio-economic
cost-benefit analyses;
(b) Agreed that the eight methodological tasks identified in
FCCC/SBSTA/1996/20 should be the basis for the programme of work,
recognizing that some tasks could be added or combined in the
future;
(c) Requested the secretariat, with respect to providing the
detailed information requested for consideration of any future work
programme, to develop a report, including short scoping papers on the
tasks mentioned in paragraph 34 (b) above using the format in annex
II below for the sixth session of the SBSTA. A summary table should
also be provided. The SBSTA requested the secretariat to carry out
this work in consultation with IPCC and other relevant
organizations;
(d) Requested Parties, in order to support the work to be
undertaken by the secretariat, to provide submissions on the content,
priorities and timing of methodological activities, as well as
proposals to reduce the costs of translating, publishing and
disseminating, for example, instruction manuals, and on whether these
tasks should be centralized or decentralized. Submissions by Parties
should be provided by 15 April 1997.
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
35. At its 2nd, 3rd and 4th meetings, on 25, 27 and 28 February,
respectively, the SBSTA considered the item on mechanisms for
consultation with non-governmental organizations.
36. Statements were made by representatives of 2 Parties,
including one speaking on behalf of the European Community and its
member States.
37. At its 4th meeting, on 28 February, having considered a
proposal made by the Chairman, on the basis of informal
consultations, the SBSTA:
(a) Noted with deep regret that the secretariat's document on
mechanisms for consultation with non-governmental organizations was
not yet ready, and expressed the hope that this document would be
available in time for consideration at the next session of the
subsidiary bodies;
(b) Invited the SBI, in light of the division of labour between
the SBSTA and the SBI, to consider this document at its next
session.
38. At its 3rd and 4th meetings, on 27 and 28 February,
respectively, the SBSTA considered the item on development and
transfer of technologies. It had before it two documents prepared by
the secretariat, FCCC/SB/1997/MISC.1 and its addendum. An additional
document, Pilot Information Needs Survey Regarding Climate Relevant
Technologies, was made available by the University of Amsterdam, IVAM
Environmental Research, for information purposes.
39. At its 3rd meeting, on 27 February, a report was made by the
chairman of the session on the transfer of technologies, which took
place as part of the informal workshop on Wednesday, 26 February (see
also paragraph 15 above).
40. Statements were made by representatives of 19 Parties,
including one speaking on behalf of the European Community and its
member States, and another speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 and
China.
41. A statement was made by the representative of the Global
Environment Facility (GEF).
42. A representative of the Parties cooperating in the Climate
Technology Initiative also made a statement.
43. At its 4th meeting, on 28 February, having considered a
proposal made by the Chairman, on the basis of informal
consultations, the SBSTA:
(a) Took note of the progress report on technology and technology
transfer prepared by the secretariat (FCCC/SBI/1997/1). It welcomed
the activities underway to prepare reports on the terms of transfer,
adaptation technologies, technology information centers and networks
and on the technology transfer activities supported by the Parties,
in particular Annex II Parties. It urged the secretariat to
accelerate these activities;
(b) Noted that the information in progress report
(FCCC/SBI/1996/5) on concrete measures taken by Annex II Parties to
the Convention with respect to their commitments relating to the
transfer of technology as called for in decision 13/CP/1, differed
considerably in format, comprehensiveness and level of detail. In
accordance with decision 7/CP.2, the SBSTA urged the completion of an
itemized progress report by its seventh session on access to, and the
transfer of, environmentally sound technology, based on the national
communications from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention,
due in April 1997.
44. The SBSTA requested the secretariat to:
(a) Expand the technology needs survey instrument, for example, by
adapting a design to incorporate more information on specific
technology needs, and to expand the survey to all non-Annex II
Parties with a view to having a more comprehensive report for the
seventh session of the SBSTA;
(b) Evaluate and assess the need to improve awareness about
existing centers and networks and about areas in which new resources
could add value. Prepare a report on existing centers and networks,
modalities and financial implications regarding the possible
establishment of one stop specialized information centers for
technology information, as well as regional technology
centers;
(c) Update the technology inventory for the seventh session of the
SBSTA;
(d) Bearing in mind the need to prevent duplication, prepare a
scoping paper on:
(i) Appropriate activities of governments and intergovernmental bodies in
creating the conditions necessary for commercial investment in
clean technologies by taking into account the special role of Annex
II Parties and the special conditions of non-Annex II
Parties;
(ii) The role of the private sector in developing and promoting
clean technologies, including problems and prospects;
(e) Recalled the need as expressed in decision 7/CP.2 to evaluate
the use of the roster of experts in facilitating the work of the
Convention secretariat, taking into account the ongoing discussion on
intergovernmental technical advisory panels (ITAPs). It took note of
the plans of the secretariat to make use of the roster for preparing
reports on technology and technology transfer by, inter
alia, the seventh session. It requested the secretariat to also
prepare a report on its experience in using the roster for the
seventh session. Many Parties urged the SBSTA to set up ITAPs without
delay. Some Parties stated that this consideration should await the
completion of the evaluation report; no Party offered a suggestion
for overcoming the institutional problems associated with ITAPs. The
SBSTA shall evaluate this issue at its next session;
(f) Requested the Parties to provide comments and information to
the secretariat, for its own use, on the tasks listed in the secretariat's progress report
by 31 May 1997, particularly new reports and software on
environmentally sound technologies and know-how for inclusion in an
update of the technology inventory and database. The SBSTA reminded
Parties of the need to submit as soon as possible additional
nominations for the roster of experts to the secretariat, in
particular experts with a background in economic and financial
aspects of the transfer of technology;
(g) Urged non-annex II Parties to cooperate with the secretariat
in the survey of technology needs and capacities, to the extent that
their own capacities permit and based on their current national
assessments;
(h) Took note of the statement of the chairman of the Scientific
and Technical Advisory Committee (STAP) of the Global Environmental
Facility indicating a willingness of the STAP to cooperate with the
SBSTA and the secretariat, for example, by making available reports
on relevant topics. The SBSTA also took note of the statement of the
chairman of the Climate Technology Initiative (CTI), particularly,
the offer of the CTI to cooperate with the secretariat in its
activities.
UNDER THE PILOT PHASE
45. At its 3rd and 4th meetings, on 27 and 28 February,
respectively, the SBSTA considered the item on activities implemented
jointly under the pilot phase. It had before it five documents
prepared by the secretariat, FCCC/SBSTA/1997/3, FCCC/SBSTA/1996/19,
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/MISC.3, FCCC/SBSTA/1997/INF.1 and
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/L.1.
46. Statements were made by representatives of 7 Parties, including one speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and another speaking on behalf of the of the
European Community and its member States.
47. At its 4th meeting, on 28 February, having considered a
proposal made by the Chairman, on the basis of informal
consultations, contained in document FCCC/SBSTA/1997/L.1, the
SBSTA:
(a) Recalling decision 5/CP.1, decided to adopt the uniform
reporting format for activities implemented jointly (AIJ) under the
pilot phase contained in annexes III and IV below. It noted that
methodological work and the increasing experience in AIJ are likely
to require future revisions of the uniform reporting format and
decided to keep the format under regular review. The SBSTA requested
the secretariat to make suggestions for such revisions as
appropriate;
(b) Recalling that the COP may only consider those activities for
which reports from all designated national authorities of Parties
participating in the activity have been received by the secretariat
(either jointly or separately), invited Parties to report on their
AIJ under the pilot phase using the adopted format;
(c) Recalled that the submission deadline for reports to be
considered in the synthesis report for the third session of the COP
is 30 June 1997;
(d) Requested the secretariat to develop, in accordance with
decision 5/CP.1, practical options with regard to the following
indicative list of methodological issues related to activities
implemented jointly under the pilot phase:
Determination of environmental benefits
Modalities for measurement, reporting and assessment
Endogenous capacity-building
Transfer of environmentally-sound technologies and
know-how
Considerations of costs
Modalities for mutually beneficial incentive structures for
involved Parties, acknowledging that there are no credits under the
pilot phase
Institutional arrangements
(e) Requested the secretariat to report on the progress made in
developing such options, and invited interested Parties and
organizations to provide support to the secretariat in this
task;
48. At its 4th meeting, on 28 February, the SBSTA requested the
Chairman, with the assistance of the secretariat, to complete the
report taking into account the discussions that had taken place
during the session and the need for editorial
adjustments.
49. The Chairman, after thanking all participants for their
constructive cooperation, declared the fifth session of the SBSTA
closed.
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/1 Provisional agenda and annotations.
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/2 Cooperation with relevant international
organizations. Progress report on research and systematic
observation.
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/3 Activities implemented jointly under the pilot
phase. Uniform reporting format.
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/MISC.1 Technology and technology information
needs. Comments from a Party.
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/MISC.1/Add.1 Technology and technology information
needs. Comments from Parties.
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/MISC.2 Cooperation with the IPCC.
Long-term emissions profiles.
Comments from Parties.
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/MISC.3 Activities implemented jointly under the pilot phase. Uniform reporting format. Methodological issues. Comments from Parties.
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/INF.1 Activities implemented jointly under the
pilot phase. Contact and activity information.
FCCC/SB/1997/1 Progress report on technology and technology
transfer.
FCCC/SB/1997/INF.1 National communications. Communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention. Secretariat activities to facilitate the provision of support to non-Annex I Parties for the preparation of their initial national communications.
FCCC/1997/INF.2 and Add.1 List of participants.
FCCC/SBSTA/1996/13 Report of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific
and Technological Advice on the work of its third session, held at
Geneva from 9 to 16 July 1996.
FCCC/SBSTA/1996/15 Activities implemented jointly under the pilot
phase. Uniform reporting format.
FCCC/SBSTA/1996/19 Activities implemented jointly under the pilot
phase. List of methodological issues.
FCCC/SBSTA/1996/20 Report of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice on the work of its fourth session, held at Geneva from
16 to 18 December 1996.
FCCC/CP/1996/15 Report of the Conference of the Parties on its second session, held at Geneva from
8 to 19 July 1996. Part One: Proceedings.
FCCC/CP/1996/15/Add.1 Report of the Conference of the Parties on its second session, held at Geneva from
8 to 19 July 1996. Part Two: Action taken by the Conference of the
Parties at its second session.
FCCC/SBI/1997/1 Provisional Agenda and Annotations.
FCCC/SBI/1997/3 Administrative and financial matters:
Convention Budget for 1998-1999:
Perspectives on financial requirements.
FCCC/SBI/1996/5 Transfer of Technology.
FCCC/SBI/1996/9 Report of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation
on the work of its second session, held at Geneva from 27 February to
8 March 1996.
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4. Approach(3):
5. Lead/Supporting Institutions:
6. Specific activities in 1998/1999:
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The uniform reporting format contained below is to be used in
reporting on activities implemented jointly under the pilot phase. It
is noted that the reporting should be consistent with decision 5/CP.1
and 8/CP.2 (reproduced in annexes I and II to the reporting format
which will be made available). The SBSTA notes that the uniform
reporting format could possibly require revision in the light of
experience gained and methodological work conducted under the pilot
phase.
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a) Organization includes: institutions, ministries, companies, non-governmental organizations, etc. involved in the activity, i.e. research institutes associated with the project, auditors, government agency closely following the activity.
3) Activity:
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a) For example, using Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) classification: energy efficiency; renewable
energy; fuel switching; forest preservation, restoration or
reforestation; afforestation; fugitive gas capture; industrial
processes; solvents; agriculture; waste disposal or bunker
fuels.
b) Circle the appropriate option.
c) Methodological work will be required to define
lifetime of activities.
d) Methodological work will be required to determine
for each type of activity what the minimum data requirements
are.
4) Cost (to the extent possible):
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Describe briefly how costs are determined:
5) Mutually agreed assessment
procedures:
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a) Please ensure that detailed contact information for all organizations mentioned is reported under
section A.2 above.
B. Governmental acceptance, approval or
endorsement
Bearing in mind that all activities implemented jointly under this
pilot phase require prior acceptance, approval or endorsement by the
Governments of the Parties participating in these activities, which
shall be shown as follows:
(a) In the case of joint reporting, the report is submitted by the
designated national authority of one participating Party with the
concurrence of all other participating Parties as evidenced by
attached letters issued by the relevant national
authorities;
(b) In the case of separate reporting, the reports are submitted
separately by the designated national authority of each and every
participating Party. Information will only be compiled once reports
have been received from all participating Parties.
1) For the activity:
* First report and joint reporting: please add copies of letters
of endorsement by each designated national authority of Parties
involved in the activity.
* Subsequent reports:
Activity was: suspended
terminated earlier
Describe:
2) This report is a joint report:
Yes, forward copy of agreement/endorsement by the designated national authorities involved
No
3) General short comment by the government(s) if
applicable:
C. Compatibility with and supportiveness of national
economic development and socio-economic and environment priorities
and strategies
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D. Benefits derived from the activities implemented
jointly project
Whenever possible, quantitative information should be provided.
Failing that, a qualitative description should be given. If
quantitative information becomes available, it could be submitted
using the update(s). (If the amount of quantitative information is
too large, the source could be indicated.)
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E. Calculation of the contribution of activities
implemented jointly projects that bring about real, measurable and
long-term environmental benefits related to the mitigation of climate
change that would not have occurred in the absence of such
activities
1) Estimated emissions without the activity (project baseline):
Description of the baseline or reference scenario, including
methodologies applied:
2) Estimated emissions with the activity:
Description of the scenario, including methodologies
applied:
Fill in the following tables as applicable:
Summary table: Projected emission reductions:
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a) Includes indirect GHG leakages.
F. Bearing in mind that the financing of activities
implemented jointly shall be additional to financial obligations of
Parties included in Annex II to the Convention within the framework
of the financial mechanism as well as to current official development
assistance flows, please
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G. Contribution to capacity building, transfer of
environmentally sound technologies and know-how to other Parties,
particularly developing country Parties, to enable them to implement
the provisions of the Convention. In this process, the developed
country Parties shall support the development and enhancement of
endogenous capacities and technologies of developing country
Parties
Describe briefly the transfer of environmentally sound technology
and know-how including where appropriate the type of technology,
terms, education, capacity building etc.
H. Additional comments, if any, including any
practical experience gained or technical difficulties, effects,
impacts or other obstacles encountered
Fill in as appropriate:
1) Any practical experience gained:
2) Technical difficulties:
3) Negative impacts and/or effects
encountered:
Whenever possible, quantitative information should be provided.
Failing that, a qualitative description should be given. If
quantitative information becomes available, it could be submitted
using the update(s). (If the amount of quantitative information is
too large, the source could be indicated.)
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Describe environmental negative impacts/effects in detail: |
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Describe social/cultural negative impacts/effects in detail: |
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4) Other obstacles encountered:
5) Other:
1. Designated national authority for activities
implemented jointly
A) Please fill in if not already communicated or if
changes have occurred.
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2. Description of programme structure and
features:
3. Process for obtaining
approval
A) Brief description of procedure:
B) List all criteria for national acceptance of an
activity implemented jointly:
a) Criteria that support decision 5/CP.1:
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b) Other criteria for national acceptance of AIJ:
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4. Summary of activities
A) Summary of AIJ projects reported under annex
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a) For example using IPCC classification: energy
efficiency; renewable energy; fuel switching; forest preservation,
restoration or reforestation; afforestation; fugitive gas capture;
industrial processes; solvents; agriculture; waste disposal or bunker
fuels.
b) Circle the appropriate option.
B) Non project activities:
1. 1 In addition, on 7 March 1997, pursuant to the 5th session of the SBSTA, and during the 5th meeting of AGBM at its 6th session, representatives of the African Group and the Latin American and Caribbean Group announced that, after consultations between their groups and having reached agreement on the present and forthcoming nominations, they proposed Mr. Soobaraj Sok Appadu from Mauritius as Vice-Chairman and Mr. Alvaro Jose Rodriguez Gómez from Colombia as Rapporteur. The Chairman of the SBSTA welcomed these announcements and informed that he would propose at the next session of the SBSTA that these candidates be elected by acclamation, as proposed.
2. 2 In addition to WMO, UNEP, UNESCO and its IOC and WHO, these are the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU).
3. This could include a description of what is available and what is needed.