Distr.
GENERAL
FCCC/CP/1997/1/Add.1
21 November 1997
CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES
Third session
Kyoto, 1-10 December 1997
Item 2 (c) and (f) of the provisional agenda
1. The following note has been prepared to update the information
contained in the annotations to the provisional agenda for the third
session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) (see document
FCCC/CP/1997/1). This note reflects views expressed at the October
1997 sessions of the subsidiary bodies and at the Bureau of the COP
on 26 October, as well as information communicated by the Government
of Japan. It refers to items of the provisional agenda for which
additional information is presented, but does not repeat information
included in the annotations to the provisional agenda. A list of
documents before the third session of the Conference of the Parties
(COP 3) will be issued in a further addendum under the symbol
FCCC/CP/1997/1/Add.2.
2. In accordance with rule 22 of the draft rules of procedure and
established practice, the President of the second session of the
Conference of the Parties (COP 2) will propose the election as
President of COP 3 of Mr. Hiroshi Ohki (Japan), Minister of State,
Director-General of the Environment Agency and Minister in Charge of
Global Environmental Problems.
3. Addresses of welcome will be made by the Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the Government of Japan, the Governor of Kyoto Prefecture,
and the Mayor of the city of Kyoto.
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4. A report by the President of COP 2 on his consultations on the
rules of procedure, including proposals for consideration and a draft
decision for adoption by the Conference, is contained in document
FCCC/CP/1997/5.
5. Parties may wish to note that the Group of 77 and China have
submitted a proposal relating to the focus of item 6 of the
provisional agenda, the high-level segment attended by ministers and
other heads of delegation (see document
FCCC/CP/1997/L.1).
(i) Election of officers of the Conference of the Parties other
than the President
6. Consultations by the President of COP 2 have led to the
following nominations. Those marked with an asterisk are nominated
for a second consecutive term of office:
(a) From the Group of African States:
(b) From the Group of Eastern European States:
(c) From the Group of Western European and Other States:
(d) From the Alliance of Small Island States:
Final nominations from the Group of Asian States and from the
Group of Latin American and Caribbean States have not yet been
presented.
(ii) Election of the Chairman of the Committee of the
Whole
7. During consultations with the coordinators of regional groups at the October sessions of the subsidiary bodies, all coordinators endorsed the nomination of Ambassador
Raúl Estrada-Oyuela (Argentina) for the office of Chairman
of the Committee of the Whole.
8. During the October sessions of the subsidiary bodies, the COP
Bureau considered the list of applicants from observer organizations
and authorized the secretariat to advise all applicants of their
"pre-admittance status", on the understanding that the final
authority for the admission of observers rests with the
COP.
9. The Bureau did not express an objection to any of the
organizations listed in the annex to document FCCC/CP/1997/4. It
recommended that the non-governmental organizations which have an
asterisk against their names in that list be admitted only to COP 3,
provided that they be invited to re-apply after COP 3 should they
wish to continue to participate in the Convention
process.
of a sessional Committee of the Whole
(ii) Allocation of tasks and establishment of a Committee of
the Whole
10. The annotations to the provisional agenda note that decisions
on the organization of work will follow the introduction by the
Chairmen of the subsidiary bodies of the reports of those bodies,
including the decisions recommended for adoption by the COP, and the
consequent identification of outstanding issues which need to be
allocated to the plenary or to the Committee of the Whole. Unless
otherwise decided by the Conference, it is envisaged that all items
of the provisional agenda will be allocated to the plenary other than
item 5, which will be referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
(iii) Schedule of meetings
11. The plenary meeting of the COP to be held on Friday 5 December
has now been tentatively scheduled for the afternoon instead of the
morning of that day. This meeting will receive status reports from
the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole and any officers entrusted
with informal consultations. It will take stock and make decisions on
the further organization of work, including the setting of time
limits on the work of the Committee of the Whole. The informal
consultations which were to take place at that time have been brought
forward to the morning meeting. The revised tentative schedule of
meetings for COP 3 is included as annex I to this
document.
12. The eighth session of the Ad Hoc Group on the Berlin Mandate (AGBM) will be reconvened in Kyoto at 3.00 p.m. on 30 November 1997. This will not affect the schedule of meetings proposed in the annex to document FCCC/CP/1997/1 and updated in annex I below.
13. The November 1998 sessions of the Convention bodies are
currently planned to take place in the Hotel Maritim, Bonn, from 16
to 27 November. It has come to the notice of the secretariat that the
dates scheduled coincide almost exactly with those of the tenth
Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (Cairo, Egypt, 17 to
27 November). Further, the COP of the Convention to Combat
Desertification, which in common with the sessions of the Convention
bodies uses conference services supplied by the United Nations Office
at Geneva, is envisaging meeting from 2 to 13 November in Dakar,
Senegal. The secretariat is asking whether the dates of the Meeting
of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol could be changed to avoid a
conflict with the scheduled dates of the sessions of the Convention
bodies.
14. If, instead, the dates of the sessions of the Convention
bodies were to be changed, the sessions would be held in the
Beethovenhalle, Bonn, which might by then be provided with additional
meeting space. An option to be explored would be to meet from 2 to 13
November in place of the COP of the Convention to Combat
Desertification, whose secretariat has indicated that it might be
able to meet from 16 to 27 November. Compared to the Hotel Maritim, a
shift to the Beethovenhalle may entail an increase in costs of up to
DM 300,000, whatever the date. This differential cannot be confirmed
until the cost of using the Beethovenhalle is negotiated and the
likely occupancy of hotel rooms at the Hotel Maritim is estimated. In
these circumstances, the COP may wish to decide upon the preferred
dates for the second sessional period in 1998, and leave it to the
secretariat to make the best possible arrangements regarding
location, consulting with the Bureau of the COP as
needed.
15. The SBI at its seventh session recommended a draft decision
for adoption by COP 3 that preparations begin for the fourth session
of the COP (COP 4), which is expected to be held in Bonn in November
1998 (see FCCC/SBI/1997/21, annex I). Offers by Parties to host COP 4
received before the finalization of this item at COP 3 may still be
entertained by COP 3. However a decision on this matter cannot be
delayed beyond COP 3.
(i) Reports of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and
Technological Advice, the Subsidiary Body for Implementation and the
Ad Hoc Group on Article 13
16. As noted in the annotations to the provisional agenda, the
Chairmen of the Convention's subsidiary bodies will introduce the
reports of those bodies. The decisions recommended by the subsidiary
bodies which the COP will be invited to adopt are included in the
following documents:
A complete list of the draft decisions of the subsidiary bodies
recommended for adoption by the COP appears in annex II to this
addendum.
17. The COP will be invited to adopt the decisions recommended by
the subsidiary bodies without further discussion, with the exception
of:
18. Before the adoption of draft decision 1 (a) in annex II below,
on cooperation with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC), the President will give the floor to the Chairman Emeritus of
the IPCC, Professor Bert Bolin, who will make a
statement.
19. In accordance with decision 3/CP.2, paragraph 5
(FCCC/CP/1996/15/Add.1), the secretariat has made available a
progress report on its activities relating to technical and financial
support to Parties including the status of preparation of national
communications by non-Annex I Parties (document FCCC/CP/1997/INF.3).
The report is presented for the information of Parties and does not
require discussion. The Conference may wish to take note of this
information in conjunction with the report of the SBI.
(ii) Report of the Ad Hoc Group on the Berlin
Mandate
20. As noted in document FCCC/CP/1997/1, paragraphs 68-70, the
Chairman of the AGBM will introduce the results of the Group's work.
He will transmit to the COP documents including the revised text
under negotiation as it emerged from the first part of the Group's
eighth session (FCCC/CP/1997/2) and the report of the first part of
the eighth session of the AGBM (FCCC/AGBM/1997/8), as well as the
other documents which remain on the table (see document
FCCC/AGBM/1997/8, para. 22). He will also make an oral report, on his
own responsibility, to cover procedural matters relating to the work
of the Group as well as certain matters of substance (see document
FCCC/AGBM/1997/8, para. 23).
21. The report on the second part of the eighth session of the
AGBM (FCCC/AGBM/1997/8/Add.1) will be finalized for presentation to
COP 3 and the Conference will be invited to take note of the document
when it becomes available.
22. The issues relating to this item of the provisional agenda
were addressed by the SBSTA and the SBI at their recent sessions,
resulting in a joint recommendation for a draft decision by the COP
on this matter (see item 2 (a) in annex II below). Further discussion
of this draft decision should not be necessary as it is foreseen that
it will be adopted under item 3 (a) of the provisional
agenda.
23. The secretariat, upon the request of the COP (decision 7/CP.2,
para. 2 (e)), will organize a round table on transfer of technologies
and know-how, to be held on the morning of 9 December 1997. A short
report on the round table will be made available as a conference room
paper.
to the Conference
24. A representative of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) will
introduce the report of the GEF to the COP.
25. As indicated in the annotations on this item contained in
document FCCC/CP/1997/1, paragraphs 71 to 76, ministers and other
heads of delegation of Parties, and representatives of observer
States and organizations, will have the opportunity to make
statements at the plenary meetings to be held on the morning,
afternoon and evening of Monday, 8 December, and Tuesday, 9 December.
Intensive informal consultations are expected to be held in parallel
with the plenary debate leading to the conclusion of a protocol or
another legal instrument, and its adoption on 10
December.
26. Parties may wish to note that the Group of 77 and China have
submitted a proposal relating to the focus of this item of the
provisional agenda (see document FCCC/CP/1997/L.1).
27. Arrangements for the opening ceremony for the high-level
segment will be communicated in due course.
28. The list of speakers for this item of the provisional agenda
was opened by the secretariat on 28 October 1997 in Bonn. Those
Parties still wishing to be added to the list are urged to contact
Ms. June Budhooram of the secretariat as soon as possible. From 26
November Ms. Budhooram may be contacted at the Kyoto International
Conference Hall by telephone +81.75.705.2701; fax +81.75.705.2702;
email: jbudhooram@unfccc.de.
29. In view of the number of Parties and the time available for
statements by them during the high-level segment, it will be
necessary to limit the duration of each statement to some
five minutes. The COP should set the time-limit for
statements during the high-level segment at the start of the session,
on the basis of the number of speakers inscribed on the list held by
the secretariat. Statements by observers should conform to a somewhat
shorter time limit. Delegations that wish to submit written
statements are kindly requested to provide a sufficient number of
copies to the conference officer for distribution. A minimum of 250
copies should be provided to ensure at least one copy per delegation,
as well as copies for observer states. Additional copies would be
required for a broader distribution. The secretariat is not able to
reproduce such statements.
30. Arrangements for statements by non-governmental organizations
will be considered by the Bureau of the COP early in the
session.
31. With reference to paragraphs 42 and 76 of the annotations to
the provisional agenda, document FCCC/CP/1997/1, please note that no
provision is being made for an initialling of the text of a protocol
or another legal instrument or signature of a final act.
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Monday, 1 December 10 a.m - 11 a.m. |
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) |
Statement by the President of COP 2 Election of the President of COP 3 Statement by the President Addresses of welcome Statement by the Executive Secretary |
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11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Item 2 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Item 3 (a) Item 2 (f) |
Organizational matters Status of ratification of the Convention Adoption of the rules of procedure Adoption of the agenda Election of officers other than the President Admission of organizations as observers Review of the implementation of the Convention Reports of the subsidiary bodies and matters arising therefrom:
Organization of work
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3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Item 2 (f) Item 3 (c) (b) |
Continued Review of the implementation of the Convention Financial mechanism: report of the Global Environment Facility to the Conference Development and transfer of technologies |
Item 5 |
Adoption of a protocol or another legal instrument: fulfilment of the Berlin Mandate (Committee of the Whole will convene immediately after the completion of item 2(f) in plenary) (possible extension to 8 p.m.) |
* Subject to decisions on allocation of items to the Committee of the Whole.
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Tuesday, 2 December 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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Item 5 |
Adoption of a protocol or another legal instrument: fulfilment of the Berlin Mandate |
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3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Informal consultations |
Item 5 |
Adoption of a protocol or another legal instrument: fulfilment of the Berlin Mandate |
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Wednesday, 3 December 10 am. - 1 p.m. |
Item 2 (g) (h) Item 3 (d) (e) (f) Item 4 |
Calendar of meetings of Convention bodies, 1998-1999 Date and venue of the fourth session of the Conference of the Parties Second review of the adequacy of Article 4.2 (a) and (b) Review of information and possible decisions under Article 4.2(f) Other matters relating to implementation Amendments to the Convention and its Annexes |
Item 5 |
Adoption of a protocol or another legal instrument:
fulfilment of the Berlin Mandate |
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3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Informal consultations |
Item 5 |
Adoption of a protocol or another legal instrument: fulfilment of the Berlin Mandate |
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Thursday, 4 December 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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Item 5 |
Adoption of a protocol or another legal instrument: fulfilment of the Berlin Mandate |
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3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Informal consultations |
Item 5 |
Adoption of a protocol or another legal instrument: fulfilment of the Berlin Mandate |
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Friday, 5 December 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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Adoption of a protocol or another legal instrument: fulfilment of the Berlin Mandate |
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3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Item 2 (f) Item 3 (a) Item 7 |
Stock-taking and decisions on further organization of work, including setting time limits on the work of the Committee of the Whole and any consultations. Status reports by the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole and by officers entrusted with informal consultations. Reports of the subsidiary bodies and matters arising therefrom Other matters |
Item 5 |
Adoption of a protocol or another legal instrument: fulfilment of the Berlin Mandate (after plenary) |
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Saturday, 6 December 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Informal consultations |
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To be decided |
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Monday, 8 December 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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Statements at the opening of the high-level segment Statements by ministers and other heads of delegation |
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3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Statements (continued) |
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To be decided |
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7 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
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Statements (continued) |
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To be decided |
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Tuesday, 9 December 10. a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Item 6 |
Statements (continued) |
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To be decided |
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7 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
Item 6 |
Statements (concluded) |
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To be decided |
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Wednesday, 10 December 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Items 2, 3 and 4 |
Adoption of outstanding decisions |
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3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Item 5 Item 8 (a) (b) |
Adoption of a protocol or another legal instrument Conclusion of the session Adoption of the report of the Conference of the Parties on its third session Closure of the session |
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1. Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice
(SBSTA):
(a) Cooperation with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(see document FCCC/SBSTA/1997/14, annex I, 1);
(b) Development of observational networks of the climate system
(see document FCCC/SBSTA/1997/14, annex I, 2).
2. Jointly recommended by the SBSTA and SBI:
(a) Development and transfer of technologies (see document
FCCC/SBSTA/1997/14, annex I, 3);
(b) Activities implemented jointly under the pilot phase (see
document FCCC/SBSTA/1997/14, annex I, 4);
(c) Division of labour between the Subsidiary Body for
Implementation and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and
Technological Advice (see document FCCC/SBI/1997/21, annex I,
1);
(d) Communications from Parties included in Annex I to the
Convention (see document FCCC/SBI/1997/21, annex I, 4).
3. Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI):
(a) Programme budget for the biennium 1998-1999 (see document
FCCC/SBI/1997/21, annex I, 2);
(b) Volume of documentation (see document FCCC/SBI/1997/21, annex
I, 3);
(c) Review of the financial mechanism (see document
FCCC/SBI/1997/21, annex I, 5);
(d) Annex to the Memorandum of Understanding on the determination
of funding necessary and available for the implementation of the
Convention (see document FCCC/SBI/1997/21, annex I, 6);
(e) Fourth session of the Conference of the Parties (see document
FCCC/SBI/1997/21, annex I, 7);
(f) Financial performance of the Convention in the biennium
1996-1997 (see document FCCC/SBI/1997/21, annex I, 8);
(g) Arrangements for administrative support to the Convention
secretariat (see document FCCC/SBI/1997/21, annex I, 9).
4. Ad Hoc Group on Article 13 (AG13):
Future work of the Ad Hoc Group on Article 13 (see document FCCC/AG13/1997/4, annex III).