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GENERAL
FCCC/SBSTA/1995/3
5 October 1995
Original: ENGLISH
SUBSIDIARY BODY FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVICEFirst session
Geneva, 28 August - 1 September 1995
ADVICE ON THE WORK OF ITS FIRST SESSION HELD AT GENEVA FROM
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I. OPENING OF THE SESSION 1 - 3 4
II. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
(Agenda item 1) 4 - 13 4
A. Adoption of the agenda 4 4
B. Organization of work of the session 5 - 6 5
C. Attendance 7 - 11 5
D. Documentation 12 - 13 8
GE.95-
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III. ELABORATION AND SCHEDULING OF THE
PROGRAMME OF WORK, 1996-1997
(Agenda item 2) 14 - 45 9
A. Scientific assessments 19 - 21 9
B. Cooperation with competent international bodies
including the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change 22 - 24 10
C. Transfer of technology 25 - 26 11
D. Establishment of intergovernmental technical
advisory panels 27 - 29 12
E. Activities implemented jointly under the pilot phase 30 - 31
12
F. National communications from Parties included in
Annex I to the Convention 32 - 33 13
G. First communications from Parties not included
in Annex I to the Convention 34 - 35 14
H. Allocation and control of emissions from international
bunker fuels 36 - 37 14
I. Contributions to the Berlin Mandate process 38 - 39
15
J. Workshop on non-governmental inputs 40 - 41 15
K. Proposals on longer-term activities and organizational
arrangements 42 - 43 16
L. Report on the work of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific
and Technological Advice to the Conference of the
Parties at its second session 44 - 45 16
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IV. OTHER MATTERS ARISING FROM DECISIONS OF THE
CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES
(Agenda item 3) 46 - 50 17
A. Communications from Annex I Parties:
progress report on in-depth reviews 46 - 50 17
V. REPORT ON AND CLOSURE OF THE FIRST
SESSION
(Agenda item 4) 51 - 53 17
Initial list of items on which the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change could provide input to the Subsidiary Body
for Scientific and Technological Advice 18
1. The first session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (hereinafter referred to as "the SBSTA") was held at Geneva from 28 August to
1 September 1995. The session was convened in accordance with decision 6/CP.1,
paragraph 8 (FCCC/CP/1997/Add.1). However, the schedule of
meetings for the SBSTA as given in annex III to that decision was
changed following a meeting of the Bureau of the Conference of the
Parties (COP) in Bonn on 19 June 1995. Accordingly, the session
scheduled for October 1995 was brought forward to August
1995.
2. The Chairman of the SBSTA, Mr. Tibor Faragó, opened the
session at the 1st meeting, on 28 August 1995. In welcoming the
participants, he recalled that the SBSTA had been established under
Article 9 of the Convention to provide timely information and advice
on scientific and technological matters relating to the Convention.
The basic functions of the SBSTA as outlined in Article 9 had been
further elaborated in many of the decisions of the COP at its first
session and particularly in decision 6/CP.1 on the roles of the
subsidiary bodies. More recently, requests for advice had been
received from the Ad Hoc Group on the Berlin Mandate (AGBM). There
was therefore considerable work to be done. As Chairman, he undertook
to fulfil his responsibilities as efficiently and effectively as
possible and he called upon all participants to assist him in an
active and constructive manner.
3. The Executive Secretary welcomed all participants to the
session. He drew attention to the organizational nature of the
session and to the distinctions between the responsibilities of the
SBSTA and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) which had
guided the secretariat in drawing up the proposed programmes of work
of both bodies. He referred to several important matters on which
decisions were expected from the session, including the establishment
of the intergovernmental technical advisory panels, future
cooperation with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
and the organization of a workshop on non-governmental inputs. He
also emphasized the need to establish a clear schedule and, in
particular, to define inputs required for the next session of the
SBSTA in February 1996.
4. At its 1st plenary meeting, on 28 August, the SBSTA adopted the
following agenda:
1. Organizational matters:
(a) Adoption of the agenda;
(b) Organization of work of the session.
2. Elaboration and scheduling of the programme of work,
1996-1997.
3. Other matters arising from decisions of the Conference of the
Parties:
(a) Communications from Annex I Parties: progress report on
in-depth reviews.
4. Report on the session.
5. At the 1st plenary meeting, on 28 August, the SBSTA decided not to establish
subgroups to consider individual items but to conduct its
substantive consideration of its agenda in plenary sessions
only.
6. At its 6th plenary meeting, on 30 August, the SBSTA agreed to
adjourn and reconvene in plenary on Friday, 1 September, following
informal consultations to be arranged by the Chairman.
7. The first session of the SBSTA was attended by representatives
of the following 83 Parties to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change:
Algeria
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
Benin
Bolivia
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Colombia
Comoros
Cuba
Democratic People's
Republic of Korea
Denmark
Dominica
Ecuador
Egypt
Ethiopia
European Community
Fiji
Finland
France
Gambia
Germany
Greece
Guinea
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kuwait
Lao People's Democratic
Republic
Lebanon
Lesotho
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia (Federated
States of)
Myanmar
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Korea
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Slovak Republic
Spain
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Uganda
United Kingdom of
Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
United States of
America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Viet Nam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
8. The session was also attended by observers from the following
States not parties to the Convention:
Angola
Belgium
El Salvador
Gabon
Honduras
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Madagascar
Morocco
Niger
Sierra Leone
South Africa
United Republic of
Tanzania
9. The following United Nations offices and programmes were represented:
United Nations Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development (DPCSD) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (HABITAT)
10. The following specialized agencies of the United Nations and related organizations were represented:
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization,
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO/IOC)
United Nations Institute for Training & Research
WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
11. The following intergovernmental and non-governmental
organizations were represented:
Intergovernmental organizations:
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD)
Non-governmental organizations:
Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy / Arlington, USA
Association Française du Froid/Alliance Froid Climatisation Environnement / Paris, France British Fire Protection Systems Association Limited / Kingston-upon-thames, UK
Centre for Business and the Environment / London, UK
Climate Action Network UK / London, UK
Climate Network Europe / Brussels, Belgium
Earth Council / San José, Costa Rica
Edison Electric Institute / Washington, USA
Environmental Defense Fund / Washington, USA
Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development / London, UK
Global Climate Coalition / Washington, USA
Global Industrial and Social Progress Research Institute / Tokyo, Japan
Greenpeace International / Amsterdam, Netherlands
Industrial Technology Research Institute / Hsinchu, Taiwan, Province of China
Institut de recherche sur l'environnement / La Roche sur Foron, France
International Academy of the Environment / Conches, Switzerland
International Chamber of Commerce / Paris, France
International Climate Change Partnership / Arlington, USA
International Council of Environmental Law / Bonn, Germany
International Council of Women / Paris, France
International Gas Union / Groningen, Netherlands
International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers / Paris, France
International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association / London, UK International Society on Optics Within Life Sciences / Münster, Germany
National Coal Association / Washington, USA
Natural Resources Defense Council / Washington, USA
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization / Tokyo, Japan
ProClim - Swiss Forum for Climate and Global Change / Bern, Switzerland
RainForest ReGeneration Institute / Washington, USA
Stockholm Environment Institute / Stockholm, Sweden
Tata Energy Research Institute / New Delhi, India
The Climate Council / Washington, USA
The Woods Hole Research Center / Woods Hole, USA
Verification Technology Information Centre / London, UK
World Coal Institute / London, UK
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy / Wuppertal, Germany
WWF-International / Gland, Switzerland
12. The following documents were before the SBSTA at its first
session:
FCCC/SBSTA/1995/1 Provisional agenda and annotations
and Corr.1
FCCC/SBSTA/1995/2 Proposed programme of work
FCCC/SBSTA/1995/MISC.1 Activities implemented jointly under the
pilot phase: views from Parties on a framework for
reporting
FCCC/SBSTA/1995/MISC.2 Elaboration and scheduling of the programme
of work, 1996-1997: contribution by the Chairman of the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.1 Cooperation with competent international
bodies, including the IPCC. Draft conclusions proposed by the
officers
FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2 Elaboration and scheduling of the programme of
work, 1996-1997. Other matters arising from decisions of the
Conference of the Parties. Draft conclusions proposed by the
officers
13. The following documents were also available:
FCCC/CP/1995/7 and Add.1 Report of the Conference of the Parties
on its first session, held at Berlin from 28 March to 7 April
1995
FCCC/SB/1995/INF.1 Division of labour between the subsidiary
bodies established by the Convention
FCCC/SB/1995/MISC.1 First communications from Parties not included in
Annex I to the Convention
III.ELABORATION AND SCHEDULING OF THE
PROGRAMME OF WORK, 1996-1997
14. At its 1st and 2nd plenary meetings, on 28 August, the SBSTA
addressed its work programme during a comprehensive general
discussion which was followed, at the second and subsequent meetings,
by consideration of the different sub-items. Discussions focused on
the sub-items on cooperation with competent international bodies,
including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (see section
III B below), and on the establishment of intergovernmental technical
advisory panels (see section III D below), in relation to which the
Vice-Chairman and the Chairman, respectively, undertook informal
consultations to prepare their proposals for
conclusions.
15. With respect to the work programme and its sub-items, statements were made by
44 Parties, including one speaking on behalf of the Group of 77
and China, one on behalf of the European Community and its member
States and another on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States
(AOSIS), some speaking more than once.
16. At the 2nd plenary meeting, the Secretary of the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) presented a
statement on behalf of the Chairman of the IPCC.
17. Statements were also made by the representatives of the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the World Meteorological
Organization (WMO) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
(IOC) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO), as well as by a representative of the Montreal
Protocol Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, speaking on behalf
of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
18. Also at the 2nd plenary meeting, a statement was made by a
representative of the Climate Action Network UK on behalf of
environmental non-governmental organizations.
19. This sub-item was considered at the 2nd, 3rd and 7th plenary meetings on
28 and 29 August and 1 September.
20. At the 2nd plenary meeting on 28 August, the representative of
the IPCC responded to questions arising from the statement of the
Chairman of the IPCC.
21. Having discussed a text proposed by the Chairman (FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2), the SBSTA adopted the following conclusion:
(a) The SBSTA noted that the IPCC would adopt the Second
Assessment Report at its December session. It was recognized that
this would include important information for the Convention, and
would require priority attention at the second session to enable the
SBSTA to provide relevant advice to the AGBM as requested
(FCCC/AGBM/1995/2, para. 19 (f)). The secretariat was requested to
prepare a document for consideration by the SBSTA, identifying issues
and suggesting what future inputs might be needed, including those
relevant to the AGBM process.
22. This sub-item was considered at the 2nd, 3rd and 7th plenary meetings on
28 and 29 August and 1 September.
23. At the 2nd plenary meeting on 28 August, the representative of
the IPCC responded to some questions arising from the statement of
the Chairman of the IPCC.
24. Having discussed a text proposed by the Chairman
(FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.1), the SBSTA adopted the following
conclusions:
(a) The SBSTA expressed strong support for the continued
functioning of the IPCC as one of the independent and prominent
sources of scientific and technical information relevant to the
implementation of the Convention, as specified in Article
9;
(b) The SBSTA would also cooperate with competent international
bodies and programmes in areas related to scientific, methodological,
technical, socio-economic and technological questions in accordance
with decisions 4, 5, 6 and 13 adopted at COP 1
(FCCC/CP/1995/7/Add.1);
(c) The SBSTA identified a list of areas in which it could draw
upon the assistance of the IPCC in order to provide the COP with
timely information and advice on relevant scientific and technical
issues. This list of areas, which is preliminary and necessarily of a
general nature, is presented in the annex to this report. The list is
subject to changes, modifications, refinements and additions. There
will also be a need to identify short- and long-term requirements.
The SBSTA requested its Bureau to hold joint meetings with the
Officers of the IPCC and report to each of its sessions on the
outcome of these meetings;
(d) The SBSTA also envisaged the need for scientific and technical
advice from the IPCC on special emerging topics to be made available
within short periods of time (perhaps one year or so);
(e) The SBSTA agreed that there would be a need for close
coordination between the SBSTA and the IPCC in identifying more
specific proposals for jointly agreed tasks and considering such
matters as time-frames for implementation and financial implications,
including contributions to the IPCC from the Convention budget. It
felt that this would be particularly important after the
consideration by the SBSTA of the IPCC Second Assessment
Report;
(f) After consideration by the SBSTA of the IPCC Second Assessment
Report, the secretariat should prepare a list of priority areas and
propose time-frames in which inputs from the IPCC would be required
for the future work of the SBSTA;
(g) This sub-item would be kept under regular review by the
SBSTA.
25. This sub-item was considered at the 4th and 7th plenary meetings on 29 August and
1 September.
26. Having considered a text proposed by the Chairman
(FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2), the SBSTA agreed on the following
conclusion:
(a) The SBSTA, recalling the decisions of the COP (FCCC/CP/1995/7/Add.1,
decision 13/CP.1), endorsed the division of labour with the SBI on this item, as suggested by the secretariat in its document FCCC/SB/1995/INF.1, and will consider the item at its future sessions. Particular attention will be given to the report requested by the AGBM for its third session. The SBSTA requested the secretariat to prepare, for consideration at its second session, an initial progress report relating to technology identification, assessment and
development, as well as an inventory of state-of-the-art,
environmentally sound and economically viable technologies and
know-how conducive to mitigating and adapting to climate change, in
implementation of decision 13/CP.1.
27. This sub-item was considered at the 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th
plenary meetings on 29 and 30 August and 1 September.
28. The delegate of the Philippines, speaking on behalf of the
Group of 77 and China, expressed the Group's deep disappointment that
no agreement was reached on the establishment of the technical
panels, despite the Group's efforts to arrive at a compromise,
including its preparedness to accept, by applying but not adopting,
and subject to further consideration at the next SBSTA session, the
proposals originally made by the Chairman.
29. The SBSTA based its discussions on the secretariat proposals
contained in document FCCC/SBSTA/1995/2 and on a subsequent informal
paper proposed by the Chairman. In agreeing to resume discussions on
the sub-item at its second session, the SBSTA adopted the following
conclusions:
(a) The SBSTA requested the secretariat to compile submissions
received from Parties by 30 October 1995 on the intergovernmental
technical advisory panels;
(b) The SBSTA also requested its Chairman to continue
consultations on the establishment of the intergovernmental technical
advisory panels, particularly during the week of 30 October to 3
November when the second session of the AGBM will take place in
Geneva.
30. This sub-item was considered at the 4th and 7th plenary meetings on 29 August and
1 September.
31. Having considered a text proposed by the Chairman
(FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2), the SBSTA agreed on the following
conclusion:
(a) The SBSTA requested the secretariat to continue its
compilation of submissions from Parties transmitted by 1 November
1995 concerning the reporting framework for activities implemented
jointly under the pilot phase in a miscellaneous document to be
considered at the second session of the SBSTA;
(b) The SBSTA also requested the secretariat to prepare proposals
on a reporting framework, taking into consideration views expressed
by Parties and experience gained in activities implemented jointly,
for consideration at its future sessions, in coordination with the
SBI, in order to allow the COP at its next annual session to review
the progress of the pilot phase, in implementation of decision
5/CP.1.
32. This sub-item was considered at the 3rd and 7th plenary
meetings on 29th August and 1 September.
33. Having considered a text proposed by the Chairman
(FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2), the SBSTA adopted the following
conclusions:
(a) The SBSTA endorsed the division of labour with the SBI on this
sub-item, as suggested by the secretariat in its document
FCCC/SB/1995/INF.1;
(b) The SBSTA agreed that the consideration of in-depth reviews
would be a standing item on its agenda. A number of in-depth review
reports were expected for the next session;
(c) The SBSTA requested the secretariat to present the first
elements of the synthesis report of in-depth reviews for
consideration at its second session with a view to finalizing the
report at a later session for transmission to COP 2. Relevant
conclusions would be forwarded to the AGBM in accordance with its
request;
(d) The SBSTA, acknowledging the importance of improved
comparability of communications, decided to return to the further
development of guidelines for the preparation of national
communications from Annex I Parties at its second and later sessions,
on the basis of the report on the guidelines requested from the
secretariat by COP 1 (FCCC/CP/1995/7/Add.1, decision
3/CP.1);
(e) On the issues relating to methodology to be addressed under
this item of the work programme, the SBSTA saw the usefulness of
drawing upon the work of competent international bodies, including,
inter alia, the IPCC.
34. This sub-item was considered at the 5th and 7th plenary meetings on 30 August and
1 September.
35. Having considered a text proposed by the Chairman
(FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2), the SBSTA adopted the following
conclusions:
(a) The SBSTA requested the secretariat to prepare, for
consideration by the SBSTA at its second session, recommendations on
guidelines for the preparation of national communications from
Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention, taking into
account the views expressed by the Parties and the papers submitted
by the Parties, including document A/AC.237/MISC.40;
(b) The SBSTA further requested the secretariat to facilitate the
exchange and sharing of information among Parties for the preparation
of initial communications, including forums in which discussions of
technical and common aspects of such communications could be
undertaken, and to seek extrabudgetary funds for that
purpose.
36. This sub-item was considered at the 5th and 7th plenary meetings on 30 August and
1 September.
37. Having considered a text proposed by the Chairman,
(FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2), the SBSTA adopted the following
conclusion:
(a) The SBSTA requested the secretariat to provide an options
paper for consideration at a future session.
38. This sub-item was considered at the 3rd and 7th plenary meetings on 29 August and
1 September.
39. Having considered a text proposed by the Chairman
(FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2), the SBSTA adopted the following
conclusion:
(a) The SBSTA took note of the requests for inputs from the AGBM,
both in the short and longer term, and included these under the
relevant agenda items as priority items.
40. This sub-item was considered at the 5th and 7th plenary meetings on 30 August and
1 September.
41. Having considered a text proposed by the Chairman
(FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2), the SBSTA adopted the following
conclusion:
(a) SBSTA requested the secretariat to organize a workshop on non-governmental inputs, as foreseen in the work programme of the SBSTA, in cooperation with interested Parties and organizations. Such a workshop could possibly be held during the weekend preceding the next meeting of the SBSTA. Adequate participation, including that of
non-governmental organizations from developing countries, would
have to be promoted and assistance provided. The conclusions of the
workshop would be made available to the SBSTA for consideration at
its second session. The workshop would have to be funded from
extrabudgetary resources. In this context, the SBSTA noted with
appreciation the support offered by two Parties. The views expressed
by Parties would be taken into account in preparing for the
workshop.
42. This sub-item was considered at the 5th and 7th plenary meetings on 30 August and
1 September.
43. Having considered a text proposed by the Chairman
(FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2), the SBSTA adopted the following
conclusion:
(a) The SBSTA decided that this agenda item would be taken up at
the next session.
44. This sub-item was considered at the 5th and 7th plenary meetings on 30 August and
1 September.
45. Having considered a text proposed by the Chairman
(FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2), the SBSTA adopted the following
conclusion:
(a) The SBSTA decided that this agenda item would be taken up at
the next session.
IV.OTHER MATTERS ARISING FROM DECISIONS
OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES
46. At the 3rd plenary meeting on 29 August and again at the 7th plenary meeting on
1 September, this item was considered in conjunction with the sub-item on national communications from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention (see section III F above).
47. Statements were made by the representatives of 9 Parties,
including one on behalf of the Group of 77 and China and another on
behalf of the European Community and its member States.
48. The representative of the International Atomic Energy Agency
made a statement.
49. The Executive Secretary made a statement.
50. Having considered a text proposed by the Chairman
(FCCC/SBSTA/1995/L.2), the SBSTA adopted the following
conclusions:
(a) The SBSTA took note of the progress report, document
FCCC/SB/1995/1, provided by the secretariat. It noted with
satisfaction that experts from a broad range of Parties had been
involved in the review process thus far, including at least one
expert from a developing country Party in each review team. The SBSTA
noted with concern, however, that to date only 29 countries had
nominated experts for the in-depth reviews, and that the time
schedule for these reviews as set by the COP could not be fully met
owing to resource limitations and/or scheduling problems. It urged
Parties to nominate additional experts to meet the demands of the
in-depth review process.
51. At its 7th meeting, on 1 September, the SBSTA, in view of the
brevity of the session, requested the Rapporteur, with the guidance
of the Chairman and the assistance of the secretariat, to prepare the
report of the session and to include therein any conclusions adopted
at the session.
52. The Executive Secretary made a statement concerning the
financial implications of action requested by the SBSTA, pointing out
that the workshop on non-governmental inputs was not covered by the
agreed convention budget for 1996-1997. That event, as well as any
workshop convened in 1995, would require additional extrabudgetary
funding.
53. The Chairman, after thanking all the participants, the
interpreters and the secretariat for their assistance and
cooperation, declared the first session of the SBSTA
closed.
ON CLIMATE CHANGE COULD PROVIDE INPUT TO THE SUBSIDIARY
In accordance with Article 9 of the Convention and decision 4/CP.1
on methodological issues, decision 5/CP.1 on activities implemented
jointly, decision 6/CP.1, annex I, paragraphs A1, A3, A4 and A5, on
the roles of the subsidiary bodies, and decision 13/CP.1 on transfer
of technology (FCCC/CP/1997/Add.1), the Subsidiary Body for
Scientific and Technological Advice will seek inputs from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in a variety of
scientific, methodological and technical areas. The following is an
initial list of areas in which the IPCC could provide relevant
inputs. Each of the issues, with the exception of item 1, is an
important element of the Third Assessment Report and may be
appropriate for an interim or special report.
1. Full assessments (every 4 or 5 years) similar in scope to the
Second Assessment Report of the IPCC.
2. Detection of climate change and trends therein due to
anthropogenic causes.
3. Further development of emission inventory guidelines (for
example, for emissions of new greenhouse gases, land-use change,
forestry and biomass burning, agricultural soils, solid waste
disposal), including the reassessment of emission factors, conversion
coefficients and also emissions from bunker fuels.
4. Development and assessment of methodological and technological
aspects of transfer of technology.
5. Development and refinement of methodologies including, for
example, those used in the estimation of present greenhouse gas
emissions and projections of these gases, and those used in the
estimation of global warming potentials and in the evaluation of the
effects of measures being undertaken pursuant to the provisions of
the Convention.
6. Scientific, technical and socio-economic bases for further
interpreting Article 2 of the Convention, including the necessary
modelling of different scenarios for the stabilization of greenhouse
gas concentrations in the atmosphere.
7. Further identification and assessment of emission sources,
sinks and the chemistry of greenhouse gases, particularly the carbon
cycle and the role of precursor gases.
8. Reducing scientific uncertainties, including the role of
particulate matter and tropospheric ozone.
9. Refinement and updating of high resolution regional scenarios
of climate change.
10. Economic, environmental, sectoral and regional impacts of both
climate change and the current and proposed response measures,
including the economic impacts of these policies and measures on
developed and developing countries.
11. Adaptation measures.
12. Identification of technical and socio-economic aspects of
Articles 4.8, 4.9 and 4.10 of the Convention.
13. Other specific emerging issues related to the implementation
of the Convention.