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GENERAL

FCCC/SBI/1996/9

25 April 1996

Original: ENGLISH

SUBSIDIARY BODY FOR IMPLEMENTATIONSecond session

Geneva, 27 February - 8 March 1996

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I. OPENING OF THE SESSION 1 - 3 4

(Agenda item 1)

II. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS 4 - 10 4

(Agenda item 2)

A. Adoption of the agenda 4 4

B. Organization of the work of the session 5 - 8 5

C. Attendance 9 6

D. Documentation 10 6

GE.96-

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III. NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS 11 - 30 6

(Agenda item 3)

A. Communications from Parties included in

Annex I to the Convention 11 - 21 6

B. Communications from Parties not included in

Annex I to the Convention: issues related to the

compilation and consideration of information 22 - 30 8

IV. FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION 31 - 41 9

(Agenda item 4)

A. Matters relating to the financial mechanism 31 - 36 9

B. Technical and financial cooperation: progress report 37 - 41 10

V. TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY 42 - 53 11

(Agenda item 5)

VI. MATTERS ARISING FROM SESSIONS OF

OTHER BODIES 54 - 59 12

(Agenda item 6)

A. Conclusions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and

Technological Advice on a reporting framework for activities

implemented jointly under the pilot phase 54 - 59 12

VII. INSTITUTIONAL AND BUDGETARY MATTERS 60 - 66 13

(Agenda item 7)

A. Update on implementation of decisions 14/CP.1,

15/CP.1, 17/CP.1 and 18/CP.1 of the

Conference of the Parties 60 - 61 13

B. Arrangements for relocation of the Convention secretariat

to Bonn 62 - 66 14

VIII. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SECOND SESSION OF THE

CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES 67 - 80 16

(Agenda item 8)

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IX. REVIEW OF THE PROGRAMME OF WORK, 1996-1997 81 - 83 17

(Agenda item 9)

X. REPORT ON THE SESSION 84 - 85 18

(Agenda item 10)

I. Lists of attendance 19

II. Documents before the Subsidiary Body for Implementation

at its second session 23

1. The second session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (hereinafter referred to as "the SBI") was held at Geneva from 27 February to 8 March 1996.

2. The Vice-Chairman of the SBI, Mr. Bert Metz, opened the session on behalf of the Chairman at the 1st meeting, on 27 February 1996.

3. The Executive Secretary welcomed all participants to the session. He referred to his statement at the opening of the SBSTA, which was also pertinent to the work of the SBI. He highlighted two points on the agenda of the SBI to which delegations might wish to give thought before they came forward for discussion, namely, the legal arrangements for the relocation of the secretariat to Bonn and political aspects of the preparations for the second session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 2).

4. At its 1st meeting, on 27 February, the SBI adopted the following agenda:

1. Opening of the session.

2. Organizational matters:

(a) Adoption of the agenda;

(b) Organization of the work of the session.

3. National communications:

(a) Communications from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention:

(i) Progress report on in-depth reviews;

(ii) Elements of the second compilation and synthesis report (policy aspects).

(b) Communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention: issues related to the compilation and consideration of information.

4. Financial and technical cooperation:

(a) Matters relating to the financial mechanism;

(b) Technical and financial cooperation: progress report.

5. Transfer of technology.

6. Matters arising from sessions of other bodies:

(a) Conclusions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice on a reporting framework for activities implemented jointly under the pilot phase.

7. Institutional and budgetary matters:

(a) Update on implementation of decisions 14/CP.1, 15/CP.1, 17/CP.1 and 18/CP.1⁽¹⁾ of the Conference of the Parties;

(b) Arrangements for relocation of the Convention secretariat to Bonn.

8. Arrangements for the second session of the Conference of the Parties.

9. Review of the programme of work, 1996-1997.

10. Report on the session.

5. At its 1st meeting, on 27 February, the Vice-Chairman recalled that there would be services available for formal meetings in the afternoons between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. In addition, facilities would be available in the mornings between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for informal meetings. The Vice-Chairman also referred to the documentation, as mentioned in document FCCC/SBI/1996/1/Add.1, paragraph 3 and annex I.

6. The Government of Peru nominated Mr. Eduardo Perez del Solar to replace Mr. Benavides de la Sotta as Rapporteur of the SBI in accordance with rule 25 of the draft rules of procedure being applied.

7. On the subject of applications for accreditation to sessions of the subsidiary bodies of the Convention, the SBI agreed to admit new applicant organizations that had been screened by the secretariat, on the basis of the provisions of Article 7.6 of the Convention, without prejudice to subsequent action by the COP.

8. Further, in accordance with the recommendation of the Bureau of the COP, the SBI agreed to maintain its policy that non-governmental organizations would be admitted to the floor before and after meetings only. In relation to this, the Vice-Chairman indicated his readiness to explore the possibilities for flexibility on this policy and expressed his willingness to discuss the matter, as necessary, with the non-governmental organizations concerned.

9. The lists of attendance at the second session of the SBI are given in annex I.

10. The documents before the SBI at its second session are listed in annex II.

11. At its 1st and 4th meetings, on 27 February and 1 March 1966, respectively, the SBI addressed the item on national communications from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention. It had before it two documents prepared by the secretariat, FCCC/SB/1996/1 and FCCC/SB/1996/2.

12. Statements were made by the representatives of 13 Parties including one speaking on behalf of the European Community and its member States.

13. On the basis of proposals by the Chairman, the SBI, at its 5th meeting on 4 March 1996 adopted the following conclusions.

14. The SBI took note of the progress report on in-depth reviews (FCCC/SB/1996/2) and of the in-depth review reports issued so far (FCCC/IDR.1/CZE, FCCC/IDR.1/SWE, FCCC/IDR.1/AUS, FCCC/IDR.1/USA, FCCC/IDR.1/CAN, FCCC/IDR.1/CHE). It expressed its appreciation to the Parties which have hosted in-depth review visits, to the Parties and intergovernmental organizations which have nominated experts and to the secretariat for the coordination of these reviews.

15. The SBI concluded that the progress report on in-depth reviews provided useful information on the implementation of the Convention. It also urged the Parties included in Annex I to the Convention that have not yet submitted national communications to do so in time for the second session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 2).

16. The SBI envisaged that policy aspects of the available in-depth review reports were to be fully considered as a separate agenda item at its third session in order to draw relevant conclusions to the attention of the Ad Hoc Group on the Berlin Mandate at its fourth session and to the COP at its second session.

17. The SBI invited the SBSTA to consider ways of enhancing transparency, comparability and consistency through more specific reporting guidelines, including standard formats and tables, inter alia, for the description of policies and measures. In doing so, these Parties are invited to describe, to the extent possible, the specific effects expected from individual mitigation measures.

18. The SBI invited the SBSTA to analyse from a technical point of view reporting options on such issues as temperature adjustments, electricity trade, bunker fuels, use of global warming potentials and land use change and forestry to resolve inconsistencies in the reporting of inventories with the aim of enhancing comparability. It also invited the SBSTA to make relevant recommendations to the SBI.

19. The SBI endorsed the outline and approaches proposed for the second compilation and synthesis of first national communications, as described in document FCCC/SB/1996/1, and suggested that the presentation of policies and measures should highlight those that are innovative, successful and/or potentially replicable.

20. The SBI took note of preliminary data presented in document FCCC/SB/1996/1/Add.1 on projections of emissions of greenhouse gases for the year 2000 which indicate that many Annex I Parties will have to make additional efforts beyond those included in projections in order to return their greenhouse gas emissions not controlled by the Montreal Protocol to base year levels by 2000.

21. The SBI concluded that mechanisms should be explored to facilitate the exchange of experiences in carrying out national programmes to implement the Convention. In that context, the SBI requested the secretariat to convene an informal workshop, preferably in conjunction with the fourth session of the SBI, focusing the discussion on the implementation aspects of specific policies and measures taken by these Parties. This workshop could also present an opportunity to assess the results of the first cycle of in-depth reviews.

22. At its 5th meeting, on 4 March 1996, the SBI addressed the item on communications from non-Annex I Parties. It had before it a note prepared by the secretariat (FCCC/SB/1996/3).

23. Statements were made by the representatives of 11 Parties, including one speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and another speaking on behalf of the European Community and its member States.

24. The SBI recalled decision 8/CP.1.

25. The SBI took note of document FCCC/SB/1996/3. It also noted with appreciation document FCCC/SB/1996/MISC.1/Add.1 containing the position paper of the Group of 77 and China on recommendations on guidelines and format for the preparation of initial communications from non-Annex I Parties, which was developed on the basis of the workshop held on 26 February 1996.

26. The SBI considered document FCCC/SB/1996/MISC.1/Add.1 as the principal basis for the decision to adopt and implement guidelines and format for the preparation of initial communications from non-Annex I Parties. It also noted that the SBSTA would continue consideration of the item at its subsequent session.

27. The SBI noted the intention of non-Annex I Parties to conduct a workshop, as a follow-up to the earlier one, to address issues relating to implementation, and requested the secretariat to facilitate assistance in this regard, in accordance with Article 8.2.

28. The SBI recalled its conclusions on agenda item 4 (a).

29. The SBI invited non-Annex I Parties to nominate national focal points for facilitating assistance for the preparation of the initial communications.

30. The SBI requested the secretariat to continue to facilitate assistance to non-Annex I Parties, in accordance with Article 8.2, by organizing forums for the exchange of experiences, and by providing relevant information, including exchanges between Parties, on the preparation of initial communications, using the resources of the supplementary fund.

31. At its 2nd meeting, on 28 February, the SBI addressed the item on financial and technical cooperation. It had before it a note prepared by the secretariat, document FCCC/SBI/1996/3.

32. Statements were made by the representatives of nine 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.

33. A representative of one State, not party to the Convention, made a statement.

34. On the basis of proposals by the Chairman, the SBI, at its 5th meeting, on 4 March, adopted the following conclusions.

35. The SBI considered document FCCC/SBI/1996/3 and took note of the information contained therein on relevant action taken by the Council of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), including the adoption by the Council of the GEF of its operational strategy.

36. In this regard, the SBI concluded that:

(a) The GEF, as the interim operating entity of the financial mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and its implementing agencies should provide expeditious and timely support under Articles 4.3 and 12.5 for the preparation of national communications by developing country Parties in accordance with Article 12.1;

(b) The GEF, as the interim operating entity of the financial mechanism of the UNFCCC, should, in that connection, consider country-specific needs but could also consider approaches which may be used for several countries with similar needs, upon request, and take into account that the preparation of national communications is a continuing process. In this regard, the guidelines to be adopted by the COP on the preparation of national communications by non-Annex I Parties should be taken fully into account;

(c) The GEF, as the interim operating entity of the financial mechanism of the UNFCCC, in this initial period, should implement enabling activities consistent with the guidance provided to it by the COP and expedite the disbursement of resources to meet the agreed full costs of such activities in accordance with Article 4.3, in particular the initial and subsequent preparation of national communications of non-Annex I Parties.

37. At its 2nd meeting, on 28 February, the SBI addressed the item on financial and technical cooperation. It had before it a note prepared by the secretariat, document FCCC/SBI/1996/4.

38. Statements were made by the representatives of seven 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.

39. On the basis of proposals by the Chairman, the SBI, at its 5th meeting, on 4 March, adopted the following conclusions.

40. The SBI considered document FCCC/SBI/1996/4 and took note of the information contained therein on secretariat activities in the area of technical and financial cooperation, in particular on its efforts to advance the activities known as CC:INFO, CC:FORUM and CC:TRAIN.

41. In this regard, the SBI concluded that:

(a) Services provided by the secretariat in this area should be recognized, in particular those promoting the exchange of information through CC:INFO and those aiming at the coordination of activities and the effective utilization of resources for support to the preparation of national communications through CC:FORUM;

(b) The secretariat should prepare a report for the next session of the SBI on possibilities for strengthening and expanding these activities in support of the preparation of the national communications by Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention.

42. At its 4th and 5th meetings, on 1 and 4 March 1996, respectively, the SBI addressed the item on transfer of technology. It had before it a note prepared by the secretariat, document FCCC/SBI/1996/5.

43. The SBI considered the initial progress report of the secretariat on concrete measures taken by Annex II Parties with respect to their commitments to transfer technology and know-how, as mentioned in decision 13/CP.1, and based its discussion on the afore-mentioned note by the secretariat on this subject.

44. Statements were made by the representatives of 14 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.

45. A representative of one State, not party to the Convention, made a statement.

46. A representative of the U.S. Climate Action Network made a statement on behalf of environmental non-governmental organizations.

47. On the basis of proposals by the Chairman, the SBI, at its 5th meeting, on 4 March, adopted the following conclusions.

48. The SBI took note of the conclusions of the SBSTA concerning the preparation of a paper on information regarding the terms of transfer of technology and know-how, and stressed the need to give greater clarity and content in the preparation of this paper to the terms and mechanisms of technology transfer. It also urged the secretariat to give greater consideration to its activities related to the assessment and evaluation of technologies and options.

49. The SBI recognized the need to improve the comprehensiveness, comparability and detail of information provided by Annex II Parties on the transfer of technology and know-how necessary to mitigate and facilitate adequate adaptation to climate change. It also noted that decision 13/CP.1 urges other Parties to include in their communications, where possible, information on measures taken for the transfer of technology.

50. The SBI recognized the complementarity of the roles of the public and private sectors with regard to technology transfer. The SBI urged Annex II Parties to continue to take concrete steps to promote technology transfer. The SBI urged all Parties, in particular Annex II Parties, to improve the enabling environment for private sector participation in particular, and to support and promote the development of endogenous capacities and appropriate technology relevant to the objective of the Convention, pursuant to the relevant articles of the Convention and decision 13/CP.1. The SBI agreed to provide continuous advice to improve the operational modalities for effective transfer of technology.

51. The SBI requested the SBSTA to prepare recommendations on the guidelines for national communications by Annex I Parties for consideration at the third session of the SBI. The SBI recommended that the modifications should aim to improve the comprehensiveness, comparability and detail of information provided in national communications and should reflect option 3 given in document FCCC/SBI/1996/5 while noting the need for flexibility in reporting private sector activities.

52. The SBI further requested the secretariat to prepare a report, after consultations with relevant United Nations agencies and other organizations and institutions, on technology transfer cooperation by the private sector, for consideration by the SBI, preferably in time for COP 3, but no later than COP 4.

53. The SBI invited Parties to submit comments on these subjects to the secretariat by 15 April 1996 and requested the secretariat to prepare a compilation of views submitted by the Parties.

54. At its 5th meeting, on 4 March, the SBI addressed the item on activities implemented jointly under the pilot phase. It had before it a note prepared by the secretariat document FCCC/SBSTA/1996/5.

55. A statement was made by the representative of a Party speaking on behalf of the European Community and its member States.

56. On the basis of proposals by the Chairman, the SBI, at its 5th meeting, on 4 March, adopted the following conclusions.

57. The SBI took note of the conclusions of the SBSTA to adopt the initial reporting framework for activities implemented jointly under the pilot phase (see FCCC/SBSTA/1996/8, para. 73).

58. The SBI also requested the secretariat to prepare a progress report on activities implemented jointly for its next session to be held immediately prior to the second session of the COP. Delegations were invited to submit information to the secretariat for inclusion in the report by 1 April 1996, in accordance with the SBSTA conclusions.

59. The SBI noted that it would consider this topic again at its next session.

60. At its 3rd meeting, on 29 February, the SBI considered the item on institutional and budgetary matters. It had before it a note prepared by the secretariat, document FCCC/SBI/1996/6. The note was introduced by the Executive Secretary.

61. On the basis of proposals by the Chairman, the SBI, at its 3rd meeting, on 29 February, adopted the following conclusions.

(a) The SBI took note of the information provided by the Executive Secretary (see FCCC/SBI/1996/6), including, inter alia, of the fact that important institutional and budgetary matters are to be considered by the General Assembly at its fifty-first, fifty-second and fifty-fourth sessions and in that connection by the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions.

(b) The SBI strongly encouraged Parties to pay promptly and in full their contributions to the core administrative budget, which were due on 1 January 1996, and invited Parties to make generous contributions to the other voluntary funds to meet needs for 1996.

62. At its 3rd, 5th and 6th meetings on 29 February, 4 March and 8 March, respectively, the SBI considered the item on institutional and budgetary matters. It had before it a note prepared by the secretariat, document FCCC/SBI/1996/7.

63. Statements were made by the representatives of five Parties including one speaking on behalf of the European Community and its member States.

64. At the end of its 5th meeting on 4 March 1996, the SBI decided to suspend proceedings and resume at a later date to consider the results of the informal consultations to be conducted by its Chairman on agenda items 7 (b) and 8.

65. The SBI, at its 6th meeting, on 8 March 1996, adopted the following conclusions proposed by the Chairman.

66. The SBI:

(a) Took note of the information regarding arrangements for the relocation of the Convention secretariat to Bonn, including the advice to the Executive Secretary from the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs (FCCC/SBI/1996/7, paras. 11-12);

(b) Recalled that the COP, by its decision 14/CP.1, inter alia, decided that "the Convention secretariat shall be institutionally linked to the United Nations" and further decided "...to review the functioning of the institutional linkage [...] not later than 31 December 1999...";

(c) Bearing in mind the exceptional circumstances and the urgency of concluding the legal arrangements arising from the location of the secretariat in Germany, requested the Executive Secretary after consulting its Chairman and Officers to enter into an appropriate agreement required for the effective discharge of the secretariat's functions in the Federal Republic of Germany, that applies to the Convention secretariat, mutatis mutandis, the terms of the Agreement signed on 10 November 1995 by the United Nations and the Federal Republic of Germany regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations Volunteers Programme. With a view to enabling the secretariat to effectively discharge its functions under the Convention, such an agreement should, in particular, reflect the following:

(i) The Convention secretariat should possess in the host country such legal capacity as is necessary for the effective discharge of its functions under the Convention, in particular to contract, to acquire and dispose of movable and immovable property and to institute legal proceedings;

(ii) The Convention secretariat should enjoy in the territory of the host country such privileges and immunities as are necessary for the effective discharge of its functions under the Convention;

(iii) The representatives of the Parties and Observer States to the Convention as well as the officials of the Convention secretariat should similarly enjoy such privileges and immunities as are necessary for the independent exercise of their functions under the Convention.

(d) Noted that the agreement should be subject to approval by the COP at its second session;

(e) Noted also that the Executive Secretary intends to conclude arrangements with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the management, use and servicing of the common United Nations premises in Bonn;

(f) Noted further that the relocation of the offices and the staff of the Convention secretariat will start in August 1996 and end later in the year; invited the Executive Secretary to promote conditions of service in Bonn consistent with the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules and that will help to maintain a critical mass of the existing secretariat team by encouraging experienced staff members of all categories and linguistic backgrounds to relocate; and expresses the hope that the loss of staff and of productivity on account of relocation will be as short-lived as possible;

(g) Expressed its appreciation to the Government of Germany for its continuing commitment to fulfil the terms of its offer to host the Convention secretariat and to facilitate the resettlement of its staff in attractive conditions;

(h) Requested the Executive Secretary to report to it at its third session on progress achieved on the above matters, so that it may make recommendations for appropriate action by the COP at its second session;

(i) Further requested the Executive Secretary to report to it at its third session on practical arrangements for liaison with Parties during and after the relocation of the secretariat, including possible joint liaison arrangements with other secretariats in Geneva.

THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES

67. At its 3rd, 5th and 6th meetings on 29 February, 4 March and 8 March, respectively, the SBI considered the item on arrangements for the second session of the COP. It had before it a note prepared by the secretariat, document FCCC/SBI/1996/8.

68. Statements were made by the representatives of 26 Parties including one speaking on behalf of the European Community and its member States.

69. Statements were also made by the representatives of two Parties.

70. On the basis of proposals by the Chairman, the SBI, at its 3rd and 6th meetings, on 29 February and 8 March, respectively, adopted the following conclusions.

71. The SBI applauded the nomination by the African Group of the Minister of Environment and Tourism of Zimbabwe for the Presidency of COP 2. It took note with satisfaction of the statement by the delegate of Zimbabwe accepting this nomination.

72. The SBI welcomed the large support given to holding a ministerial segment of COP 2 and concluded that a ministerial segment should be held on 17 and 18 July. It requested the Executive Secretary to organize the Conference accordingly.

73. The SBI received the following candidatures for officers of the Bureau of COP 2 other than the President:

(a) From the African Group: the Chairman of the SBI, Mr. Mohamed M. Ould El Ghaouth (Mauritania);

(b) From the Eastern European Group: one Vice-President (Russian Federation) and the Chairman of SBSTA, Mr. Tibor Farago (Hungary);

(c) From the Western European and Other Group: Canada and Germany for two posts of Vice-President;

(d) From the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS): one Vice-President, His Excellency Ambassador Tuiloma Neroni Slade (Samoa).

74. The SBI noted that the Asian Group and the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States were not yet able to present their candidatures for Officers of the Bureau of COP 2.

75. The SBI took note that no nominations had been received for the post of Rapporteur, which is subject to geographical rotation. It invited the President of the COP to conduct further consultations on the election of Officers of the Bureau, possibly in conjunction with the fourth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development, New York, 18 April to 3 May 1996.

76. The SBI invited those regional groups that had not submitted nominations for the election of Officers to convey them to the Executive Secretary before 18 April 1996 in order to enable him to forward them to the President of the COP.

77. The SBI urged States that had not taken action to become Parties to the Convention to deposit their instruments of ratification or accession by 9 April 1996, so as to be able to participate in COP 2 as Parties from the opening day.

78. The SBI invited Parties to contribute generously to the trust fund for participation in the Convention process and expressed the hope that sufficient contributions would be made to enable the secretariat to fund two delegates from each eligible Party to attend COP 2, at least from those that are least developed countries and small island developing states.

79. The SBI welcomed the offer of the Government of Canada to organize a "Climate Change Technology Exhibit" in conjunction with COP 2 and noted that this would be done in consultation with the Convention secretariat.

80. The SBI requested the Executive Secretary to proceed with the organizational preparations for COP 2 on the basis of the proposals contained in document FCCC/SBI/1996/8 concerning, inter alia, the provisional agenda, the schedule of meetings and the admission of organizations as observers.

81. At its 4th meeting, on 1 March 1996, the SBI addressed the item on the review of the programme of work, 1996-1997. It had before it a note prepared by the secretariat, document FCCC/SBI/1996/2.

82. On the basis of a proposal by the Chairman, the SBI, at its 5th meeting, on 4 March, adopted the following conclusion.

83. The SBI took note of the secretariat document on the programme of work, 1996-1997 (FCCC/SBI/1996/2) and, in accordance with its decision 1/SBI.1 (FCCC/SBI/1995/5) decided to review the programme of work at the session immediately prior to COP 2.

84. At its 5th meeting, on 4 March, the Rapporteur presented the first part of the draft report of the session (FCCC/SBI/1996/L.1). The SBI considered and adopted the document and also requested the Rapporteur, under the guidance of the Chairman and with the assistance of the secretariat, to complete the report of the session taking into account the discussions during the session and the need for editorial adjustments.

85. At its 6th meeting, on 8 March 1996, the Chairman, after thanking all participants for their constructive cooperation, declared the second session of the SBI closed.

1. The second session of the SBI was attended by representatives of the following 120 Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change:

Albania

Algeria

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bangladesh

Benin

Bhutan

Bolivia

Botswana

Brazil

Bulgaria

Burkina Faso

Cameroon

Canada

Central African Republic

Chile

China

Colombia

Comoros

Cook Islands

Costa Rica

Cuba

Czech Republic

Democratic People's

Republic of Korea

Denmark

Ecuador

Egypt

Eritrea

Estonia

Ethiopia

European Community

Fiji

Finland

France

Gambia

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Grenada

Guinea

Guyana

Honduras

Hungary

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Jordan

Kenya

Kuwait

Lao People's Democratic

Republic

Latvia

Lebanon

Lesotho

Malawi

Malaysia

Maldives

Mali

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mauritania

Mauritius

Mexico

Micronesia (Federated

States of)

Mongolia

Myanmar

Nepal

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Niger

Nigeria

Norway

Pakistan

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Republic of Korea

Republic of Moldova

Romania

Russian Federation

Saint Lucia

Samoa

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Slovak Republic

Slovenia

Solomon Islands

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Sweden

Switzerland

Thailand

Togo

Trinidad and Tobago

Tunisia

Uganda

United Kingdom of

Great Britain and

Northern Ireland

United States of America

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Vanuatu

Venezuela

Viet Nam

Zaire

Zambia

Zimbabwe

1. The session was also attended by observers from the following States not parties to the Convention:

Afghanistan

Angola

Belgium

Cambodia

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Morocco

Turkey

South Africa

Syrian Arab Republic

2. The following United Nations offices and programmes were represented:

Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

3. The following specialized agencies of the United Nations and related organizations were represented:

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational,

Scientific and Cultural Organization, (IOC/UNESCO)

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

World Trade Organization (WTO)

Global Environment Facility (GEF)

WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

4. The following intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations were represented:

Intergovernmental organizations:

Agence de coopération culturelle et technique

International Energy Agency (IEA)

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

Non-governmental organizations:

Alliance des Alternatives Responsables en Regard de l'Environnement /

Ottawa, Canada

Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy / Arlington, USA

Association Française du Froid/Alliance Froid Climatisation Environnement /

Paris, France

Business Council for a Sustainable Energy Future / Washington, D.C., USA

Centre for Business and the Environment / London, UK

Climate Action Network Latin America (CANLA) / Santiago, Chile

Climate Network Africa / Nairobi, Kenya

Climate Network Europe / Brussels, Belgium

Edison Electric Institute / Washington, D.C. USA

*Energy 21 / Boulogne, France

Environmental Defense Fund / Washington, D.C., USA

Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development / London, UK

Germanwatch / Bonn, Germany

Global Climate Coalition / Washington, D.C., USA

Global Industrial and Social Progress Research Institute / Tokyo, Japan

Greenpeace International / Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) / 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

⁽²⁾ International Institute for Energy Conservation - Europe / London, UK

International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association /

London, UK

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners / Columbus, USA

National Coal Association / Washington, D.C., USA

Natural Resources Defense Council / Washington, D.C., USA

New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization / Tokyo, Japan

Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles / Paris, France

RainForest ReGeneration Institute / Washington, D.C., USA

Stockholm Environment Institute / Stockholm, Sweden

The Climate Council / Washington, D.C., USA

* The Fridtjof Nansen Institute / Lysaker, Norway

The Royal Institute of International Affairs / London, UK

The Woods Hole Research Center / Woods Hole, USA

Union of Concerned Scientists / Washington, D.C., USA

Union internationale des Producteurs et Distributeurs d'Energie Electrique /

Paris, France

US Climate Action Network (CAN-USA) / Washington D.C., USA

Verification Technology Information Centre / London, UK

World Coal Institute / London, UK

World Council of Churches / Geneva, Switzerland

World Resources Institute / Washington, D.C., USA

Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy / Wuppertal, Germany

World Wide Fund for Nature / Gland, Switzerland

The following documents were before the SBI at its second session:

FCCC/SBI/1996/1 Provisional agenda

FCCC/SBI/1996/1/Add.1 Annotations to the provisional agenda

FCCC/SBI/1996/2 Revised programme of work

FCCC/SBI/1996/3 Matters relating to the financial mechanism: arrangements between the Conference of the Parties and the operating entity or entities of the financial mechanism: Information on relevant action by the Council of the Global Environment Facility

FCCC/SBI/1996/4 Financial and technical cooperation: progress report on the activities of the secretariat concerning technical and financial support to Parties

FCCC/SBI/1996/5 Transfer of technology

FCCC/SBI/1996/6 Institutional and budgetary matters: implementation of decision 14/CP.1 on institutional linkage of the Convention secretariat to the United Nations and budget-related matters

FCCC/SBI/1996/7 Arrangements for the relocation of the Convention secretariat to Bonn

FCCC/SBI/1996/8 Arrangements for the second session of the Conference of the Parties, including elements for a provisional agenda

FCCC/SBI/1996/L.1 Draft report of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation on its second session.

FCCC/SBI/1996/L.1/Add.1 National communications: Agenda item 3 (a): Communications from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention. Draft conclusions submitted by the Chairman

FCCC/SBI/1996/L.1/Add.2 Financial and technical cooperation: Agenda item 4 (a): Matters relating to the financial mechanism. Agenda item 4 (b): Technical and financial cooperation: progress report. Draft conclusions submitted by the Chairman

FCCC/SBI/1996/L.1/Add.3 Review of the programme of work, 1996-1997. Draft conclusions submitted by the Chairman

FCCC/SBI/1996/L.1/Add.4 Institutional and budgetary matters: Agenda item 7 (b): Arrangements for relocation of the Convention secretariat to Bonn. Arrangements for the second session of the conference of the Parties: Agenda item 8: Arrangements for the second session of the Conference of the Parties. Draft conclusions submitted by the Chairman

The following documents were also available:

FCCC/SB/1996/1 and Add.1 National communications from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention: elements of the second compilation and synthesis report

FCCC/SB/1996/2 National communications from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention: progress report on in-depth reviews

FCCC/SB/1996/3 National communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention: issues related to the preparation, compilation and consideration of communications

FCCC/SB/1996/L.1 Extracts from the provisional reports of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation

FCCC/SBSTA/1996/5 Activities implemented jointly under the pilot phase - options for reporting guidelines

FCCC/SBSTA/1996/Misc.1 Activities implemented jointly under the pilot phase - comments from Parties

FCCC/SBI/1995/5 and Corr.1 Report of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation on the work of its first session, held at Geneva on 31 August 1995

FCCC/SBI/1995/2 Proposed programme of work

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