Background paper for the panel discussions among ministers and other heads of delegation. Note by the secretariat.
Abstract

The Conference of the Parties, at its tenth session, will hold panel discussions among ministers and other heads of delegation during the high-level segment, as recommended by the Subsidiary Body for Implementation at its twentieth session. The panel discussions will have the following themes:
•The Convention after 10 years: accomplishments and future challenges
•Impacts of climate change, adaptation measures and sustainable development
•Technology and climate change
•Mitigation of climate change: policies and their impacts.
This document was prepared by the President-designate of the Conference of the Parties at its tenth session to assist ministers and other heads of delegation participating in the panel discussions. It is intended to help frame the discussions and suggests some possible issues

Notes
Item 10 of the provisional agenda
High level segment: the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention