Adaptation-related activities within the United Nations system. Note by the secretariat.
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Symbol
FCCC/AWGLCA/2008/INF.2
Publication date
19 Nov 2008
Document type
reports by the Secretariat
Conference
Bonn Climate Change Conference - June 2008
Session
AWG-LCA 2
Author
UNFCCC. Secretariat
Topic
Adaptation
Abstract

This information note provides a description of ongoing work within the United Nations system on adaptation to climate change. It presents details of the work undertaken on adaptation by United Nations bodies and programmes, and related organizations of the United Nations system, on adaptation planning and implementation, streamlining and scaling up financial and technical support, and enhancing knowledge sharing. The information contained in this document can be used to consider how to strengthen the catalytic role of the UNFCCC in stimulating enhanced adaptation action by the United Nations system, at national and regional level

Notes
Item 3 (a–e) of the provisional agenda
Enabling the full, effective and sustained implementation of the Convention through long-term cooperative action now, up to and beyond 2012, by addressing, inter alia. A shared vision for long-term cooperative action.
Enabling the full, effective and sustained implementation of the Convention through long-term cooperative action now, up to and beyond 2012, by addressing, inter alia. Enhanced national/international action on mitigation of climate change
Enabling the full, effective and sustained implementation of the Convention through long-term cooperative action now, up to and beyond 2012, by addressing, inter alia. Enhanced action on adaptation
Enabling the full, effective and sustained implementation of the Convention through long-term cooperative action now, up to and beyond 2012, by addressing, inter alia. Enhanced action on technology development and transfer to support action on mitigation and adaptation
Enabling the full, effective and sustained implementation of the Convention through long-term cooperative action now, up to and beyond 2012, by addressing, inter alia. Enhanced action on the provision of financial resources and investment to support action on mitigation and adaptation and technology cooperation
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