Approaches to and opportunities for increasing the efficiency of the UNFCCC process, including visualization of options for streamlining the agendas of the governing and subsidiary bodies. Note by the secretariat
The growing scale and complexity of the UNFCCC process presents challenges, particularly with regard to the increasing number of agenda items and mandated events. This note outlines existing approaches to enhance the efficiency of the UNFCCC process, as well as opportunities for further enhancement. Parties and observer organizations identified three key areas for improvement: implementing targeted improvements to the UNFCCC process itself, streamlining the provisional agendas for sessions of the governing and subsidiary bodies, and facilitating inclusive and effective participation in United Nations climate change conferences. In accordance with the mandate for its preparation, this note contains visualizations of options for streamlining provisional agendas. The Subsidiary Body for Implementation is invited to consider the proposals set out in this note and may wish to encourage the presiding officers, comprising the current and incoming Presidencies and the Chairs of the subsidiary bodies, and the secretariat to continue their efforts to improve the efficiency of the UNFCCC process in a transparent and inclusive manner.