This report presents a summary of the in-session workshop on a framework for various approaches, which was held in Bonn, Germany, on 19 May 2012, pursuant to the mandate set out in decision 2/CP.17, paragraph 82. At the workshop, participants from Parties and admitted observer organizations shared information and their views on three topics (general considerations, designing and implementing a credible system, and managing possible risks), following a presentation by the secretariat. The Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action under the Convention may wish to take note of the information contained in this report when conducting its work programme to consider a framework for various approaches, with a view to recommending a decision to the Conference of the Parties at its eighteenth session