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Annual GST dialogue opening segment
Background
Decision 1/CMA.5 on the outcome of the first global stocktake requested Chairs of the subsidiary bodies to organize an annual dialogue starting at their sixtieth sessions to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and good practices on how the outcomes of the global stocktake are informing the preparation of Parties’ next nationally determined contributions in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Paris Agreement. The dialogue will provide a platform for open discussions and exchanges between Parties and non-Party stakeholders aimed at discussing lessons, experiences and practical solutions to address implementation gaps in current NDCs by accelerating action; and closing ambition gaps in the next NDC.
Structure, topics and thematic areas
The topics and thematic areas for the dialogue respond to its mandate as well as views shared by Parties and non-Party stakeholders during informal consultations held on 16 April 2024.
How GST-1 outcomes are informing the updating and preparation of NDCs
Mitigation and response measures- Discussions on experiences and lessons from Parties on efforts and plans to align NDCs with the 1.50C objective, setting economy wide targets, focussing on all greenhouse gas emissions and all sectors.
Adaptation and loss and damage- Discussions on experiences and good practices in 1)integrating the adaptation objectives and respective targets and good practices in NAP implementation and 2) coherence and synergies across efforts towards averting, minimizing and addressing loss and damage.
Means of implementation and support- Discussions on experiences and good practices on enabling environment and support requirements including technology development and transfer, capacity building and finance.
Enabling and cross-cutting elements
Domestic arrangements- Exchange of experiences, lessons and information on processes, plans and procedures that Parties are undertaking in the review, updating and preparation of their NDCs.
International cooperation- Share information and discuss experiences and good practices in bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation for advancing NDCs.
Agenda
Date and time
Segment
Session Description
Moderator/Facilitator
Day 1
6 June 2024
Opening segment
Opening Remarks
- Chairs of the Subsidiary Bodies
- UNFCCC Executive Secretary
Harry Vreuls, SBSTA Chair
Nabeel Munir, SBI Chair
Remarks by Troika of Presidencies
- H.E. Adnan Amin, United Arab Emirates
- Mr Samir Bejanov, Azerbaijan
- Mr Tulio Andrade, Brazil
Update from relevant GST-related workstreams and activities
- UNFCCC Secretariat
Thematic Roundtables: How GST-1 Outcomes are informing the updating and preparation of NDCs
Information, lessons and experiences from Parties on how GST-1 outcomes are informing NDCs across all thematic areas including integrating cross cutting elements such as equity, science, sustainable development and poverty eradication.
Round table 1
Mitigation, energy transition and response measures,
Adaptation, loss and damage,
Means of implementation and support, including finance and investments, technology development and transfer, and capacity-building,
Fathimath Nashwa, Maldives
Todd Croad, New Zealand
Day 2
7 June 2024
Enabling and cross-cutting elements roundtables on Domestic arrangements and, International Cooperation
Roundtable 2
Domestic arrangements and stakeholder engagement for preparing and implementing NDCs,
Resources and methodologies for informing alignment of NDCs with GST-1 outcomes,
Roundtable 3:
Advancing international cooperation for NDCs in the context of GST-1 outcomes;
Bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation, role of international organisations and other non-Party stakeholders in the preparation and implementation of NDCs.
NDC-related support initiatives,
Yamikani Idriss, Malawi
Christiane Textor, Germany
Closing segment
Closing remarks by COP 30 Presidency
- Mr Tuilo Andrade, Brazil
Key messages and takeaways from the dialogue
Harry Vreuls, SBSTA Chair
Nabeel Munir, SBI Chair
The concept note for the dialogue is now available, including guiding questions for each session to aim Parties and non-Party stakeholders in preparation for the dialogue.
Modalities for participation
The first GST Annual Dialogue is open to all registered delegates to the sixtieth subsidiary bodies session; Parties and non-Party stakeholders. No additional registration is required.
