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The technical dialogue (TD) is the second component of the Global Stocktake (GST). The GST is crucial for enhancing the collective ambition of action and support towards achieving the purpose and long-term goals of the Paris Agreement. The aim of the Paris Agreement is to “strengthen the global response, in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication”. We often refer to this as raising ambition, which applies to mitigation, adaptation and support. The TD will also address efforts on response measures, and loss and damage. Equity and ambition, informed by the best available science, are cross-cutting elements and foundational to the TD and GST.  

In this context, the technical dialogue (TD) is a conversation among Parties, experts and Non-Party Stakeholders. Together, we will focus on identifying specific, operationalizable actions we can all take, and how we can support each other.   By the end of the TD, we should have laid out options for action and support to more effectively implement the Paris Agreement.  

The TD will lay the basis for the consideration of outputs. Those outputs, in turn, will inform countries as they prepare their next Nationally Determined Contributions in 2024-25 and international cooperation.  

Norms for discussion at the roundtables

• Participants of roundtables are charged with performing an assessment of collective progress and identifying opportunities for enhanced action and support.
• The dialogue should advance knowledge that can inform Parties and NPS in enhancing their actions and support
• Discussions should be technical, focused on data and information, and based on the best available science.
• Participants are encouraged to engage in a conversation and dialogue with one another, rather than provide prepared statements.
• Throughout the technical dialogue, all knowledge and experiences should be respected as contributions to the discussion, in order to promote cooperation and build trust.

Context 

At SB 56, the co-facilitators of the first technical dialogue of the Global Stocktake have arranged for opportunities for conversations in multiple formats. One of these is the three roundtables (RT), structured around the three thematic areas of the Global Stocktake (GST) - mitigation, adaptation and means of implementation. These roundtables will allow for interactions in smaller settings, while allowing for virtual observation. 

There will be an opportunity for focused discussions on collective progress under each thematic area of the GST, as well as opportunities and challenges for enhancing action and support in the context of the TD guiding questions crafted by the SB Chairs. Three roundtable discussions will be organized for each roundtable. 

• At the first discussion (Friday 10am-1pm), the co-facilitators will introduce their approach and open the floor for questions on process and the substantive focus of the roundtable 

• At the second discussion (Saturday 3-6pm), there will be two short expert panels, followed by discussion  

• At the third discussion (Monday 10am-1pm), there will be one expert panel and discussion; after which participants will agree on the feedback that will be reported back to the closing plenary by a rapporteur 

• Expert panels will be 20min each, followed by 1h discussion among participants 

• Participants are invited to engage, on the topics below, but of course free to raise other relevant points.  

• All discussions and perspectives will be captured in a summary report by the co-facilitators.  

• These lists of topics are only offered as a starting point for the dialogue. The co-facilitators are confident that all participants will collectively guide discussions within these topics.  

Agenda: 

Roundtable one 

Roundtable two 

Roundtable three 

Participation

List of non-Party stakeholders to the first meeting of the technical dialogue of the first global stocktake under the Paris Agreement (15 June 22)

Participation at the RTs are through an invitation process, with a representative sitting at the table, raising concerns and issues. There will also be other ways to participate, such as through a roving mic.

The co-facilitators of the technical dialogue of the first Global Stocktake have made every attempt review gender and geographical aspects to ensure balance, and the meeting will be broadcast and open to virtual participation. 

Participants are encouraged to bring forward any good practices to enhance climate action and experience and opportunities to enhance international cooperation on mitigation and adaptation and to increase support, in order to overcome barriers and challenges faced. 

While the roundtables will strive to address major concerns at each meeting of the TD within roundtable presentations and discussions, some such concerns may be reserved for later sessions of the TD.  

Contact: gst@unfccc.int