Provisional programme
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Objective
The second biennial in-session workshop presents an opportunity to:
- Share views, experiences and lessons learned on information contained in the second biennial communications;
- Present and discuss the overall state of predictability and clarity of information on financial support to developing countries for the implementation of the Paris Agreement based on the lessons learned from the second biennial communications.
The deliberations of the second in-session workshop will be reflected in a summary report to be prepared by the secretariat.
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15:00–15:15
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Opening Remarks
- Daniele Violetti,bio UNFCCC secretariat
- Hana AlHashimi,bio representative of the incoming COP 28 Presidency
Introductory remarks
- Elena Pereirabio (Honduras) and Kelly Sharpbio (Canada), co-facilitators for the in-session workshop
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15:15–15:25
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Presentation on the compilation and synthesis of the second biennial communications in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 5, of the Paris Agreement
- Padraig Oliver, UNFCCC Secretariat
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15:25–15:55
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Session I: Insights from the second biennial communications
Panel Discussion
- Experience sharing by two developed country representatives on the preparation of the second biennial communications, including lessons learned to enhance predictability and clarity of quantitative and qualitative information on financial support.
- Experience sharing by two developing country representatives on the use of information from the second biennial communications.
Panelists:
- Ben Abraham,bio New Zealand
- Gabriela Blatter,bio Switzerland
- Janine Felson,bio Belize
- David Kaluba,bio Zambia
Guiding questions:
- How have the second biennial communications improved the overall state of predictability and clarity of information on the provision of financial support to developing countries for the implementation of the Paris Agreement?
- What insights can be drawn from the information included in the second biennial communications?
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15:55–16:55
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Breakout group discussions
In focused breakout group discussions, participants will be invited to discuss the following questions:
- What are the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned in preparing and using the second biennial communications and how can such lessons inform updating the information contained in the annex of decision 12/CMA.1?
- How have the areas for improvement been considered in preparing the second biennial communications in accordance with decision 14/CMA.3?
- What processes in the UNFCCC can be informed by biennial communications in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 5, of the Paris Agreement and how?
All breakout groups will discuss same questions.
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16:55–17:25
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Report-back and open discussions
Moderators: Elena Pereira and Kelly Sharp, co-facilitators for the in-session workshop
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17:25–17:55
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Session II: Identifying elements for political consideration
Participants will be invited to share views on aspects that require political guidance, including at the second high-level ministerial dialogue on climate finance.
Guiding questions:
- What are the issues that could be considered by Ministers at the second high-level ministerial dialogue on climate finance?
- How can the second high-level ministerial dialogue on climate finance be organized to facilitate discussion of the issues for political guidance?
Moderators: Elena Pereira and Kelly Sharp, co-facilitators for the in-session workshop
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17:55–18:00
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Wrap-up and closure
Moderators: Elena Pereira and Kelly Sharp, co-facilitators for the in-session workshop
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Background
Article 9, paragraph 5 of the Paris Agreement stipulates that developed country Parties shall biennially communicate indicative quantitative and qualitative information related to Article 9, paragraphs 1 and 3, of the Paris Agreement, as applicable, including, as available, projected levels of public financial resources to be provided to developing country Parties. Other Parties providing resources are encouraged to communicate biennially such information on a voluntary basis.
Decision 12/CMA.1 recognized the importance of predictability and clarity of information on financial support for the implementation of the Paris Agreement. The decision sets out arrangements for the provision of information to be provided by Parties in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 5, of the Paris Agreement, including:
- Biennial communications of information to be provided in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 5, of the Paris Agreement as specified in the annex, starting in 2020;
- A dedicated online portal for posting and recording the biennial communications;
- Compilation and syntheses of the biennial communications to be prepared by the secretariat;
- Biennial in-session workshops and summary reports on each workshop;
- Biennial high-level ministerial dialogues, the outcomes of which will be summarized by the CMA President.
By the same decision, the CMA decided to consider updating the types of information contained in the annex at its sixth session (2023) on the basis of Parties’ experience and lessons learned in the preparation of their biennial communications.
Decision 14/CMA.3 considered and welcomed the compilation and synthesis prepared by the secretariat of the information contained in the first biennial communications submitted by Parties in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 5, the summary report on the first biennial in-session workshop and the deliberations at the first high-level ministerial dialogue on climate finance. Furthermore, it requested developed country Parties to submit their second biennial communications before 31 December 2022 and encouraged other Parties providing resources to communicate such information on a voluntary basis. In preparing their second biennial communications, CMA 3 invited developed country Parties to take into account the areas for improvement identified in the in-session workshop summary report, particularly:
- The indicative projections of climate finance for developing countries and specific plans for scaling up the provision and mobilization of climate finance;
- The information provided on projected levels of climate finance and lack of detail on themes, various channels and instruments across the biennial communications;
- The information on the shares of projected climate finance for adaptation and mitigation, and on plans for addressing the balance between the two.
In addition, CMA 3 requested the secretariat to organize the next biennial in-session workshop in 2023 and to prepare a summary report on the deliberations for consideration at CMA 5, noting that the elements of discussion will be based on the information contained in the compilation and synthesis reports of the first and second biennial communications and the summary report of the in-session workshop held in June 2021.