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SBSTA 48
30 Apr 2018 - 10 May 2018
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The first part of the 48th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) took place from 30 April to 10 May 2018, in Bonn, Germany.

Adopted agenda

Information on the elections

 

SBSTA Chair's corner
 

 

1. Opening of the session.
Status:

Session opened

2. Organizational matters:
Status:

Organizational matters agreed upon

2(a). Adoption of the agenda;
Contact: Hanna Hoffmann: hhoffmann@unfccc.int
Status:

Agenda adopted as presented

Pre-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/1
    Provisional agenda and annotations. Note by the Executive Secretary
    Agendas and annotations
2(b). Organization of the work of the session;
Contact: Hanna Hoffmann: hhoffmann@unfccc.int
Status:

Organizational matters agreed

2(c). Election of officers other than the Chair;
Contact: Nattley Williams: NWilliams@unfccc.int
Status:

Consultations on the nominations for the SBSTA Vice Chair and Rapporteur continue. The SBSTA Vice Chair and Rapporteur will remain in office until SBSTA 49.

2(d). Mandated events.
Contact: Hanna Hoffmann: hhoffmann@unfccc.int
Status:

Mandated events took place as announced in the Daily Programme

3. Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.
Contact: Ms. Annett Moehner: AMoehner@unfccc.int
Status:

Informal consultations co-facilitated by Mr. Julio Cordano (Chile) and Ms. Beth Lavender (Canada). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

Pre-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/2
    Outcomes of work under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change since May 2016. Synthesis report by the secretariat
    Synthesis reports
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/3
    Adaptation in human settlements: key findings and way forward. Report by the secretariat
    Pre-session documents
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/INF.1
    Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change
    Progress reports

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.8
    Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
  • SBSTA48.INM.i3.AC
    Presentation 2 - AC
    Presentations
  • SBSTA48.INM.i3.LEG
    Presentation 3- LEG
    Presentations
  • SBSTA48.INM.i3.Sec
    Presentation 1- Secretariat
    Presentations
4. Report of the Adaptation Committee.
Contact: Ms. Annett Moehner: AMoehner@unfccc.int
Status:

Informal consultations co-facilitated by Ms. Patience Damptey (Ghana) and Ms. Gabriela Fischerova (Slovakia). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SB/2018/L.2
    Report of the Adaptation Committee. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs
    Draft conclusions
  • SB48.IN.SBI_i11-SBSTA_i4
    Revised informal note SBI i11, i12 and SBSTA i4
    Informal notes
  • SB48.IN.SBI_i11-SBSTA_i4.2
    Revised informal note by the co-facilitators SBI i11 and SBSTA i4
    Informal notes
5. Development and transfer of technologies: technology framework under Article 10, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement.
Contact: Ms. Ariesta Ningrum: ANingrum@unfccc.int
Status:

Informal consultations co-facilitated by Mr. Carlos Fuller (Belize) and Ms. Mette Moglestue (Norway). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

Pre-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • SBSTA48.Informal.1
    Initial draft of the technology framework
    Non-official session documents

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.7
    Development and transfer of technologies: Technology framework under Article 10, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
  • SBSTA48.IN.i5_v05May
    Updated draft of technology framework, version 5 May
    Non-official session documents
  • SBSTA48.IN.i5_v07May
    Updated draft of technology framework - version 7 May
    Non-official session documents
  • SBSTA48.IN.i5_v08May
    Updated draft of technology framework, version 8 May
    Non-official session documents
6. Research and systematic observation.
Contact: Ms. Joanna Post: JPost@unfccc.int
Status:

Informal consultations co-facilitated by Mr. Fred Kossam (Malawi) and Ms. Christiane Textor (Germany). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.11
    Research and systematic observation. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
7. Local communities and indigenous peoples platform.
Contact: Ms. Tiffany Hodgson: THodgson@unfccc.int
Status:

Informal consultations co-facilitated by Ms. Annela Anger-Kraavi (Estonia) and Mr. Carlos Fuller (Belize). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.10
    Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
  • SBSTA48.DT.i7.LCIP
    Draft decision text by the co-facilitators
    Draft negotiating texts
8. Koronivia joint work on agriculture.
Contact: Mr. Dirk Nemitz: DNemitz@unfccc.int
Status:

Informal consultations co-facilitated by Mr. Heikki Granholm (Finland) and Ms. Milagros Sandoval (Peru). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SB/2018/L.1
    Koronivia joint work on agriculture. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs
    Draft conclusions
9. Impact of the implementation of response measures:
Information will appear as soon as available
9(a). Improved forum and work programme;
Contact: Ms. Kusum Lata: KLata@unfccc.int
Status:

Contact group co-chaired by Ms. Nataliya Kushko (Ukraine) and Mr. Andrei Marcu (Panama). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SB/2018/L.4
    Improved forum and work programme. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs
    Draft conclusions
9(b). Modalities, work programme and functions under the Paris Agreement of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures;
Contact: Ms. Kusum Lata: KLata@unfccc.int
Status:

Contact group co-chaired by Ms. Nataliya Kushko (Ukraine) and Mr. Andrei Marcu (Panama). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

Pre-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • SB48.Informal.1
    Draft elements of the modalities, work programme and functions of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures under the Paris Agreement. Informal document by the Chairs
    Non-official session documents

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SB/2018/L.3
    Modalities, work programme and functions under the Paris Agreement of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs
    Draft conclusions
  • SB47.IN.3
    Informal note by the co-facilitators
    Informal notes
  • SB47.INM.3
    Reflections note
    Non-official session documents
  • SB48.IN.SBI_i17b-SBSTA_i9b
    Revised draft elements of the modalities, work programme and functions of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures under the Paris Agreement
    Non-official session documents
9(c). Matters relating to Article 2, paragraph 3, of the Kyoto Protocol.
Contact: Ms. Kusum Lata: KLata@unfccc.int
Status:

SBSTA and SBI Chairs to convene consultations as needed. Consultations of the SB Chairs concluded.

10. Methodological issues under the Convention:
Information will appear as soon as available
10(a). Revision of the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories for Parties included in Annex I to the Convention;
Contact: Mr. Vitor Gois Ferreira: VGoisFerrera@unfccc.int
Status:

Informal consultations co-facilitated by Ms Riitta Pipatti (Finland) and Mr. Washington Zhakata (Zimbabwe). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.4
    Revision of the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories for Parties included in Annex I to the Convention. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
10(b). Guidelines for the technical review of information reported under the Convention related to greenhouse gas inventories, biennial reports and national communications by Parties included in Annex I to the Convention;
Contact: Mr. Vitor Gois Ferreira: VGoisFerrera@unfccc.int
Status:

Informal consultations co-facilitated by Ms. Riitta Pipatti (Finland) and Mr. Washington Zhakata (Zimbabwe). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.5
    Guidelines for the technical review of information reported under the Convention related to greenhouse gas inventories, biennial reports and national communications by Parties included in Annex I to the Convention. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
10(c). Emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport.
Contact: Mr. Davor Vesligaj: DVesligaj@unfccc.int
Status:

Draft conclusions by the SBSTA Chair in consultation with interested Parties. Consultations by the Chair concluded. Sub-item will be taken up again at SBSTA49 as per rule 16 of the draft rules of procedures being applied.

11. Methodological issues under the Kyoto Protocol: land use, land-use change and forestry under Article 3, paragraphs 3 and 4, of the Kyoto Protocol and under the clean development mechanism.
Contact: Mr. Panna Siyag: PSiyag@unfccc.int
Status:

Informal consultations convened co-facilitated by Ms. Paula Perälä (Finland) and Mr. Walter Oyhantcabal (Uruguay). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.2
    Land use, land-use change and forestry under Article 3, paragraphs 3 and 4, of the Kyoto Protocol and under the clean development mechanism. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
12. Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement:
Information will appear as soon as available
12(a). Guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement;
Contact: Ms. Amy Steen: ASteen@unfccc.int
Status:

Contact group co-chaired by Ms. Kelley Kizzier (Ireland) and Mr. Hugh Sealy (Maldives). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

Pre-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • SBSTA48.Informal.2
    Informal document containing the draft elements of guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement. Informal document by the Chair
    Non-official session documents

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.12
    Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: Guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
  • SBSTA48.Informal.5
    Revised draft elements of guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement
    Informal notes
  • SBSTA48.Informal.5.v2
    Revised draft elements of guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement
    Informal notes
  • SBSTA48.Informal.5.v2ed
    Revised informal note containing draft elements of the guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement
    Informal notes
12(b). Rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement;
Contact: Ms. Amy Steen: ASteen@unfccc.int
Status:

Contact group co-chaired by Ms. Kelley Kizzier (Ireland) and Mr. Hugh Sealy (Maldives). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

Pre-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • SBSTA48.Informal.3
    Informal document containing the draft elements of the rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement. Informal document by the Chair
    Non-official session documents

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.13
    Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: Rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
  • SBSTA48.CRP.i12b
    New Zealand views on agenda item 12(b) at SBSTA 48 relating to the supervisory body of the Article 6
    In-session submissions
  • SBSTA48.Informal.6
    Revised draft elements of the rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement
    Informal notes
  • SBSTA48.Informal.6.v2
    Revised draft elements of the rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement. Version 2
    Informal notes
  • SBSTA48.Informal.6.v2ed
    Revised informal note containing draft elements of the rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement
    Informal notes
12(c). Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement.
Contact: Ms. Amy Steen: ASteen@unfccc.int
Status:

Contact group co-chaired by Ms. Kelley Kizzier (Ireland) and Mr. Hugh Sealy (Maldives). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

Pre-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • SBSTA48.Informal.4
    Informal document containing the draft elements of the draft decision on the work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement. Informal document by the Chair
    Non-official session documents

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.14
    Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
  • SBSTA48.Informal.7
    Revised draft elements of the draft decision on the work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement
    Informal notes
  • SBSTA48.Informal.7.v2
    Revised draft elements of the draft decision on the work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement
    Informal notes
  • SBSTA48.Informal.7.v2ed
    Revised informal note containing draft elements of the draft decision on the work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement
    Informal notes
13. Modalities for the accounting of financial resources provided and mobilized through public interventions in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 7, of the Paris Agreement.
Contact: Mr. Marenglen Gjonaj: MGjonaj@unfccc.int
Status:

Contact group co-chaired by Ms. Delphine Eyraud (France) and Mr. Seyni Nafo (Mali). Consultations concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.9
    Modalities for the accounting of financial resources provided and mobilized through public interventions in accordance with Art. 9, paragraph 7, of the Paris Agreement. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
  • SBSTA47.IN.1
    Informal note by the co-facilitators. Modalities for the accounting of financial resources provided and mobilized through public interventions in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 7, of the Paris Agreement
    Informal notes
  • SBSTA48.CRP.i13.G77
    CRP by the G77 and China
    In-session submissions
  • SBSTA48.IN.i13.v2
    Informal note by the co-chairs. Modalities for the accounting of financial resources provided and mobilized through public interventions in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 7, of the Paris Agreement
    Informal notes
14. Cooperation with other international organizations.
Contact: Ms. Livia Hollins: LHollins@unfccc.int
Status:

Draft conclusions by the SBSTA Chair in consultation with interested Parties. Consultations by the Chair concluded, conclusions adopted as presented.

Pre-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/INF.2
    Cooperative activities with United Nations entities and other intergovernmental organizations that contribute to the work under the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement
    Pre-session documents

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.3
    Cooperation with other international organizations. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair
    Draft conclusions
15. Other matters.
Contact: Hanna Hoffmann: hhoffmann@unfccc.int
Status:

No other matters raised

16. Closure of and report on the session.
Contact: Hanna Hoffmann: hhoffmann@unfccc.int
Status:

Draft report adopted as presented.

In-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.1
    Draft report of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice on its forty-eighth session
    Meeting documents

Post-session documents

Type
Symbol
Title
Type of document
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/4
    Report of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice on the first part of its forty-eighth session, held in Bonn from 30 April to 10 May 2018
    Session and meeting reports
Type
Symbol
Title
Document type
  • FCCC/SBSTA/2018/4
    Report of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice on the first part of its forty-eighth session, held in Bonn from 30 April to 10 May 2018
    Session and meeting reports

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