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.
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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
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/1Provisional agenda and annotations. Note by the Executive Secretary.Agendas and annotations
2(b).
Organization of the work of the session;
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.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.8Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.Draft conclusions
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SBSTA48.INM.i3.ACPresentation 2 - ACPresentations
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SBSTA48.INM.i3.LEGPresentation 3- LEGPresentations
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SBSTA48.INM.i3.SecPresentation 1- SecretariatPresentations
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/INF.1Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Report by the secretariatProgress reports
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/2Outcomes 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
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/3Adaptation in human settlements: key findings and way forward. Report by the secretariat.Pre-session documents
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.
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FCCC/SB/2018/L.2Report of the Adaptation Committee. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs.Draft conclusions
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.
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SBSTA48.IN.i5_v08MayUpdated draft of technology framework, version 8 MayNon-official session documents
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.7Development and transfer of technologies: Technology framework under Article 10, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.Draft conclusions
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SBSTA48.IN.i5_v07MayUpdated draft of technology framework - version 7 MayNon-official session documents
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SBSTA48.IN.i5_v05MayUpdated draft of technology framework, version 5 MayNon-official session documents
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SBSTA48.Informal.1Initial draft of the technology framework. Informal document by the ChairNon-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.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.11Research 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.
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SBSTA48.DT.i7.LCIPDraft decision text by the co-facilitatorsDraft negotiating texts
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.10Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.Draft conclusions
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.
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FCCC/SB/2018/L.1Koronivia 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.
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FCCC/SB/2018/L.4Improved 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.
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SB48.IN.SBI_i17b-SBSTA_i9bRevised draft elements of the modalities, work programme and functions of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures under the Paris AgreementNon-official session documents
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FCCC/SB/2018/L.3Modalities, 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
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SB47.INM.3Reflections note. Modalities, work programme and functions under the Paris Agreement of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measuresNon-official session documents
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SB47.IN.3Informal note by the co-facilitators. Modalities, work programme and functions under the Paris Agreement of the forum of the impacts of the implementation of response measuresInformal notes
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SB48.Informal.1Draft 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
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.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.4Revision 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.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.5Guidelines 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.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.2Land 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.
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SBSTA48.Informal.5.v2edRevised informal note containing draft elements of the guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement.Informal notes
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.12Matters 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
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SBSTA48.Informal.5Revised draft elements of guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement.Informal notes
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SBSTA48.Informal.5.v2Revised draft elements of guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement. Version 2Informal notes
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SBSTA48.Informal.2Informal 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
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.
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SBSTA48.Informal.6.v2edRevised 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
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.13Matters 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
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SBSTA48.Informal.6.v2Revised 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
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SBSTA48.Informal.6Revised draft elements of the rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement.Informal notes
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SBSTA48.CRP.i12bNew Zealand views on agenda item 12(b) at SBSTA 48 relating to the supervisory body of the Article 6.4 mechanismIn-session submissions
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SBSTA48.Informal.3Informal 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
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.
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SBSTA48.Informal.7.v2edRevised 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
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.14Matters 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
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SBSTA48.Informal.7Revised 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
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SBSTA48.Informal.7.v2Revised 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
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SBSTA48.Informal.4Informal 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
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.
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SBSTA48.IN.i13.v2Informal 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
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.9Modalities 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
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SBSTA48.CRP.i13.G77CRP by the G77 and ChinaIn-session submissions
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SBSTA47.IN.1Informal 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
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.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.3Cooperation with other international organizations. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.Draft conclusions
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/INF.2Cooperative activities with United Nations entities and other intergovernmental organizations that contribute to the work under the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. Note by the secretariatPre-session documents
15.
Other matters.
16.
Closure of and report on the session.
Contact: Hanna Hoffmann: hhoffmann@unfccc.int
Status:
Draft report adopted as presented.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/4Report 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 2018Session and meeting reports
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.1Draft report of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice on its forty-eighth sessionMeeting documents
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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/4Report 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 2018Session and meeting reports