The SBSTA is one of two permanent subsidiary bodies to the Convention established by the COP/CMP. It supports the work of the COP, the CMP and the CMA through the provision of timely information and advice on scientific and technological matters as they relate to the Convention, its Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.
Key areas of work for the SBSTA include the impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, promoting the development and transfer of environmentally-sound technologies and conducting technical work to improve the guidelines for preparing and reviewing greenhouse gas emission inventories from Annex I Parties. The SBSTA carries out methodological work under the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, and promotes collaboration in the field of research and systematic observation of the climate system.
In addition, the SBSTA plays an important role as the link between the scientific information provided by expert sources such as the IPCC on the one hand, and the policy-oriented needs of the COP on the other hand. It works closely with the IPCC, sometimes requesting specific information or reports from it, and also collaborates with other relevant international organizations that share the common objective of sustainable development.
The SBSTA and SBI work together on cross-cutting issues that touch on both their areas of expertise. These include the vulnerability of developing countries to climate change and response measures, discussions under the Technology Mechanism, the Adaptation Committee and the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts.
The SBSTA and the SBI have traditionally met in parallel, twice a year. When they are not meeting in conjunction with the COP, the subsidiary bodies usually convene at the seat of the secretariat in Bonn, Germany.
Secretariat contact for SBSTA coordination:
Ms. Wanna Tanunchaiwatana - SBSTA Coordinator (wtanunchaiwatana@unfccc.int)
Ms. Hanna Hoffmann - SBSTA Focal Point (hhoffmann@unfccc.int)
| Location | Session | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Chile, Chile |
SBSTA 51 | Santiago Climate Change Conference - December 2019 |
| Bonn, Germany |
SBSTA 50 | Bonn Climate Change Conference - June 2019 |
| Katowice, Poland |
SBSTA 49 | Katowice Climate Change Conference – December 2018 |
| Bangkok, Thailand |
SBSTA 48-2 | Bangkok Climate Change Conference - September 2018 |
| Bonn, Germany |
SBSTA 48 | Bonn Climate Change Conference - April 2018 |
| Bonn, Germany |
SBSTA 47 | UN Climate Change Conference - November 2017 |
| Bonn, Germany |
SBSTA 46 | Bonn Climate Change Conference - May 2017 |
| Marrakech, Morocco |
SBSTA 45 | Marrakech Climate Change Conference - November 2016 |
| Bonn, Germany |
SBSTA 44 | Bonn Climate Change Conference - May 2016 |
| Paris, France |
SBSTA 43 | Paris Climate Change Conference - November 2015 |
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FCCC/SB/2019/L.3Terms of reference for the 2019 review of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change ImpactsDraft conclusions -
FCCC/SB/2015/L.5/Rev.1Report of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts. Revised draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs. Recommendation of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation.Draft conclusions
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FCCC/SBSTA/2015/4Good practices and lessons learned in adaptation planning processes addressing ecosystems, human settlements, water resources and health, and in processes and structures for linking national and local adaptation planning: a synthesis of case studies. Note by the secretariatPre-session documents
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FCCC/SB/2014/L.8Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs.Draft conclusions
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FCCC/SB/2014/4Report of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts.meeting papers
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FCCC/SBSTA/2014/4Synthesis report on methods and tools for, and good practices and lessons learned relating to, adaptation planning processes addressing ecosystems, human settlements, water resources and health, and good practices and lessons learned related to processes and structures for linking national and local adaptation planning. Note by the secretariat.meeting papers
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FCCC/SBSTA/2013/L.27Third synthesis report on technology needs identified by Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair.Draft conclusions
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FCCC/SBSTA/2010/5Synthesis report on efforts undertaken to monitor and evaluate the implementation of adaptation projects, policies and programmes and the costs and effectiveness of completed projects, policies and programmes, and views on lessons learned, good practices, gaps and needs. Note by the secretariat.party submissions
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FCCC/SBSTA/2007/11Report on the workshop on best practices in conducting technology needs assessments. Note by the secretariat.Workshop reports
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FCCC/SBSTA/2006/3/Corr.1Report on the UNFCCC workshop on innovative options for financing the results of the technology needs assessments. Note by the secretariat. Corrigendum.Workshop reports
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SBSTA/IPCC Special Event.2019.1.SummaryReportSummary report on the SBSTA–IPCC special event: Unpacking the new scientific knowledge and key findings in the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °CReports
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Submission by UNU-EHSReports
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Submission by FAOReports
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Submission by Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI)Reports
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Submission by Boticario Group FoundationReports
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Submission by International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)Reports
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Submission by Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)Reports
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Submission by Global Development NetworkReports
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Submission by Action for Sustainable Development (ASD)Reports
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Submission by GIZ indicatorsReports