Impact of implementation of response measures

Introduction 

Impacts of implementation of response measures is understood as the effects arising from the implementation of mitigation policies, programmes and actions,“in-jurisdiction” and “out-of-jurisdiction” or cross-border impacts, taken by Parties under the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement to combat climate change.

To achieve the 2oC goal of the Paris Agreement (and even more so the 1.5oC) requires enhanced ambition and effective implementation of GHG mitigation abatement policies and actions. It is thus imperative that there is an urgent need to assess, analyze, address and report these cross-border environmental, social and economic impacts.

These impacts could be positive or negative, therefore the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement seek to minimize the negative and maximize the positive impacts of implementation of mitigation policies and actions.

Parties shall take into full consideration, in the implementation of the commitments of the Convention, the specific needs and concerns of developing country Parties arising from the impact of the implementation of response measures. When addressing climate change concerns, the Kyoto Protocol commits Parties to strive to minimize adverse economic, social and environmental impacts on other Parties, especially developing country Parties, and in particular those identified in Articles 4.8 and 4.9 of the Convention, taking into account Article 3 of the Convention. Article 4.8 of the Convention and Articles 2.3 and 3.14 of the Kyoto Protocol provide a basis for addressing the impact of the implementation of response measures. Response measures are further being addressed in the context of the Bali Roadmap process, the Cancun Agreements and the Durban Outcome.

The Paris Agreement states, Parties shall take into consideration in the implementation of this Agreement the concern of Parties with economies most affected by the impacts of response measures, particularly developing country Parties. The Agreement further institutionalized the discussion on this issue. 

Highlights
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Relevant decisions and conclusions

Decisions and conclusions related to response measures Year Conference session Agenda/decision Document 2023 COP28/CMP18/CMA5 Report of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures Decision 13/CP.28 Decision 4/ CMP.18 Decision 19/CMA.5 2023 SB 59 Matters relating to the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures serving the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement FCCC/SB/2023/L.16 2023 SB 58 Matters relating to the forum on the impact of the  implementation of response measures serving the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement FCCC/SB/2023/L.6 2022 COP27/CMP17/CMA4 Report of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures Decision 20/CP.27 Decision 7/CMP.17 Decision 23/CMA.4 2022 SB 57 Matters relating to the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures serving the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement FCCC/SB/2022/L.10 2022 SB 56 Matters relating to the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures serving the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement FCCC/SB/2022/L.5 2021 COP26/CMP16/CMA3 Matters relating to the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures serving the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement Annex-I Recommendations: exploring approaches to inform the development and implementation of climate change mitigation strategies, plans, policies and programmes that maximize the positive and minimize the negative impacts of response measures Annex-II Revised RoP for KCI Decision 19/CP.26 Decision 7/CMP.16 Decision 23/CMA.3 2019 COP25/CMP15/CMA2 Workplan of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures and its Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures. Annex-I RoP for KCI; Annex-II: workplan Decision 4/CP.25 Decision 4/CMP.15 Decision 4/CMA.2 2019 SB 51 Matters relating to the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures serving the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement FCCC/SB/2019/L.10 2019 SB 50 Matters relating to the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures serving the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement  FCCC/SB/2019/L.4  Related documents:  SB50.IN_SBI.i14_SBSTA.i7_1  SB50.IN_SBI.i14_SBSTA.i7_2 2018 SB 49 Improved forum and work programme. FCCC/SB/2018/L.9 FCCC/SB/2018/L.9/Add.1 2018 COP24/CMP14/CMA1 Modalities, work programme and functions under the Kyoto Protocol of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures Decision 7/CP.24 Decision 3/CMP.14  Decision7/CMA.1 2018 SB 48-2 Paris Agreement work programme. FCCC/SBSTA/2018/L.20 FCCC/SBI/2018/L.28 2018 SB 48 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 FCCC/SB/2018/L.3 2018 SB 48 Improved forum and work programme. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs FCCC/SB/2018/L.4 2017 SB 47 Improved forum and work programme. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs FCCC/SB/2017/L.7 2017 SB 47 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. FCCC/SB/2017/L.8 2017 SB 46 Improved forum and work programme. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs. FCCC/SB/2017/L.2 2017 SB 46 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. FCCC/SB/2017/L.3 2016 SB 45 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. FCCC/SB/2016/L.7 2016 SB 45 Improved forum and work programme FCCC/SB/2016/L.6 2016 SB 44 Improved forum and work programme FCCC/SB/2016/L.2/Rev.1 2015 COP 21 Forum and work programme on the impact of the implementation of response measures Decision 11/CP.21 2015 SB42 Impact of the implementation of response measures: forum and work programme. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chairs. FCCC/SB/2015/L.2 2012 COP 18 Economic diversification initiative Decision 24/CP.18 2012 COP 18 Economic and social consequences of response measures Decision 1/CP.18 2011 COP 17 Economic and social consequences of response measures Decision 2/CP.17 2011 COP 17 Forum and work programme on the impact of the implementation of response measures Decision 8/CP.17 2011 COP 17 Consideration of information on potential environmental, economic and social consequences, including spillover effects, of tools, policies, measures and methodologies available to Annex I Parties Decision 5/CMP.7 2010 COP 16 Economic and social consequences of response measures Decision 1/CP.16 2007 COP 13 Bali Action Plan Decision 1/CP.13 2005 CMP 1 Matters relating to Article 3, paragraph 14, of the Kyoto Protocol Decision 31/CMP.1 2004 SB 21 Scientific, technical and socio-economic aspects of mitigation of climate change Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair FCCC/SBSTA/2004/L.27 2003 SB 18 Implementation of Article 4, paragraphs 8 and 9, of the Convention. Progress on the implementation of activities under decision 5/CP.7. Draft conclusions proposed by the co-chairs of the contact group. FCCC/SBI/2003/L.12 2002 SB 17 Implementation of Article 4, paragraphs 8 and 9, of the Convention. Progress on the implementation of activities under decision 5/CP.7. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair. FCCC/SBI/2002/L.17 2002 SB 16 Implementation of Article 4, paragraphs 8 and 9 of the Convention: Progress on the implementation of activities under decision 5/CP.7. Draft conclusions proposed by the Chair. FCCC/SBI/2002/CRP.5 2001 CP 7 Third compilation and synthesis of initial national communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention Decision 30/CP.7 2001 CP 7 Implementation of Article 4, paragraphs 8 and 9, of the Convention (decision 3/CP.3 and Article 2, paragraph 3, and Article 3, paragraph 14, of the Kyoto Protocol) Decision 5/CP.7 2000 SB 13 Implementation of Article 4.8 and 4.9 of the Convention (Decision 3/CP.3 and Articles 2.3 and 3.14 of the Kyoto Protocol): Matters relating to Article 3.14 of the Kyoto Protocol. Draft conclusions by the chairmen of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation FCCC/SB/2000/CRP.18 2000 SB 13 Implementation of Article 4, paragraphs 8 and 9, of the Convention (decision 3/CP.3 and Articles 2.3 and 3.14 of the Kyoto Protocol): Programme of work. Draft conclusions by the Chairman. FCCC/SB/2000/CRP.11 1999 SB 10 Implementation of Article 4, paragraphs 8 and 9, of the Convention (decision 3/CP.3 and Articles 2.3 and 3.14 of the Kyoto Protocol): Programme of work. Draft conclusions by the Chairman. FCCC/SBSTA/1999/CRP.1 1999 COP 5 Implementation of Article 4,paragraphs 8 and 9, of the Convention (Decision 3/CP.3 and Articles 2.3 and 3.14 of the Kyoto Protocol) Decision 12/CP.5 1999 COP 5 First compilation and synthesis of initial communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention Decision 7/CP.5 1998 COP 4 Initial national communications from Parties not included in Annex Ito the Convention Decision 12/CP.4 1998 COP 4 Implementation of Article 4.8 and 4.9 of the Convention (decision 3/CP.3 and Articles 2.3 and 3.14 of the Kyoto Protocol) Decision 5/CP.4 1998 COP 4   Additional guidance to the operating entity of the financial mechanism Decision 2/CP.4 1997 COP 3 Implementation of Article 4, paragraphs 8 and 9, of the Convention Decision 3/CP.3 1997   Kyoto Protocol   1992   United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change                

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Workshops and events

This page contains a list of workshops and events on the impacts of the implementation of response measures. Click here to see related events organized by UNFCCC Date Title Venue 4 June 2024 Guidelines and policy frameworks to promote just transition within and across sectors Bonn, Germany 3 June 2024 Unpacking the positive and negative impacts of low and zero emission transport technologies Bonn, Germany 30-31 May 2024 Tenth meeting of the Katowice Committee on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures Bonn, Germany 30 November 2023 Engaging the private sector to facilitate decent work and quality jobs in low GHG emission sectors – RM technical event Dubai, United Arab Emirates 30 November 2023 Understanding the Effects of Response Measures to Support Just Transition and Economic Diversification: Case Studies – RM technical event Dubai, United Arab Emirates 26-27 November 2023 Ninth meeting of the Katowice Committee on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures Dubai, United Arab Emirates 12-14 September 2023 Regional workshop for Asia Pacific on Assessing the impacts of the implementation of response measures and developing climate policies for just transition and economic diversification Bangkok, Thailand 5 June 2023 In-session workshop on "Country specific case studies for assessment of response measures to facilitate just transition and economic diversification" to implement workplan Activity 2 Bonn, Germany 1-2 June 2023 Eighth meeting of the Katowice Committee on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures Bonn, Germany 6 November 2022 Technical session for implementing workplan activities of the response measures forum on “the economic impacts of potential new industries and businesses resulting from the implementation of response measures” on “assessment of the environmental, social and economic co-benefits of climate change policies and actions informed by the best available science, including the use of existing tools and methodologies”  Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt 2-3 November 2022 Seventh meeting of the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of the Response Measures (KCI) Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt 21-23 September 2022 Regional workshop on Tools and Methodologies for modelling and assessing the impacts of the implementation of response measures for African region Saly, Senegal 7 June 2022 In-session workshop on workplan activity 9 of the forum on the impacts of the implementation of response measures and its KCI Bonn, Germany 4-5 June 2022 Workshop on workplan activities 3, 4 and 11 of the forum on the impacts of the implementation of response measures and its KCI Bonn Germany 2-3 June 2022 Sixth meeting of the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of the Response Measures (KCI) Bonn, Germany 20 - 22 April 2022 Workshop to Facilitate the development, enhancement, customization and use of tools and methodologies for modelling and assessing the impacts of the implementation of response measures, including identifying and reviewing existing tools and approaches in data-poor environments, in consultation with technical experts, practitioners and other relevant stakeholders for Latin America and the Caribbean region Antigua and Barbuda 11-13 October 2021, 28-30 October 2021 Fifth meeting of the Katowice Committee on Impacts, 11-13 October 2021 and 28-30 October 2021 Virtual, Glasgow, UK 20 October 2021 Technical expert meeting on practical approaches to just transition of the workforce and creation of decent work and quality jobs Virtual 18 October 2021 Technical expert meeting on practical approaches to economic diversification and transformation Virtual 25-27 May 2021 01-02 June 2021 Fourth meeting of the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures,  25-27 May 2021, and  01-02 June 2021 Virtual 18 May 2021 Informal Technical Expert Meeting on tools and methodologies for assessing the impacts of the implementation of response measures Virtual 01 December 2020 UNFCCC Climate Change Dialogues 2020, Informal consultations by the SB Chairs on the workplan of the forum on the impacts of the implementation of response measures Virtual (Hall Mercure) 30 November 2020 UNFCCC Climate Change Dialogues 2020, Informal event of the forum on the impacts of the implementation of response measures Virtual (Hall Mercure) 5-9 October 2020 Third meeting of the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures (KCI) virtual meeting 29-30 November 2019 Second meeting of the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures (KCI) Bonn, Germany 30 September-2 October 2019 East Africa awareness creation workshop to maximize the positive and minimize the negative impacts of the implementation of response measures Kampala, Uganda 27-29 August 2019 Awareness creation workshop to maximize the positive and minimize the negative impacts of implementation of response measures Maldives 13-14 June 2019 First meeting of the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures (KCI) Bonn, Germany 22-24 May 2019 Awareness creation workshop to maximize the positive and minimize the negative impacts of implementation of response measures Santiago, Chile 3 December 2018 Review of the work of the improved forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures Katowice, Poland 26-28 September 2018 African region awareness creation workshop- response measures, organized by the UNFCCC secretariat and ILO Cape Town, South Africa 30 April-1 May 2018 In-forum training workshop on the use of economic modelling tools related to related to the areas of the work programme Bonn, Germany 5-8 March 2018 Awareness creation workshop to maximize the positive and minimize the negative impacts of implementation of response measures, organized by the UNFCCC secretariat and ILO Manama, Bahrain 4-5 November 2017 Pre-sessional workshop on modalities, work programme and functions under the Paris Agreement of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures Bonn, Germany 9-11 May 2017 First ad hoc Technical Expert Group on the impact of the implementation of response measures Bonn, Germany 2-4 October 2016 Workshop on sharing views and experiences on "Economic diversification and transformation" and "Just transition of workforce and creation of decent work and quality jobs" in context of sustainable development Doha, Qatar 12 November 2013 In-forum workshop on area (b): Cooperation on response strategies Warsaw, Poland 7 June 2013 In-forum expert meeting on area (e): Economic modelling and socio-economic trends Bonn, Germany 6 June 2013 In-forum workshop on area (c): Assessment and analysis of impacts of response measures Bonn, Germany 5 June 2013 In-forum workshop on area (g): Just transition of the workforce, and the creation of decent work and quality jobs Bonn, Germany 4 June 2013 In-forum workshop on area (d): Exchanging experience and discussion of opportunities for economic diversification and transformation Bonn, Germany 28 November 2012 In-forum workshop on area (h): Building collective and individual learning towards a transition to a low greenhouse gas emitting society Doha, Qatar 27 November 2012 In-forum workshop on area (a): Sharing of information and expertise, including reporting and promoting understanding of positive and negative impacts of response measures Doha, Qatar 1 December 2011 Joint SBI/SBSTA forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures, convened by the Chairs of the SBI and the SBSTA Durban, South Africa 21 September 2011 Workshop on Promoting risk management approaches on the specific needs and concerns of developing country Parties arising from the impact of the implementation of response measures (decision 1/CP.10) Bonn, Germany 19-20 September 2011 Joint SBI/SBSTA workshop on Articles 2.3 and 3.14 of the Kyoto Protocol Bonn, Germany 13 June 2011 Joint SBI/SBSTA forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures, convened by the Chairs of the SBI and the SBSTA Bonn, Germany 3 December 2008 SBI chair's summary of the round table held at SBI 29 (annex III) Poznan, Poland 29-30 May 2008 Informal pre-sessional meeting on progress on the implementation of decision 1/CP.10 Bonn, Germany 4-6 September 2006 Workshop on reporting methodologies on Article 3.14 of the Kyoto Protocol Abu Dhabi, UAE 16-17 May 2006 Pre-sessional expert meeting on economic diversification, support for structural and institutional capacity Bonn, Germany 23-24 November 2005 Pre-sessional expert meeting on response measures on Modelling and financial risk management Montreal, Canada 18-19 October 2003 Workshop on the needs and options of non-Annex I Parties for economic diversification, and on support programmes by Annex II Parties to address these needs Teheran, Iran 14-15 May 2003 Workshop on insurance-related actions to address the specific needs and concerns of developing country Parties arising from the adverse effects of climate change and from the impact of the implementation of response measures Bonn, Germany 16-18 May 2002 Workshop on the status of modelling activities to assess the adverse effects of climate change and impacts of response measures Bonn, Germany 9-11 March 2000 Workshop on methodological approaches and what actions re necessary under the Convention, relating to the impact of the implementation of response measures, in accordance with Article 4.8 and 4.9 of the Convention and in the light of matters related to Article 3.14 of the Kyoto Protocol (page 6) Bonn, Germany 21-24 September 1999 Expert workshop as per Decision 5/CP.4 Bonn, Germany Related events organized by UNFCCC Date Title Venue 7 June 2024 Side event on Tracking the journey of Just Transition Strategies and Policies   Bonn, Germany 16 November 2023 Delivering the Paris Agreement in the Asia-Pacific region: Integrating just transition policies in the NDCs and LT-LEDS Johor Bahru, Malaysia 14 November 2023 Reshaping Tomorrow: Asian Private Sector Leadership in Climate Action and Resilience Johor Bahru, Malaysia 27 October 2023 Planning for a just transition: Assessing socioeconomic aspects of the transition Panama City, Pamana 25 October 2023 Private Sector Accelerating Climate Action: Enabling a just transition towards a low-carbon and resilient economy Panama City, Panama 12 October 2023 Economic Diversification in context of climate actions: Leveraging on emerging technologies (Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region at MENA Climate Week Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 11 October 2023 Achieving Climate Action and Socio-Economic Prosperity in Harmony: The use of tools for evidence-based policy making at MENA Climate Week Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 8 June 2023 Side event on Just Transition in Energy Sector: Leaving no one behind Bonn, Germany 11 November 2022 Capacity-building networking hour with the KCI at COP 27 Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt  9 June 2022 Side event on the work of the Katowice Committee of Experts on Impacts (KCI) Bonn, Germany  8 June 2022 UNFCCC-ILO Side event on A just transition for all Bonn Germany  28-31 March 2022 Climate Policy Perspectives and Energy Transition in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region at MENA Climate Week Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Modelling tools to assess the impact of the implementation of response measures

The following portal contains information on modelling tools that have been, or could be, useful in assessing the impact of the implementation of response measures.  This information is sourced from the outcomes of previous UNFCCC workshops, existing model databases and more general references and sources.  The amount of information available varied considerably across models and model groups.   The following structure in this database is used: Model name and main web page Name of organization and contact details Basic description Relevance in assessing the impact of response measures to climate change Geographical coverage Main area of application Examples of projects using the model Examples of other modelling projects and publications.The descriptions are intended to be short and easily understandable.  If users require further information they can follow the web links or contact details.= The main criteria for selecting the models included in the web portal were: Model structure and classifications:  This facilitated the identification of models covering the areas relevant for the analysis of the impacts of response measures to climate change outlined above. Geographical coverage:  More importance was assigned to models that cover all regions of the world.  However, models with partial world coverage and national (mainly large country) coverage are included if they are relevant to analysis of response measures, or can provide good examples of exercises assessing national measures. Documentation and evidence of maintenance:  This information provides evidence that the model is being maintained and can therefore reasonably be assumed to include recent data.  The database is divided into two sections, based on the focus of the modelling tools.  The two sections are: Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) and Energy-Environment-Economy (E3) models  For this context, IAMs and E3 models are most relevant in assessing the impact of the implementation of response measures to climate change, as they have a strong focus on socio-economic aspects.  These models have detailed sectoral and regional classifications that  can be useful in assessing the impacts of economic diversification and trade and spillover impacts.  They are however less well equipped to address technological development. Energy models  Energy models are particularly relevant for addressing energy efficiency and analysing the impacts of new technologies.  Many are also relevant to the analysis of different pricing systems, for example through changes in taxation policy or subsidies.  Generally, however, their coverage of socio-economic issues is less well-defined.  

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