The 45th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) took place from 7 to 14 November 2016 in Bab Ighli, Marrakech, Morocco.
Opening and closing statements by Parties and groups of Parties, IGOs and NGOs are available on the submission portal (once on the portal, type in "statements" in the search field, and select SBSTA 45 in the left-hand side menu).
Webcast of plenary meetings
In-session events
8 November, 10.00-13.00
In-session workshop on the modalities for the accounting of financial resources provided and mobilized through public interventions in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 7, of the Paris Agreement
8 November, 10.00-18.00
Earth Information Day
9 November, 13.15-14.45
Supporting the Implementation of Technology Action Plans
9 November, 18.00-20.30
Nairobi Work Programme 10th Focal Point Forum on health and adaptation
9 November, 18.15-19.45
The UNFCCC Technology Mechanism: enhancing climate technology action
10 November, 13.15-14.45
Joint Adaptation Committee and Least Developed Countries Expert Group side event on interim results towards implementation of the Paris Agreement mandates
12 November, 13.15-14.45
Impact of the implementation of response measures - Implementing the Paris Agreement: Mitigation, Adaptation and linkages with Trade
Supporting information
Information on the organization of the session
Information on the elections
Information supplementary to FCCC/2016/SBSTA INF.9
In-session status report
1.
Opening of the session.
2.
Organizational matters:
2 (a) .
Adoption of the agenda;
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/3Provisional agenda and annotations. Note by the Executive Secretary.Agendas and annotations, Agendas and annotations
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/3Programa provisional y anotaciones. Nota de la Secretaria Ejecutiva.Agendas and annotations, Agendas and annotations
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/3Ordre du jour provisoire annoté. Note de la Secrétaire exécutive.Agendas and annotations, Agendas and annotations
2 (b).
Organization of the work of the session;
2 (c).
Election of officers other than the Chair.
3.
Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.10Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat.Pre-session documents
4.
Report of the Adaptation Committee.
5.
Report of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts.
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FCCC/SB/2016/3Report of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts.Pre-session documents
6.
Development and transfer of technologies:
6 (a) .
Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network;
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FCCC/SB/2016/1Joint annual report of the Technology Executive Committee and the Climate Technology Centre and Network for 2016.Pre-session documents
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FCCC/SB/2016/1Informe anual conjunto del Comité Ejecutivo de Tecnología y el Centro y Red de Tecnología del Clima correspondiente a 2016Pre-session documents
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FCCC/SB/2016/1Rapport annuel commun du Comité exécutif de la technologie et du Centre et du Réseau des technologies climatiques pour 2016Pre-session documents
6 (b) .
Technology framework under Article 10, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.9/Corr.1Mapping climate technology development and transfer activities and initiatives under and outside the Convention relevant to the implementation of the Paris Agreement. Note by the secretariat. CorrigendumPre-session documents
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.9Mapping climate technology development and transfer activities and initiatives under and outside the Convention relevant to the implementation of the Paris Agreement. Note by the secretariat.Pre-session documents
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/MISC.4Elaboration of the technology framework. Submissions from Parties.Pre-session documents
7.
Issues relating to agriculture.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.6Workshop on the identification and assessment of agricultural practices and technologies to enhanceproductivity in a sustainable manner, food security and resilience, considering the differences in agroecological zones and farming systems, such as different grassland and cropland practices and systems.Report by the secretariat.Pre-session documents
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.5Workshop on the identification of adaptation measures, taking into account the diversity of the agricultural systems,indigenous knowledge systems and the differences in scale as well as possible co-benefits and sharing experiences inresearch and development and on-the-ground activities, including socioeconomic, environmental and gender aspects.Report by the secretariat.Pre-session documents
8.
Matters relating to science and review:
8 (a).
Research and systematic observation;
8 (b).
Advice on how the assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change can inform the global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement.
9 .
Impact of the implementation of response measures:
9 (a).
Improved forum and work programme;
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FCCC/SB/2016/INF.2Workshop on views and experiences on economic diversification and transformation and on a just transition of the workforce and the creation of decent work and quality jobsPre-session documents
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FCCC/TP/2016/7Just transition of the workforce, and the creation of decent work and quality jobs. Technical paper by the secretariat.Technical papers
9 (b) .
Modalities, work programme and functions under the Paris Agreement of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures;
9 (c) .
Matters relating to Article 2, paragraph 3, of the Kyoto Protocol.
10 .
Methodological issues under the Convention:
10 (a) .
Greenhouse gas data interface;
10 (b) .
Emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/MISC.5Information relevant to emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport. Submissions from international organizations.Submissions by parties and organizations
11.
Methodological issues under the Kyoto Protocol:
11 (a) .
Land use, land-use change and forestry under Article 3, paragraphs 3 and 4, of the Kyoto Protocol and under the clean development mechanism;
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.7In-session workshop to identify the types of revegetation activities potentially eligible as project activities under the clean development mechanism under the existing modalities and procedures, and to identify the cases where new modalities and procedures for revegetation would need to be developed, in order to guarantee the environmental integrity of the clean development mechanism. Report by the secretariat.Pre-session documents
11 (b) .
Carbon dioxide capture and storage in geological formations as clean development mechanism project activities.
12 .
Matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement:
12 (a).
Guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement;
12 (b).
Rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement;
12 (c).
Work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement.
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.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/MISC.3Development of modalities for the accounting of financial resources provided and mobilized through public interventions in accordance with Article 9, paragraph 7, of the Paris Agreement. Submissions from Parties and observer organizations.Submissions by parties and organizations
14.
Reports on other activities:
14 (a) .
Annual report on the technical review of information reported under the Convention by Parties included in Annex I to the Convention in their biennial reports and national communications;
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.8Technical review of information reported under the Convention by Parties included in Annex I to the Conventionin their biennial reports and national communications. Annual report by the secretariat.Pre-session documents
14 (b) .
Annual report on the technical review of greenhouse gas inventories of Parties included in Annex I to the Convention;
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.11Technical review of greenhouse gas inventories of Parties included in Annex I to the Convention. Annual report by the secretariat.Pre-session documents
14 (c) .
Annual report on the technical review of greenhouse gas inventories and other information reported by Parties included in Annex I, as defined in Article 1, paragraph 7, of the Kyoto Protocol.
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.12Technical review of greenhouse gas inventories and other information reported by Parties included in Annex I, as defined in Article 1, paragraph 7, of the Kyoto Protocol.Pre-session documents
15.
Other matters.
16 .
Closure of and report on the session.
| Title | Body | Date |
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| 10th Focal Point Forum of the Nairobi Work Programme: Health and Adaptation | Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) |
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FCCC/SBSTA/2016/4Report of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice on its forty-fifth session, held in Marrakech from 7 to 15 November 2016.Session and meeting reports -
FCCC/SBSTA/2016/4/Corr.1Report of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice on its forty-fifth session, held in Marrakech from 7 to 15 November 2016. Corrigendum.Session and meeting reports