Green House Gases

Information on Data Sources

The GHG data displayed on the UNFCCC website are data from official submissions of GHG emissions/removals data by countries that are Parties to the Climate Change Convention. The original version of the data as submitted by Parties are available on the UNFCCC website at the following links:

for Annex I Parties, the latest submissions of GHG data can be found here; for non-Annex I Parties, the usual source of GHG data is the national communication;

the list of submitted communications can be found here; some non-Annex I Parties have also made separate GHG data submissions to the

UNFCCC secretariat; such submissions are available here.

The UNFCCC data interface also contains data on population and gross domestic product (GDP). These data are displayed on the GHG data interface with kind permission of the United Nations and the World Bank, which are the primary sources of these data. They have certain policies in place concerning the use of their data and these organizations must be consulted before downloading population and GDP data for further use.

for population data, the source is the UNSD Demographic Statistics for GDP (at market prices, constant 2000 US$) data, the primary source is the World

Bank

Both population and GDP data are accessed through the Common Database of the United Nations.

Sources and availability of GHG data for Annex I Parties

Party Data source(s)Data availability by

year

AustraliaGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.1

1990–2008

AustriaGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.3

1990–2008

BelarusGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.4

1990–2008

BelgiumGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.4

1990–2008

Bulgaria GHG inventory submission of 1988 (base year), 1989–

2010,version 3.3

2008

CanadaGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.1

1990–2008

CroatiaGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 2.1

1990–2008

Czech RepublicGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.1

1990–2008

DenmarkGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.6

1990–2008

EstoniaGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.1

1990–2008

European Union (15)GHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.3

1990–2008

European Union (27)GHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.3

1990–2008

FinlandGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.7

1990–2008

FranceGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.3

1990–2008

GermanyGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.2

1990–2008

GreeceGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.5

1990–2008

HungaryGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.3

1985–1987 (base year), 1985–2008

Iceland GHG inventory submission of 1990–2008

2010,version 1.1

IrelandGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.4

1990–2008

ItalyGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.4

1990–2008

JapanGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.2

1990–2008

LatviaGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 2.1

1990–2008

LiechtensteinGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.1

1990-2008

LithuaniaGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.2

1990-2008

LuxembourgGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.2

1990–2008

MonacoGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.6

1990–2008

NetherlandsGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.3

1990–2008

New ZealandGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.1

1990–2008

NorwayGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.1

1990–2008

PolandGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 2.1

1988 (base year), 1989–2008

Portugal GHG inventory submission of 1990–2008

2010,version 1.3

RomaniaGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.1

1989 (base year), 1990–2008

Russian FederationGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 2.1

1990-2008

SlovakiaGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.3

1990–2008

SloveniaGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.4

1986 (base year), 1987–2008

SpainGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.5

1990–2008

SwedenGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.1

1990–2008

SwitzerlandGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.2

1990–2008

TurkeyGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.2

1990–2008

UkraineGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 2.3

1990–2008

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

GHG inventory submission of 2010,

version 1.21990–2008

United States of AmericaGHG inventory submission of

2010,version 1.1

1990–2008

Note: Data availability for CO2, CH4, N2O is meant in this table; data availability for HFCs, PFCs and SF6 varies considerably from Party to Party.

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Sources and availability of GHG data for non-Annex I Parties

Party Data source Data availability by year a

Afghanistan NCI not available yet –

Albania NCI (2002) 1990-1994

Algeria NCI (2001) 1994

Angola NCI not available yet –

Antigua and Barbuda NCI (2001) 1990

Argentina NC2 (2008) 1990, 1994, 1997, 2000

Armenia NCI (1998) 1990

Azerbaijan NCI (2000) 1990-1994

Bahamas NCI (2001) 1990, 1994

Bahrain NCI (2005) 1994

Bangladesh NCI (2002) 1994

Barbados NCI (2001) 1990, 1994, 1997

Belize NCI (2002) 1994

Benin NCI (2002) 1995

Bhutan NCI (2000) 1994

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)NCI (2000)NC2 (2009)

1990, 1994, 1998, 20002002, 2004

Bosnia and Herzegovina NCI not available yet –

Botswana NCI (2001) 1994

Brazil NCI (2004) 1990, 1994

Brunei Darussalam NCI not available yet –

Burkina Faso NCI (2002) 1994

Burundi NCI (2001) 1998

Cambodia NCI (2002) 1994

Cameroon NCI (2005) 1994

Cape Verde NCI (2000) 1995

Central African Republic NCI (2003) 1994

Chad NCI (2001) 1993

Chile NCI (2000) 1993, 1994

China NCI (2004) 1994

Colombia NCI (2001) 1990, 1994

Comoros NCI (2003) 1994

CongoNCI (2001)NC2 (2009)

19942000

Cook Islands NCI (1999) 1994

Costa RicaNCI (2000)NC2 (2009)

1990, 19962000, 2005

Côte d'IvoireNCI (2001)NC2 (2010)

19942000

Cuba NCI (2001) 1990, 1994, 1996

Cyprus NCI not available yet –

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

NCI (2004) 1990

Democratic Republic of the Congo

NCI (2000)NC2 (2009)

19941999-2003

Djibouti NCI (2002) 1994

Dominica NCI (2001) 1994

Dominican RepublicNCI (2003)NC2 (2009)

1990, 19941998, 2000

Ecuador NCI (2000) 1990

Egypt NCI (1999) 1990

El Salvador NCI (2000) 1994

Equatorial Guinea NCI not available yet –

Eritrea NCI (2002) 1994-2000

Ethiopia NCI (2001) 1990-1995

Fiji NCI (2006) 1994

Gabon NCI (2004) 1994

Gambia NCI (2003) 1993

GeorgiaNCI (1999)NC2 (2009)

1990-19972000-2006

Ghana NCI (2001) 1990-1996

Grenada NCI (2000) 1994

Guatemala NCI (2002) 1990

Guinea NCI (2002) 1994

Guinea-Bissau NCI (2005) 1994

Guyana NCI (2002) 1990-1998

Haiti NCI (2002) 1994

Honduras NCI (2000) 1995

India NCI (2004) 1994

Indonesia NCI (1999) 1990-1994

Iran (Islamic Republic of) NCI (2003) 1994

IsraelNCI (2000)INV (2007)

19962000, 2003-2005

Jamaica NCI (2000) 1994

JordanNCI (1997)NC2 (2009)

19942000

Kazakhstan INV (2010) 1990-2008

Kenya NCI (2002) 1994

Kiribati NCI (1999) 1994

Kuwait NCI not available yet –

Kyrgyzstan NC2 (2008) 1990-2005

Lao People's Democratic Republic

NCI (2000) 1990

Lebanon NCI (1999) 1994

Lesotho NCI (2000) 1994

Liberia NCI not available yet –

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya NCI not available yet –

Madagascar NCI (2004) 1994

Malawi NCI (2003) 1990, 1994

Malaysia NCI (2000) 1994

Maldives NCI (2001) 1994

Mali NCI (2000) 1995

Malta INV (2010) 1990-2008

Marshall Islands NCI (2000) *

MauritaniaNCI (2002)NC2 (2008)

19952000

Mauritius NCI (1999) 1995

Mexico INV (2007)1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998,

2000, 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of) NCI (1997) 1994

Mongolia NCI (2001) 1990-1998

Montenegro NCI not available yet –

Morocco NCI (2001) 1994

Mozambique NCI (2006) 1990, 1994

Myanmar NCI not available yet –

Namibia NCI (2002) 1994

Nauru NCI (1999) 1994

Nepal NCI (2004) 1994

Nicaragua NCI (2001) 1994

NigerNCI (2000)NC2 (2009)

19902000

Nigeria NCI (2003) 1994

Niue NCI (2001) 1994

Oman NCI not available yet –

Pakistan NCI (2003) 1994

Palau NCI (2003) 1994–2000

Panama NCI (2001) 1994

Papua New Guinea NCI (2002) 1994

Paraguay NCI (2002) 1990, 1994

Peru NCI (2001) 1994

Philippines NCI (2000) 1994

Qatar NCI not available yet –

Republic of KoreaNCI (1998)NC2 (2003)

19902001

Republic of Moldova NC2 (2010) 1990-2005

Rwanda NCI (2005) 2002

Saint Kitts and Nevis NCI (2001) 1994

Saint Lucia NCI (2001) 1994

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

NCI (2000) 1990, 1994, 1997

Samoa NCI (1999) 1994

San Marino NCI (2009) 2007

São Tomé and Príncipe NCI (2005) 1998

Saudi Arabia NCI (2005) 1990

Senegal NCI (1997) 1994, 1995

Serbia NCI not available yet –

Seychelles NCI (2000) 1995

Sierra Leone NCI (2007) 1990-1995b

Singapore NCI (2000) 1994

Solomon Islands NCI (2004) 1994

South Africa NCI (2003) 1990, 1994

Sri Lanka NCI (2000) 1993-1995

Sudan NCI (2003) 1995

Suriname NCI (2006) 2003

Swaziland NCI (2002) 1994

Syrian Arab Republic NCI not available yet –

Tajikistan NC2 (2008) 1990-2003

Thailand NCI (2000) 1994

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

NC2 (2009) 1990-2002

Timor-Leste NCI not available yet –

Togo NCI (2001) 1992-1998

Tonga NCI (2005) 1994

Trinidad and Tobago NCI (2001) 1990

Tunisia NCI (2001) 1994

Turkmenistan NCI (2000) 1994

Tuvalu NCI (1999) 1994

Uganda NCI (2002) 1994

United Arab Emirates NC2 (2010) 2000

United Republic of Tanzania NCI (2003) 1990, 1994

UruguayNCI (1997)NC2 (2004)

1990, 1994, 19982000

Uzbekistan NC2 (2008) 1990-2005

Vanuatu NCI (1999) 1994

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

NCI (2005) 1999

Viet Nam NCI (2003) 1994

Yemen NCI (2001) 1995

Zambia NCI (2004) 1994

Zimbabwe NCI (1998) 1994

Note: NCI = initial national communication; NC2 = second national communication, INV = separate GHG inventory. The "–" symbol indicates that data are not available, because either the initial national communication is not yet available, or GHG data from the national communication have not yet been processed and included in the database, or the national communication does not contain GHG data.a Data are considered as available if data on CO2 emissions without LUCF are available; the availability of data on other GHGs may be different.bThe GHG inventory submitted by Sierra Leone for the period 1990-1995 appears to contain technical errors, esp., for the Agriculture and LUCF Sectors. Therefore, this inventory is currently not included in the data interface* The NCI does not contain GHG data.

GHG data from UNFCCC

In accordance with Articles 4 and 12 of the Climate Change Convention, and the relevant decisions of the Conference of the Parties, countries that are Parties to the Convention submit national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories to the Climate Change secretariat. These submissions are made in accordance with the reporting requirements adopted under the Convention, such as The UNFCCC Reporting Guidelines on Annex I Inventories (document FCCC/SBSTA/2004/8) for Annex I Parties and Guidelines for the preparation of national communications for non-Annex I Parites (decision 17/CP.8). The inventory data are provided in the annual GHG inventory submissions by Annex I Parties and in the national communications under the Convention by non-Annex I Parties.

The GHG data reported by Parties contain estimates for direct greenhouse gases, such as:

CO2 - Carbon dioxideCH4 - MethaneN2O - Nitrous oxidePFCs - PerfluorocarbonsHFCs - HydrofluorocarbonsSF6 - Sulphur hexafluoride

as well as for the indrect greenhouse gases such as SO2, NOx, CO and NMVOC.

The sources and availability of data are described in detail under "Information on data sources". The major data definitions can be found under "Definitions"; for more information on definitions and methodologies, relevant methodological publications of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) should be consulted (see http://www.ipcc.ch/).

Latest UNFCCC publications with GHG data

The latest UNFCCC publications with GHG data under the Climate Change Convention are

for Annex I Parties: document FCCC/SBI/2009/12 (with GHG data for the period from 1990 to 2007)*;

for non-Annex I Parties: document FCCC/SBI/2005/18/Add.2

The graphs below illustrate key GHG emission trends for Annex I Parties based on the latest UNFCCC publication.

Note that the GHG data interface contains much more information on GHG data than the documents listed above; the interface may also contain more recent information than the documents.

Total aggregate greenhouse gas emissions of individual Annex I Parties, 1990-2007 (excluding LULUCF)

Total aggregate greenhouse gas emissions of individual Annex I Parties, 1990-2007 (including LULUCF)

Trends in aggregate greenhouse gas emissions, 1990-2007 (excluding LULUCF)

Trends in aggregate greenhouse gas emissions, 1990-2007 (including LULUCF)

*After the publication of the document, Sweden resubmitted its national GHG inventory to revise the value for the impact of recalculation on the base year GHG emissions including LULUCF. The percentage change was corrected from 202.77% to -0.27%.

Time series - Annex I

Select the appropriate table for presentation of relevant data:

Data item CRF categoryLink (ZIP format)

Data for greenhouse gas (GHG) total

GHG total excluding LULUCFTotal CO2 Equivalent Emissions without Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry

Full table in Excel

GHG total including LULUCFTotal CO2 Equivalent Emissions with Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry

Full table in Excel

Data by gas

CO2 excluding LULUCFTotal CO2 Emissions without Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry

Full table in Excel

CO2 including LULUCFTotal CO2 Emissions with Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry

Full table in Excel

CH4 excluding LULUCFTotal CH4 Emissions without Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry

Full table in Excel

CH4 including LULUCFTotal CH4 Emissions with Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry

Full table in Excel

N2O excluding LULUCFTotal N2O Emissions without Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry

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N2O including LULUCFTotal N2O Emissions with Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry

Full table in Excel

HFCs Total HFC EmissionsFull table in

Excel

PFCs Total PFC EmissionsFull table in

Excel

SF6 Total SF6 EmissionsFull table in

Excel

Sum of HFCs, PFCs and SF6 Total emissions of HFCs, PFCs and SF6Full table in

Excel

Data by sector

EnergyTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from category 1

Full table in Excel

Energy IndustriesTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from category 1.A.1

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Manufacturing Industries and Construction

Total GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from category 1.A.2

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TransportTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from category 1.A.3

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Other SectorsTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from category 1.A.4

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Energy - OtherTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from category 1.A.5

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Fugitive Emissions from FuelsTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from category 1.B

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Industrial processesTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from category 2

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Solvent and other product useTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from category 3

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AgricultureTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from category 4

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Land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF)

Total net GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions/removals from category 5

Full table in Excel

Waste Total GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from Full table in

category 6 Excel

OtherTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from category 7

Full table in Excel

Emissions/removals from LULUCF

Net CO2 emissions/removals from LULUCF

Total net CO2 emissions/removals from category 5

Full table in Excel

CH4 emissions from LULUCF Total CH4 emissions from category 5Full table in

Excel

N2O emissions from LULUCF Total N2O emissions from category 5Full table in

Excel

GHG emissions from international bunker fuels

AviationTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from memo item/aviation

Full table in Excel

MarineTotal GHG (CO2 Equivalent) emissions from memo item/marine

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GHG emission profiles

A GHG profile is a 2-3-page summary of most representative GHG data (at the level of national totals, major sectors and sub-sectors) for a Party or a group. It contains a data table and graphs with trends for GHG totals; sectoral changes in GHG emissions; and GHG shares by gas, by sector and by category.

GHG profiles are provided for:

individual Annex I Parties, as well as for the major subgroups within Annex I (EIT, non-EIT and the European Union)

individual non-Annex I Parties

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Data - Detailed data by Party

Please select Party, Inventory Years, Category and Gas. Then press GO.

http://unfccc.int/ghg_emissions_data/online_help/data_interface_help/items/4140.php#byParty

Note 1: The reporting and review requirements for GHG inventories are different for Annex I and non-Annex I Parties.

The definition format of data for emissions/removals from the forestry sector is different for Annex I and non-Annex I Parties (see details). Note 2: Base year data in the data interface relate to the base year under the Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC).The base year under the Convention is defined slightly different than the base year under the Kyoto Protocol.An exception is made for European Union (15) whereby the base year under the Kyoto Protocol is displayed.

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Data - Comparisons By Gas

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Please select two different Parties for comparison

Please select two different years for comparison



Greenhouse Gas Inventory Data - Comparisons By Category

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Please select two different Parties for comparison

Please select two different years for comparison

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Flexible GHG data queries

Please select one item in every select box. Then press GO.

Category

Classification

Type of value

Gas

Unit

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Global map - Annex I Please select Sector or Sub-sector, Gas and Inventory Year

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Aggregate GHGs

1990-2008 grow th, %

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Gg CO2 eq., change, 1990 to 2008

All Annex I countries - Total emissions including LULUCF/LUCFAggregate_GHGs, Gg CO2 eq., change, 1990 to 2008Sort: by name | by value descending

1-

310.60%Latvia 15

-18.43%

Germany 29 6.89% Switzerland

2 -69.55% Estonia 16-

17.17%Poland 30 15.32%

United States of America

3 -68.86% Lithuania 17-

13.27%European Union (27)

31 16.29% Liechtenstein

4 -52.14% Ukraine 18-

12.60%France 32 18.29% Portugal

5 -50.83%Russian Federation

19-

12.04%Monaco 33 19.06% Sweden

6 -46.98% Romania 20 -9.47% Croatia 34 19.16% Iceland7 -45.67% Belarus 21 -9.24% Luxembourg 35 19.82% Ireland

8 -39.92% Bulgaria 22 -7.71%European Union (15)

36 20.89% Slovenia

9 -36.12% Finland 23 -6.16% Belgium 37 22.72% Greece10 -34.62% Norway 24 -4.04% Denmark 38 33.06% Australia11 -34.61% Slovakia 25 -2.44% Netherlands 39 33.57% Canada12 -28.67% Czech Republic 26 0.19% Japan 40 43.72% Spain13 -27.34% Hungary 27 0.42% Italy 41 63.20% New Zealand14 -19.01% United Kingdom 28 6.57% Austria 42 101.13% Turkey

Kyoto Protocol data

Under the Kyoto Protocol, Parties that are included in Annex B to the Kyoto Protocol are required to report data on the issuance and transactions of assigned amount units (AAUs), emission reduction units (ERUs), certified emission reductions (CERs), removal units (RMUs) and also on various parameters and definitions that are necessary for accounting under the Kyoto Protocol. This page provides access to this information as follows:

Base year data : this page contains information on the emission levels in the base year under the Kyoto Protocol, as well as information on national emission reduction targets in the first commitment period 2008-2012;

Compilation and accounting reports : this page provides access to annual compilation and accounting reports (C&A) under the Kyoto Protocol. The first of these reports was published by the UNFCCC secretariat on 17 November 2008.

All data are as officially reported by Parties and in accordance with the results of the review process. The key reporting and review requirements under the Kyoto Protocol can be found in decisions 15/CMP.1 (reporting) and 22/CMP.1 (review).

Kyoto Protocol base year data

Base year emissions, under the Kyoto Protocol, are defined as the aggregate anthropogenic carbon dioxide equivalent emissions of the GHGs listed in Annex A sources in a historical base year. For most Annex I Parties, the historical base year is 1990 but Parties included in Annex I undergoing the process of transition to a market economy may choose a year or period other than 19901, in accordance with Article 3, paragraph 52. Annex I Parties may choose to use 1995 as the base year for total emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride (F-gases), in accordance with Article 3, paragraph 8.

If the land use, land-use change and forestry sector constituted a net source of greenhouse gas emissions in the base year or period, then net emissions from the part relating to the conversion of forests (deforestation) will be included in the total national emissions for that year or period.

The table below provides, for Annex I Parties included in Annex B to the Kyoto Protocol:

1. Quantified emission limitation or reduction commitment expressed as per cent of the base year or period;

2. Selection of the base year for F-gases; 3. Base year level of total national emissions as determined by the initial review, expressed

in tonnes CO2 equivalent; 4. Source of information on the base year and base year emissions level.

Party

Quantified emission

limitation or reduction

commitment (percentage of base year or period level)

Base year for F-gases

Base year level of total

national emissions as

determined by the initial

review (tonnes CO2

equivalent)

Source of base year data (initial review reports)

Australia 108.0 1990 547,699,841FCCC/IRR/2007/

AUS

Austria 87.0 1990 79,049,657FCCC/IRR/2007/

AUT

Belarus*a 92.0 1995

Belgium 92.5 1995 145,728,763 FCCC/IRR/2007/

http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/2005/cmp1/eng/08a02.pdf#page=54


http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/convkp/kpeng.pdf#page=20

BEL

Bulgaria* 92.0 1995 132,618,658FCCC/IRR/2007/

BGR

Canada 94.0 1990 593,998,462FCCC/IRR/2007/

CAN

Croatia*b 95.0FCCC/IRR/2008/

HRV

Czech Republic* 92.0 1995 194,248,218FCCC/IRR/2007/

CZE

Denmark 79.0 1995 69,978,070FCCC/IRR/2007/

DNK

Estonia* 92.0 1995 42,622,312FCCC/IRR/2007/

EST

European Union 92.0 1990 or 1995 4,265,517,719FCCC/IRR/2007/

EC

Finland 100.0 1995 71,003,509FCCC/IRR/2007/

FIN

France 100.0 1990 563,925,328FCCC/IRR/2007/

FRA

Germany 79.0 1995 1,232,429,543FCCC/IRR/2007/

DEU

Greece 125.0 1995 106,987,169FCCC/IRR/2007/

GRC

Hungary* 94.0 1995 115,397,149FCCC/IRR/2007/

HUN

Iceland 110.0 1990 3,367,972FCCC/IRR/2007/

ISL

Ireland 113.0 1995 55,607,836FCCC/IRR/2007/

IRL

Italy 93.5 1990 516,850,887FCCC/IRR/2007/

ITA

Japan 94.0 1995 1,261,331,418FCCC/IRR/2007/

JPN

Latvia* 92.0 1995 25,909,159FCCC/IRR/2007/

LVA

Liechtenstein 92.0 1990 229,483 FCCC/IRR/2007/

LIE

Lithuania* 92.0 1995 49,414,386FCCC/IRR/2007/

LTU

Luxembourg 72.0 1995 13,167,499FCCC/IRR/2007/

LUX

Monaco 92.0 1995 107,658FCCC/IRR/2007/

MCO

Netherlands 94.0 1995 213,034,498FCCC/IRR/2007/

NLD

New Zealand 100.0 1990 61,912,947FCCC/IRR/2007/

NZL

Norway 101.0 1990 49,619,168FCCC/IRR/2007/

NOR

Poland* 94.0 1995 563,442,774FCCC/IRR/2007/

POL

Portugal 127.0 1995 60,147,642FCCC/IRR/2007/

PRT

Romania* 92.0 1989 278,225,022FCCC/IRR/2007/

ROU

Russian Federation*

100.0 1995 3,323,419,064FCCC/IRR/2007/

RUS

Slovakia* 92.0 1990 72,050,764FCCC/IRR/2007/

SVK

Slovenia* 92.0 1995 20,354,042FCCC/IRR/2007/

SVN

Spain 115.0 1995 289,773,205FCCC/IRR/2007/

ESP

Sweden 104.0 1995 72,151,646FCCC/IRR/2007/

SWE

Switzerland 92.0 1990 52,790,957FCCC/IRR/2007/

CHE

Ukraine* 100.0 1990 920,836,933FCCC/IRR/2007/

UKR


87.5 1995 779,904,144FCCC/IRR/2007/

GBR

Notes: (1) The base year data are as determined during the initial review process. (2) Targets under the "burden-sharing" agreement of the European Community are shown in italics.* A Party undergoing the process of transition to a market economy (an EIT Party).a The amendment to the Kyoto Protocol with an emission reduction target for Belarus adopted by decision 10/CMP.2 has not entered into force yet.b The expert review team finalized the report of the review of the initial report of Croatia on 26 August 2009. The review report contained two questions of implementation relating to the assigned amount and the commitment period reserve. Croatia has lodged an appeal to the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol against the final decision of the enforcement branch of the Compliance Committee of the Kyoto Protocol with respect to these two questions of implementation. The final values of base year emissions level for Croatia will be available after the resolution of the questions of implementation. For latest available information relating to the questions of implementation of with respect to Croatia, see http://unfccc.int/kyoto_protocol/compliance/enforcement_branch/items/5456.php. The text of Croatia's appeal is available at http://unfccc.int/documentation/documents/advanced_search/items/3594.php?rec=j&priref=600005722#beg.

1Annex I Parties with the base year other than 1990 are Bulgaria (1988), Hungary (average of 1985-1987), Poland (1988), Romania (1989), Slovenia (1986).2The Articles here refer to Articles of the Kyoto Protocol unless specified otherwise.

Compilation and accounting (C&A) reports

In accordance with decision 13/CMP.1, the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP) requested the secretariat to begin publishing the annual compilation and accounting reports referred to in paragraph 61 of the annex to that decision after completion of the initial review under Article 8 of the Kyoto Protocol and resolution of any questions of implementation relating to adjustments under Article 5, paragraph 2, of the Kyoto Protocol, or its assigned amount pursuant to Article 3, paragraphs 7 and 8, of the Kyoto Protocol.

The secretariat published the first compilation and accounting report in November 2008 containing the initial accounting parameters recorded in the compilation and accounting database (CAD) as at 18 September 2008 after the completion of the initial review under the Kyoto Protocol by expert review teams (ERTs) and the resolution of any questions of implementation. The annual reports for future years will include detailed information on holdings and transactions of Kyoto Protocol units as such information becomes available.

2008FCCC/KP/CMP/2008/9/Rev.1FCCC/KP/CMP/2008/9/Add.1 and Corr.1

2009FCCC/KP/CMP/2009/15FCCC/KP/CMP/2009/15/Add.1

Links to external sources of data on greenhouse gas emissions and to socio-economic data and tools

At the request of the SBSTA at its 19th session , the secretariat is providing links to external sources of emissions and socio-economic data. The list below focuses on so-called ‘primary’ sources (i.e. the original source of data), it does not include sources which reproduce data except for secondary sources which are noteworthy for compiling and presenting large quantities of data. Sources which provide only national data (such as national climate change web sites), or sources of estimates of corporate emissions data are not included.

Organization Description/Data sources Scope*Web site

link (access)

International organizations

United Nations Statistics Division

Description

The Statistics Division compiles statistics from many international sources and produces global updates, including the Statistical Yearbook, World Statistics Pocketbook and yearbooks in specialized fields of statistics. It also provides, to countries, specifications of the best methods of compiling information so that data from different sources can be readily compared.

Original data sources

FAO, OECD, UNICEF, UNFCCC (carbon dioxide), World Bank and others

By country

,by

region,global

UNSTATS

Millineum Development Goals Indicators

Description

The Millineum Development Goals Indicators presents official data, definitions, methodologies and sources for more than 60 social and economic indicators and related series since 1990. These indicators are used to measure the progress toward the Millenium Development Goals.


The responsible specialized agencies provide data, which may be adjusted, as necessary, to ensure international comparability.

By country

, by region, global

MDG Indicators

UN Data Description

The UN Data is an internet-based data service for

By country

, by

UN Data

the global community. It serves as the single-entry point to access statistical data of the UN system. The numerous databases cover a wide range of themes including, among others, agriculture, education, employment, environment, health, human development, industry and population.


Statistics are supplied by the UN Statistics and Population Division and other UN agencies.

region

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Description

FAO, as part of its mandate, compiles information and data on various aspects of food and agriculture from all countries in FAOSTAT. The user interface to the database provides data under 18 domains. The data can be classified into three groups: country-level data referring to items such as agricultural production and trade, producer prices, land use, and means of production; derived data such as agricultural production and trade indices and food supply; and data referring to items such as population and labour force that are derived by, or in collaboration with, other international agencies. FAOSTAT includes data on production, trade, food balance sheets, fertilizer and pesticides, land use and irrigation, forest products, fishery products, population, agricultural machinery and food aid shipments.

Data sources

Country-level data are collected through tailored questionnaires sent annually to member countries; magnetic tapes, diskettes, FTP transfers and accessing web sites of the countries; national/international publications; country visits made by the FAO statisticians; and reports of FAO representatives in member countries

By country

FAOSTAT

United Nations Environment Programme

Description

Data are from sets used by UNEP and partners in

By country

,

UNEP

GEOData

(UNEP) Global Environment Outlook (GEO)

the Global Environment Outlook Project – mainly United Nations and other international organizations and national data centres.

The online database holds more than 400 different variables, as national, subregional, regional and global statistics or as geospatial data sets (maps), covering themes such as freshwater, population, forests, emissions (CO2, N2O, CH4, aggregated HFCs, PFCs,SF6) climate, disasters, health and GDP. Data can be displayed in tabular or graphic format.

Data sources

Emission data are provided by UNFCCC, OECD/IEA, CDIAC, RIVM

by region,global

United Nations Environment Programme/Global Resource Information Database (UNEP/GRID) Arendal

Description

Graphical representation of greenhouse gas emissions produced in preparation for the Conference of the Parties at its seventh session. The graphs feature actual (1990–1999) and projected (2000, 2010) emissions of the six greenhouse gases: CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs and SF6. The emissions are aggregated and represented as CO2 equivalents.

Data sources

Data are taken from several UNFCCC documents compiling data from submissions by Annex I Parties, including first and second national communications, and annual national inventory data. Additional sources include updated reports from individual countries.

Annex I Parties

By country

GRID Arendal

The World Bank – World Development Indicators (WDI) Online Database

Description

WDI Online contains statistical data for more than 550 development indicators and time series data for more than 200 countries and areas and 18 country groups. Data cover social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environmental indicators.

By country

,by

region,global

World Bank Data

World Bank

Online Databases

Results can be scaled, indexed against a particular year, viewed by percentage change, and charted. Data export options include standard formats such as Excel.

Data sources

Environmental data and most socio-economic data are taken from other sources such as CDIAC, IEA (for data on CO2), UNEP

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Description

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) coordinates the activities of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services worldwide. It is the United Nations System's authoritative source for scientific information on weather, climate and water. Among other, it provides critical information on the global state of the atmosphere in a concise manner and highlights recent accomplishments of research and technology application.

The latest WMO annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin shows that levels of climate-warming greenhouse gases continue to increase in the atmosphere.

The latest Bulletin and press release, as well as earlier issues, are available at the following URL: http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/arep/gaw/ghg/GHGbulletin.html

Data sources

WMO prepares and distributes the annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletins in cooperation with the GAW Scientific Advisory Group for Greenhouse Gases, with the assistance of the NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory and WMO’s World Data Centre for Greenhouse Gases (WDCGG). The measurement data are archived and distributed by the WDCGG, hosted by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

By country

, by region, global

WMO

Organization Description/Data sources Scope* Web site link

(access)

Regional and national organizations

Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC)

Description

CDIAC’s data holdings include records of the concentrations of CO2, CH4, SF6, and HFC-23 in the atmosphere; emissions of CO2 from fuel combustion; emissions of CH4; and long-term climate trends.The compendiumTrends Online: A Compendium of Data on Global Change provides synopses of frequently used time series of global-change data, including:

Estimates of global, regional and national CO2 emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels, gas flaring, and the production of cement Historical and modern records (from ice cores and current monitoring stations) of atmospheric concentrations of CO2 Atmospheric concentrations of CH4 Global emissions estimates for CH4 Carbon flux from land-cover change

Long-term temperature records, whose spatial coverage ranges from individual sites to the entire globe and from the Earth's surface to the lower stratosphere

Data sources

Calculations by CDIAC

CO2

emissionsby

country

CDIAC

International Energy Agency (IEA)

Description

IEA provides data and information on energy consumption, products, prices and taxes. Energy-related statistical data include coal, oil, gas, electricity and heat statistics, energy balances, prices and emissions. IEA calculates and publishes CO2 emissions from fuel combustion from its energy data.

Data sources

The data are originally collected by official bodies (often national statistical offices) in OECD member countries from firms, government agencies and

By country

,by

region,global

IEA-Energy

Information Center

IEA-Energy

Statistics

IEA-Climate Change

IEA-CO2

Emissions

industry organizations. For non-OECD-member countries they are collected directly from government and industry contacts and from national publications. CO2 emissions are calculated by IEA.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Description

OECD publishes socio-economic, environmental and emissions data for OECD member countries. Energy statistics and energy-related CO2 emissions data are those of IEA.

Data sources

OECD collects statistics needed for the analysis of economic and social developments by its in-house analysts, committees, working parties, and member country governments from statistical agencies and other institutions of its member countries.

By country

.by

group (e.g.

OECD),

global

OECD

sourceOECD

Statistical Office of the European Communities (EUROSTAT)

Description

EUROSTAT provides the European Union (EU) with statistics at European level that enable comparisons between countries and regions. As part of the European Statistical System (ESS), it focuses on EU policy areas, but, with the extension of EU policies, harmonization has been extended to nearly all statistical fields. The ESS also coordinates its work with international organizations such as OECD, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

Data sources

Data collected by member States

By country

,by

group(e.g.

EU-15, EU-25)

EUROSTAT

European Environment Agency

Description

The European Environment Agency is an agency of the European Union which provides environmental data and indicator sets, assessments and thematic analyses that is the basis for environmental policies in the EU and Member countries.

By country

,by

group(e.g.

EU-15,

EEA

Data sources

The information provided by the EEA comes from a wide range of sources. These include a network of national environmental bodies involving more than 300 institutions in Europe, as well as European and international organizations (eg. Eurostat, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, OECD, UNEP, FAO and WHO.

EU-25)

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)

Description

USEPA has published emissions and projections of non-CO2 greenhouse gases from developing countries (CH4 and N2O) and from developed countries (CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCS and SF6).

Data sources

USEPA’s calculations

By country

USEPA


link (access)

Sectoral institutions

International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI)

Description

IISI collects statistical data on amounts of steel produced for several production technologies and steel products per country and year, and production data on crude steel and iron on a monthly basis.

Data sources

Data are reported by countries directly to the IISI.

Global (63

countries)By

country

Worldsteel

International Aluminium Institute (IAI)

Description

IAI collects statistical data on worldwide aluminium production, production capacities, energy used in production, etc., from 1972 to 2003, grouped for seven country areas. It also has data on surveys of PFC emissions from the international aluminium

By region

World-Aluminiu

m

industry over the period 1990–2000.

Data sources

Data are provided directly by aluminium producing companies.

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

Description

The crop, soils and water sciences (CSWS) Database on Methane Emissions from Rice Fields provides records of methane emissions collected from eight experimental stations in five countries in Asia (China, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand). The records can be sorted by country, experimental station, year, cropping season, treatment, and replication.

Data sources

Data are calculated by IRRI.

By country

IRRI


link (access)

Non-governmental organizations

World Resources Institute (WRI)

Description

EarthTrends, an initiative of the WRI, is an online collection of information providing statistical, graphic, and analytical data on environmental, social and economic trends. To facilitate the comparison of data from different sources, EarthTrends supplements its content with detailed metadata that report on research methodologies and evaluate the reliability of information.

Data sources

Emission data come from IEA, CDIAC sources and WRI’s own analyses (e.g. calculation of cumulative emissions, carbon intensity of economy) and from EDGAR for non-CO2 gases.

By country

WRI Earthtrend

s

World Resources Institute (WRI) Climate Analysis Indicators Tool

Description

The Climate Analysis Indicators Tool provides quantitative indicators by country relating to climate change. Data can be viewed and analysed. Included are emissions (cumulative and current and projected), contributions to concentration and temperature increase, socio-economic factors (income, education, health, carbon intensity) and natural factors (climate, natural resources, geography and population).

Data sources

UNFCCC, United Nations statistics, IEA, World Bank, FAO, CDIAC, RIVM and others

By country

,by

region,global

WRI-CAIT

MNP (Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency)

Description

RIVM provides the following databases:

International core data sets; such as for Integrated Environment Assessment and the Global Environmental Outlook

HYDE: History Database on the Global Environment. The database consists of statistical as well as geo-referenced historical data sets (e.g. population, land use, GDP, livestock, value added, energy consumption, emission of greenhouse gases) on global, regional and national levels for the period 1700–1990.

GEIA: Global Emissions Inventory Activity; data sets at RIVM.

GEAS: Global Environment Statistics. Regional aggregates for indicators on driving forces in society (population, economy, land use, energy) and concomitant environmental pressures (emissions).

EDGAR: Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research. This database stores global inventories of direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions including halocarbons both on a per country basis and

By country

,global

MNP

on a 1o x 1o grid. Includes CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs and SF6 and precursor gases CO, NOX, NMVOC and SO2, by source category, for 1990 and 1995.

NH3 emission inventory: New global inventory of ammonia emissions from application of fertilizers and animal manure to agricultural fields based on a Residual Maximum Likelihood model.

N2O / NO emission inventory: New global inventory of N2O / NO emissions from agricultural fields based on a Residual Maximum Likelihood model.

Data sources

Statistical offices at the country level and own calculations

*Note: The time coverage in the data series differs from one organization to another, and it may also differ from one data set to another within an organization.

Online Help

This section provides answers to those questions on UNFCCC GHG data that may be asked frequently. It also provides an online guide on how to query and access UNFCCC GHG data using different modules of the GHG data interface. In addition, the section provides notes on the GHG data highlighting certain special cases of methodologies used to prepare GHG inventories, and potential discrepancies in the data.

Frequently Asked Questions: Contains a list of typical questions with answers.

Definitions: Contains a brief description of some expressions and source categories.

Data Interface Help: Contains an explanation for each GHG data interface module along with essential definitions. It also contains a step-by-step explanation on how to conduct a GHG data query using the flexible queries module.

Important Notes on GHG Data: The users are encouraged particularly to read this section as it contains notes highlighting certain special cases of methodologies used to prepare GHG inventories, and potential discrepancies in the data.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the UNFCCC GHG data interface? 2. What do the GHG data contain? 3. What are the sources of the GHG data presented? 4. What are the different elements of the GHG data interface? 5. Why aren't data available for all Parties and for all years? 6. How often are the GHG data updated? 7. Do you have estimates for historical and projected global GHG emissions, i.e., emissions

for the whole world?8. Do Parties' data on national GHG emissions/removals under the Convention and the

Kyoto Protocol cover the same geographical area?9. What are the definitions of the categories/sources for the reported data? 10. What are the definitions of activity data, an emission factor and an implied emission

factor?11. What is the definition of the GDP? 12. What is "CO 2 equivalent"?13. What global warming potential (GWP) values do Parties use when they report their GHG

inventory data?14. What are the most widely used units of measurement for GHG emissions and what are

their conversion factors?15. How are comparison ratios calculated? 16. How can I access activity data, implied emission factor, population and GDP data on the

data interface?17. In what format are the data available? 18. Is there a limit to the data that can be displayed on-screen? 19. Can I see what data were reported by each country? 20. What kind of internet browser do you need to run the online GHG data interface? 21. Can I obtain a CD or a downloadable full version of the data for off-line use?

What is the UNFCCC GHG data interface?The UNFCCC GHG data interface is a simple but powerful and user-friendly online tool that is designed to provide access to, search and sort available GHG inventory data submitted by countries that are Parties to the Convention.

What do the GHG data contain?The GHG data contain information on anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of the six principal GHGs (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulphur hexafluoride) that are not controlled by the Montreal Protocol. The data also include activity data and implied emission factors by gas for all source categories. The GHG emission inventories are developed by Parties to the Convention using comparable methodologies agreed upon by the Conference of Parties. All the Parties base their GHG emission inventories on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Revised Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (1996), IPCC Good Practice Guidance and Uncertainty Management in National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (2000) and IPCC Good Practice Guidance on Land Use, Land-use Change and Forestry (2003). In addition, the GHG data interface also includes data on population and gross domestic product (GDP); these data

were provided to the UNFCCC by the Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations and by the World Bank.

What are the different elements of the GHG data interface?The main elements of the interface are:

1. GHG data - UNFCCC : this page is an entry to the UNFCCC GHG data interface which provides access to the most recent GHG data reported by countries that are Parties to the Climate Change Convention

o Time series - Annex I o GHG profiles o Detailed data by Party o Comparisons by gas o Comparisons by category o Flexible queries o Global map - Annex I

2. KP data - UNFCCC : this is a page with GHG data relating specifically to the Kyoto Protocol; the data are as reported by Annex I countries that are Parties to the Kyoto Protocol

o Base year data o Compilation and accounting reports

3. GHG data - non-UNFCCC : this page provides links to the web sites of various organizations that also collect, estimate and/or disseminate data on GHG emissions/removals

4. Online help : the help page contains extensive explanatory information to assist the user in finding the right GHG data

o Frequently Asked Questions o Data interface help o Notes on GHG data

5. Contact : this page suggests an e-mail address that can be used to contact the UNFCCC secretariat for questions, clarifications or more information relating to GHG data.

To see what data are provided under each element and what element may better serve your purposes, click here.

What are the sources of the GHG data presented?The GHG data are data officially reported by Parties to the UNFCCC secretariat. For non-Annex I Parties, the data are taken from their national communications, and for Annex I Parties, from their annual GHG inventory submissions. The exact sources of data are provided here. The population data are provided by the Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations. While the source of the GDP (at market prices, constant 2000 US$) data is the World Bank, the data are accessed through the Common Database of the United Nations Statistics Division. The population and GDP data are displayed on the GHG data interface with kind permission of the United Nations and the World Bank; the United Nations and the World Bank have regulations concerning the use of their data and these organizations must be consulted before downloading population and GDP data for further use.

Why aren't data available for all Parties and for all years?The data published on this site correspond to the data reported by Parties according to the reporting requirement defined under the Climate Change Convention. In accordance with the

reporting requirements, Annex I Parties are required to submit the GHG inventories every year while non-Annex I Parties submit information on the GHG emissions/removals as a part of the national communications which are submitted only periodically.

How often are the GHG data updated?Starting from 2010, the information presented on this website is updated three times a year: the first update is released in March to include resubmissions of Annex I GHG inventories for the previous year; the second one (which is the major update) in June/July to provide access to data from the annual submission of Anex I GHG inventories due by 15 April; the third update in September/October to include changes in Annex I data, if any. Non-Annex I GHG data are reported in national communications, which are submitted at different points in time. Therefore, along with the update of Annex I Parties' data, available non-Annex I data are updated as well. The data from external sources, such as population and GDP data, are revised during the major update (June/July), provided that they have been revised by the United Nations and the World Bank (for example, population data are updated once every two years).

Do you have estimates for historical and projected global GHG emissions, i.e., emissions for the whole world?The UNFCCC secretariat does not collect or estimate GHG emissions for the world in total. The reason is that, according to the reporting requirements under the Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) and the Kyoto Protocol, the format and coverage of GHG data are different for Annex I Parties to the Convention (or the so-called "industrialized" countries) and non-Annex I Parties ("developing countries"), and therefore we are not able to calculate a value for the world total accurately. Estimates for global emissions are made by some other organizations (such as the International Energy Agency) and they can be found at their websites, see a list of non-UNFCCC sources of GHG data here.

Do Parties' data on national GHG emissions/removals under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol cover the same geographical area?For most of the Parties, the geographical coverage for the inventory submissions are the same. However, for two Parties, the coverage is as follows:

Denmark:

The mainland Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands for the Convention The mainland Denmark and Greenland for the Kyoto Protocol

France:

The Metropolitan France, overseas departments (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guyana and Réunion), overseas collectivities (Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Mayotte, French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna) and New Caledonia for the Convention

The Metropolitan France and the overseas departments for the Kyoto Protocol

What are the definitions of the categories/sources for the reported data?The emissions data are in accordance with the source categories of the Revised IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (1996). The definitions for major categories are provided here.

What are the definitions of activity data, an emission factor and an implied emission factor?Activity data, according to the Revised 1996 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, are defined as data on the magnitude of human activity resulting in emissions or removals taking place during a given period of time.

An emission factor is defined as the average emission rate of a given GHG for a given source, relative to units of activity.

An implied emission factor is defined as emissions divided by the relevant measure of activity:IEF = Emissions / Activity data

For source/sink categories that are composed of several subcategories, the emissions and activity data in the formula above are summed up across all subcategories. Hence, the implied emission factors are generally not equivalent to the emission factors used to calculate emission estimates, but are average values that could be used, with caution, in data comparisons. For information on actual emission factors, the latest national inventory report for the relevant Party should be consulted.

What is the definition of the GDP?According to the World Bank, gross domestic product (GDP) is defined as the measure of the total output of goods and services for final use occurring within the domestic territory of a given country, regardless of the allocation to domestic and foreign claims.

Gross domestic product at purchaser values (market prices) is the sum of gross value added by all resident and non-resident producers in the economy plus any taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. National currency GDP is converted into U.S. dollars at the relevant year's conversion rate.

(Note: The definition is reproduced from the Technical Notes on Country At a Glance data interface of the World Bank. The original definition can be accessed at this link: http://go.worldbank.org/NM88P907Q0)

What is "CO2 equivalent"?GHG emissions/removals can be expressed either in physical units (such as grams, tonnes, etc.) or in terms of CO2 equivalent (grams CO2 equivalent, tonnes CO2 equivalent, etc.). The conversion factor from physical units to CO2 equivalent is the GWP of the corresponding GHG. If X Gg of CH4 is to be expressed in terms of CO2 equivalent, then it is multiplied by 21, which is GWP of CH4 over 100 years timescale.

How can I access activity data, implied emission factor, population and GDP data on the data interface?Such data are provided through the "Flexible queries" section. Click here to access the "Flexible queries" section.

What global warming potential (GWP) values do Parties use when they report their GHG inventory data?A table with the values is provided here.

What are the most widely used units of measurement for GHG emissions and what are their conversion factors?The most widely used units and conversion factors are:106 g = 1000 kg = 1 tonne = 1 Mg109 g = 1 Gg = 1 kt1012 g = 1 Tg = 1 Mt1015 g = 1 Pg = 1 Gt

How are comparison ratios calculated?In the Comparisons by gas and Comparisons by category modules, the percentage differences are calculated as follows:

1. The difference between selected years for a Party is equal to:(Year2/Year 1 - 1)*100

2. The difference between selected Parties for a particular year equals:(Party2/Party1 - 1)*100

In what format are the data available?The data interface presents GHG data in tabular and graphical forms. Many tables are also available as Excel spreadsheets. In the part with dynamic queries, all data can be exported in the Excel, CSV and PDF/HTML formats.

Is there a limit to the data that can be displayed on-screen?There is a vast amount of data to be managed by the GHG database. In order to be able to serve many users in parallel with acceptable response time, the data display is currently limited to 3,000 table cells. A message will be displayed if you choose a combination that would lead to more table cells. This limitation depends mostly on the performance parameters of the hardware equipment used in the UNFCCC secretariat and it can be reconsidered if more powerful equipment becomes available.

Can I see what data were reported by each country?The original national GHG inventory submissions are available on the UNFCCC website for Annex I Parties here and for non-Annex I Parties here (for national communications) and here (for other non-Annex I data submissions).

What kind of internet browser do you need to run the online GHG data interface?The online GHG data interface has been tested with Internet Explorer version 6.0 and/or higher and Mozilla Firefox version 2.0 and/or higher. It is required that your browser's JavaScript option be turned on.

Can I obtain a CD or a downloadable full version of the data for off-line use?An off-line tool, the UNFCCC Locator, can be provided by request to national UNFCCC focal points. At present, the Locator contains data for Annex I Parties only. To obtain the tool, please contact your UNFCCC national focal point.

Definitions

Activity dataActivity data, according to the Revised 1996 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas

Inventories, are defined as data on the magnitude of human activity resulting in emissions or removals taking place during a given period of time.

Emission categoriesEmission estimates are presented in accordance with the categories of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (1996).The category "National Total" does not include emissions resulting from fuel sold for use in ships or aircraft engaged in international transport (international bunker fuel emissions).

Emission factorsAn emission factor is defined as the average emission rate of a given GHG for a given source, relative to units of activity.

Global Warming PotentialsThe Global Warming Potentials (GWP) used for presentation of CH4 and N2O in terms of CO2 equivalent are 21 and 310, respectively. For HFCs, PFCs, and SF6 the GWP values for a 100 year time horizon have been used. (source of GWP: Climate Change 1995: The Science of Climate Change, table 4, p. 22, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 1996).

Gross domestic productAccording to the World Bank, gross domestic product (GDP) is defined as the measure of the total output of goods and services for final use occurring within the domestic territory of a given country, regardless of the allocation to domestic and foreign claims.

Gross domestic product at purchaser values (market prices) is the sum of gross value added by all resident and non-resident producers in the economy plus any taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. National currency GDP is converted into U.S. dollars at the relevant year's conversion rate.

(Note: The definition is reproduced from the Technical Notes on Country At a Glance data interface of the World Bank. The original definition can be accessed at this link: http://go.worldbank.org/NM88P907Q0)

Implied emission factorAn implied emission factor is defined as emissions divided by the relevant measure of activity:IEF = Emissions / Activity data

For source/sink categories that are composed of several subcategories, the emissions and activity data in the formula above are summed up across all subcategories. Hence, the implied emission factors are generally not equivalent to the emission factors used to calculate emission estimates, but are average values that could be used, with caution, in data comparisons. For information on actual emission factors, the latest national inventory report for the relevant Party should be consulted.,/p>

Definitions of selectable source categories in GHG tables

Fuel combustion (Sectoral Approach)Total emissions of all greenhouse gases from all fuel combustion activities. CO2 emissions from

combustion of biomass fuels are not included (see Emissions from Biomass Burning). Other greenhouse gases from biomass fuel combustion are considered net emissions and are included. Incineration of waste for waste-to-energy facilities are included here and not under Waste. Emissions from fuel used in ships or aircraft engaged in international transport are not included here.

Energy IndustriesComprises emissions from fuels combusted by the fuel extraction or energy producing industries.

TransportEmissions from the combustion and evaporation of fuel for all transport activity, regardless of the sector. Emissions from fuel sold to any air or marine vessel engaged in international transport (international bunker fuels) are not included.

Industrial ProcessesBy-product or fugitive emissions of greenhouse gases from industrial processes. Emissions from fuel combustion in industry are included under Fuel Combustion.

Solvent and Other Product UseEmissions resulting from the use of solvents and other products containing volatile compounds. When the solvents and other products are, or are produced from, petroleum products, the carbon in the NMVOC emissions will be included in the CO2 inventory if the Reference Approach for CO2 emissions from energy is used. All other non-energy emissions not included under Industrial Processes are included here.

AgricultureAll anthropogenic emissions from agriculture except for fuel combustion and sewage emissions.

Land-use Change and ForestryTotal emissions and removals from forest and land use change activities (activities impact on three different carbon sources/sinks: aboveground biomass, belowground biomass and soil carbon).

Land use, Land-Use Change and ForestryTotal emissions and removals from activities relating to land use, land-use change and forestry (from the following categories: forest land, cropland, grassland, wetlands, settlements and other land).

WasteTotal emissions from solid waste disposal on land, wastewater, waste incineration and any other waste management activity. Any CO2 emissions from fossil-based products (incineration or decomposition) are not included here. CO2 from organic waste handling and decay are not included here.

OtherEmissions that do not fit under any other emission source/sink categories of the main categories described above.

International BunkersEmissions resulting from fuel use in ships or aircraft engaged in international transport.

AviationEmissions resulting from fuel use in aircraft engaged in international transport.

MarineEmissions resulting from fuel use in ships engaged in international transport.

Data Interface Help

Time series - Annex IGHG profiles for PartiesDetailed data by PartyComparisons by gasComparisons by categoryFlexible queriesFlexible queries (page 2)Flexible queries (page 3)Global map - Annex I

Time series - Annex I

This page provides access to predefined GHG emissions/removals data from Annex I Parties. Each table contains a time series for the selected GHG category for all Annex I Parties. The time series covers the base year and the period from 1990 to the latest available inventory year. The data on GHG emissions from only Annex I Parties are presented here, because GHG data for the majority of non-Annex I Parties are available for one year (1990 or 1994) only.

The user also has the option to download the data in Excel spreadsheet format, which contains data for the entire time series.

GHG profiles for Parties

This page provides access to "GHG profiles" for individual Annex I and non-Annex I Parties, as well as for the major subgroups within Annex I (EIT, non-EIT and the European Union). A "GHG profile" is a 2-3 page summary of most representative GHG data (at the level of national totals) for a Party. It also contains information on the status of the GHG inventory submission.

The GHG profile for a Party contains the following elements:

Data table; Graph with the trends for GHG totals; Graph with sectoral changes in GHG emissions; Graph with the GHG shares by gas; Graph with the GHG shares by sector; Graph with the GHG shares by category.

The user has the option to access the data either in PDF and/or Excel format.

Notes on GHG data

1. The UNFCCC data interface contains some data on population and gross domestic product (GDP), which are shown in order to illustrate the national context for GHG emissions/removals. The source of the population data is the UNSD Demographic Statistics; the source of the GDP (at market prices, constant 2000 US$) data is the World Bank. These data are accessed through the Common Database of the United Nations. The population and GDP data are displayed on the GHG data interface with kind permission of the United Nations and the World Bank; the United Nations and the World Bank have regulations concerning the use of their data and these organizations must be consulted before downloading population and GDP data for further use

2. Under the Convention, Parties are grouped together according to differing commitments. Such groups are:

a. Annex I Parties include the industrialized countries that were members of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) in 1992, plus countries with economies in transition (the EIT Parties), including the Russian Federation, and several Central and Eastern European States. This group can be further sub-grouped into two.

i. Annex I (Economies in Transition) EITs include countries that are Annex I but undergoing the process of transition to market economy.

ii. Annex I non-EITs include rest of the Annex I countries which are not grouped as Annex I EITs.

b. Non-Annex I Parties are mostly developing countries. 3. The reporting and review requirements for GHG inventories are different for Annex I

and non-Annex I Parties. Annex I Parties report their GHG inventories annually by 15 April. Non-Annex I GHG data are reported in national communications, which are submitted at different points in time.

4. The definition format of data for emissions/removals from the forestry sector is different for Annex I and non-Annex I Parties. For Annex I Parties, the sector is called Land Use, Land-use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) whereas for non-Annex I Parties, it is called Land-use Change and Forestry (LUCF). These two definitions are close but not equivalent.

5. Annex I Parties report GHG data in the common reporting format (CRF). The CRF data prepared using the CRF Reporter software are readily available for import into the GHG database. Non-Annex I Parties do not use the CRF Reporter software because of the difference in reporting requirements and therefore the GHG data reported by non-Annex I Parties need to be processed manually before the data reported can be imported into the UNFCCC GHG database and displayed as part of the GHG data interface. Due to resource limitations at the UNFCCC secretariat, activity data and implied emission factors could not be prepared for import into the GHG database except for six Parties, which have been selected as test cases. These six non-Annex I Parties are Argentina, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mozambique, Uruguay and Venezuela. Activity data and implied emission factors for other non-Annex I Parties will be added later to the data interface, to the extent they were reported and subject to resource availability.

6. The data interface includes GHG data received by the UNFCCC secretariat as of 28 May 2010.

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7. As per the decisions 9/CP.2 and 11/CP.4, some of the Parties are allowed to use a base year other than 1990. These Parties and their base years are Bulgaria (1988), Hungary (average of 1985-1987), Poland (1988), Romania (1989) and Slovenia (1986).

8. Decision 26/CP.7 invited Parties to recognize the special circumstances of Turkey, which place Turkey in a situation different from that of other Parties included in Annex I to the Convention.

9. For Croatia, the base year level under the UNFCCC should be calculated as the sum of 1990 emissions and 3.5 Tg CO2 equivalent, as defined by decision 7/CP.12. The 2008 inventory of Croatia does not contain the addition of 3.5 Tg CO2 equivalent required under decision 7/CP.12.

10. Belarus was included in Annex B to the Kyoto Protocol with quantified emission reduction commitment of 92 per cent through an amendment to Annex B of the Kyoto Protocol (decision 10/CMP.2). As of 17 November 2008, this amendment has not been ratified by a sufficient numer of Parties to enter into force.

11. Base year data in the GHG data interface relate to the base year under the Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC), which is a year with a historical level of anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases not controlled by the Montreal Protocol chosen as a reference (Article 4.6 of the Convention). The base year under the Convention is defined slightly differently than the base year under the Kyoto Protocol. An exception is made for European Union (15) whereby the base year under the Kyoto Protocol is displayed. The base year emissions under the Kyoto Protocol are provided in the data interface under the KP data - UNFCCC section.

12. Upon entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the European Community was replaced and succeeded by the European Union.

13. Emission estimates of the 15 member States prior to May 2004 (EU-15) and of EU-27 are reported separately from those of its individual member States. Both estimates are not included in the Annex I totals in order to avoid double counting.

14. Bolivia and Mexico reported in their national communications potential HFC emissions. However, both Parties included those estimates in their national GHG totals, therefore they are displayed in the data interface.

15. The GHG inventory submitted by Sierra Leone for the period 1990-1995 appears to contain technical errors, especially for the Agriculture and LUCF Sectors. Therefore, this inventory is currently not included in the data interface.

16. The data are reproduced here as reported, with the exception of corrections of typographical or calculation errors or omissions. Note also the following:

a. Because of rounding, totals and subtotals may differ from the sum of the individual components.

b. In estimation of CO2 emissions using reference approach, Parties, first report the apparent consumption in either of physical (bbl, 106l, and grams) and energy (oil eq. and joules) units and then converted into energy units if it is reported in physical units. The data interface contains data on apparent consumption as reported and also the converted ones. However, due to technical reasons, the apparent consumption in energy units is reflected as fuel consumption.

17. Three modules of the GHG data interface (Detailed data by Party, Comparison by Gas and Comparison by Category) use "---" to indicate that no data have been reported; "*" to indicate that data are reported with notation keys (IE, NA, NE, NO); and "n.a." to indicate that selection is not applicable for the Party. For the Flexible queries module, all (no data reported, data reported with notation keys and not applicable) are shown as blank/empty cells.

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18. Some of the source categories under the industrial processes sector have unique country specific activity data depending on the national circumstances. For such source category, the data interface does not provide description of activity data and is noted by the generic term 'activity data'. However, the details on the description of the activity data can be found in the CRF tables reported by the respective Parties.

19. Contact 20.21. If you have questions relating to the GHG data interface and data availability on the

UNFCCC website, please contact us by e-mail: [email protected]. 22. You may also wish to check the list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) to see whether

an answer is already available there. 23. Methods & Science The Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice

(SBSTA) regularly undertakes work on methodological and scientific matters as they relate to the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol process. Some of the issues the SBSTA is currently dealing with are mitigation; land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF); bunker fuels; and research and systematic observation.

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Mitigation of Climate ChangeThe ultimate objective of the Convention is the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. Accordingly, under Article 4.1(b) of the Convention, all Parties are required to undertake efforts to mitigate climate change.

Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (REDD)This web portal aims to facilitate access by developing countries to information made available by Parties, relevant organizations and stakeholders in a number of areas related to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries.

Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF)The UNFCCC defines “sink” as “any process, activity or mechanism which removes a greenhouse gas, an aerosol or a precursor of a greenhouse gas from the atmosphere”. The development of policy on “sinks” has evolved to cover emissions and removals of greenhouse gases resulting from direct human-induced land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) activities and thus, the acronym LULUCF is now used to refer to this sector.

Emissions Resulting from Fuel Used for International Transportation: Aviation and Marine "Bunker Fuels"In accordance with the IPCC Guidelines for the preparation of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories, emissions from international aviation and maritime transportation (also known as international bunker fuel emissions) should be calculated as part of the national GHG inventories of Parties, but should be excluded from national totals and reported separately. These emissions

are not subject to the limitation and reduction commitments of Annex I Parties under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol.

Research and Systematic ObservationThe Convention calls on Parties to promote and cooperate in research and systematic observation of the climate system, including through support to existing international programmes and networks (see Articles 4.1(g) and 5). In doing so, the Convention commits Parties to cooperate to improve the capacities of developing countries to participate in research and systematic observation. “Research and Systematic Observation” has regularly been an agenda item of the SBSTA since its seventeenth session.

Other Methodological IssuesThis section includes information about interactions with the ozone layer; the Brazilian proposal; single projects; review of methodological work; Third Assessment Report of the IPCC; and links to sources of data on greenhouse gas emissions and to socio-economic data and tools.

Mitigation of Climate Change

Background

The ultimate objective of the Convention is the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. Accordingly, under Article 4.1(b) of the Convention, all Parties are required to undertake efforts to mitigate climate change.

Following consideration of the Third Assessment Report of the IPCC, the COP, by its decision 10/CP.9, requested the SBSTA to initiate work on two new agenda items:

scientific, technical and socio-economic aspects of impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to, climate change; and

scientific, technical and socio-economic aspects of mitigation.

This work is to focus on exchanging information and sharing experiences and views among Parties on practical opportunities and solutions to facilitate the implementation of the Convention.

Recent developments

The SBSTA, at its twenty-eight session, recognized that mitigation is currently being addressed under the work and negotiations under the Bali Action Plan ( Decision 1/CP.13) towards a post-2012 climate change agreement.

Parties agreed that further work on mitigation in needed, but that duplication of work between the different bodies and processes under the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol should be avoided. Parties also agreed that further work should take into account the best available



scientific information on mitigation, particularly that of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Next steps

The SBSTA, at its twenty-eight session, agreed to continue work on mitigation at its thirty-second session (May–June 2010) (FCCC/SBSTA/2008/6 paras. 137-140).

Earlier Sessions

The SBSTA, at its eighteenth session, requested the secretariat to organize a pre-sessional consultation before its nineteenth session to provide information and share experiences to facilitate the development of these two new agenda items.

REDD Web Platform

Welcome to the REDD information sharing web platform.Parties, relevant organizations and stakeholders are encouraged to submit information relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (REDD) to this web platform. Please submit information and/or any queries/feedback on this web platform to the following e-mail address: < [email protected] >

Please also read the terms and conditions on use of and access to information on this web platform.

BackgroundThe agenda item on “Reducing emissions from deforestation in developing countries and approaches to stimulate action” was first introduced into the COP agenda at its eleventh session in Montreal (December 2005).More

Scope of the Web PlatformThe COP, in its decision 2/CP.13, requested the secretariat to develop a web platform where information submitted by Parties, relevant organizations and stakeholders will be made available. The

This web platform provides information submitted by Parties, relevant organizations and stakeholders with the aim of sharing such information provided. The information can be found under the following areas:


COP has invited Parties, relevant organizations and stakeholders to support ongoing efforts, capacity building, demonstration activities and mobilization of resources relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries and to share the outcomes of these efforts with the SBSTA by providing corresponding information to the secretariat.

Technical Assistance

Demonstration Activities

Country Specific Information REDD+ Partnership

Methodologies and Tools

Meetings and EventsUpcoming and past meetings and events related to REDD:Calendar of meetings and events 2010 / Calendar of meetings and events 2008/2009Further information about:UNFCCC meetings and events related to REDD Further submitted information about:Meetings and events related to REDD – by relevant organizations and stakeholders

REDD+ Partnership meetings: - Oslo Climate and Forest Conference, Norway, 27 May 2010- International Conference on the Major Forest Basins, Paris, 11 March 2010

Technical Assistance

Technical assistance, including both North–South and South–South cooperation initiatives in different areas of work, remote sensing methodology and ground based inventories as well as the necessary associated infrastructure will be essential in order to guarantee the implementation of adequate monitoring systems.

Data Collection Information submitted by:» U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

» U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EPA is helping developing countries build national inventory management systems and offers two sets of tools, consistent with UNFCCC reporting guidelines and available through the web-link below.

http://unfccc.int/methods_science/redd/technical_assistance/items/4532.php

http://unfccc.int/methods_science/redd/demonstration_activities/items/4536.php

http://unfccc.int/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/items/4537.php

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National System Templates that can accommodate varying levels of national capacity and documents and institutionalize the inventory management process.

Targeted data collection strategies and software tools to assist developing countries in moving to higher Tier IPCC methods.

In particular, the U.S. EPA—along with USAID and the University of Colorado—is working with forest inventory teams in developing countries to enhance technical capacity and develop sustainable inventory management systems. This work has included development of a software tool that provides support for estimating the majority of emissions and removals from Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry and Agriculture. Thus far, the program has assisted 7 Central American countries and is currently working with 6 Southeast Asian countries on their national greenhouse gas inventories for land use, land use change and forestry, and agriculture.

For more information on EPA’s GHG inventory capacity building programs, visit:< http://epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghginventorycapacitybuilding/index.html >

For more information on the ALU software program, visit:< http://www.nrel.colostate.edu/projects/ghgtool/ >

If you have additional questions regarding these tools, please contact U.S. EPA's Climate Change Division by sending an email to:< [email protected] >

Training Activities

Information submitted by:» Coalition for Rainforest Nations: Capacity Development for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (CD REDD)» U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)» U.S. Forest Service (USFS)

» Coalition for Rainforest Nations: Capacity Development for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (CD REDD)

The Coalition for Rainforest Nations is carrying out this capacity development initiative for REDD with the support of the GTZ (German Technical Cooperation Agency), the BMU (German Ministry of Environment), the FCPF (Forest Carbon Partnership Facility) of the World Bank, the GEF (Global Environmental Facility), the INPE (Brazilian Space Research Agency), the Indian Forest Service and GOFC-GOLD (Global Observation of Forest and Land Cover Dynamics).

"CD REDD will work at the international level: global workshops and training courses will be organized on topics of common interest and will provide the opportunity for information sharing among countries. CD REDD is open to all possible REDD countries (delegates from almost 40 countries will participate) and at least two persons from each country will be financially supported to attend all workshops. Experts from national institutions in charge of preparing

‘National Communications’, as required by the UNFCCC, will also be invited." (excerpt from the CD REDD concept note).

For more information on CD REDD, see the following pdf-file:CD REDD concept note (80 kB)

For more information on the Coalition for Rainforest Nations, visit:< http://www.rainforestcoalition.org >

» U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

USAID, along with the U.S. Department of State, spends approximately $90 million annually to reduce deforestation, increase sequestration, and enhance sustainable forest management. Some examples of USAID programs include:

Spending $30 million annually for conservation in the Amazon, including the Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon and over $100 million since 2002 to targeted conservation programs as part of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership.

Working with the Center for International Forestry (CIFOR) to create a suite of training modules on topics related to forests and climate change, including modules on carbon accounting, forest management, trading carbon from forests, and international policy.

Assessing forest conservation and natural resources management programs – in countries such as Indonesia, Liberia and Bolivia – to see how they can be redesigned, to better incorporate forest climate practices and policies.

For more information on USAID programs, visit:< http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/environment/climate/policies_prog/carbon.html > ,< http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/environment/forestry/index.html > and< http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/environment/biodiversity/pubs/biodiversity_conservation_forestry_2007.pdf >

» U.S. Forest Service (USFS)

USFS has developed research-based adaptation strategies, carbon sequestration models and a body of collaborative resource management practices applied in more than fifty countries around the world. Some of the relevant areas where the USFS is working:

Reducing deforestation and restoring degraded lands; Improving the management and conservation of forests and grasslands; Fostering the use of sustainably produced wood for energy, and as a substitute for

other more energy-intensive materials; and Research, decision support tools and innovative policies for the future.

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/technical_assistance/training_activities/application/pdf/cd_redd_concept_note.pdf

http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/environment/biodiversity/pubs/biodiversity_conservation_forestry_2007.pdf

In the past year, the USFS has continued to develop robust partnerships around the world to address the threat of climate change. USFS scientists are cooperating with the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) to quantify the contribution of mangrove forests to carbon sequestration and emissions. In collaboration with the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) and the UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), the USFS helped sponsor a large conference in Sweden focusing on the challenge of adapting forests ecosystems and dependent communities to climate change. Finally, the USFS is providing technical support to World Bank FCPF recipient countries such as Liberia, Vietnam and Mexico and other bilateral partners to improve inventory and forest management systems in order to advance global efforts at reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.

For more information, visit:< http://www.fs.fed.us/global/topic/climate_change/welcome.htm >

Other Technical Assistance

Information submitted by:» UNFCCC secretariat: Regional Capacity Building Project for Sustainable National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Management Systems in Southeast Asia (SEA GHG Project)

» UNFCCC secretariat: Regional Capacity Building Project for Sustainable National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Management Systems in Southeast Asia (SEA GHG Project)

The overall objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of SEA countries to improve the quality of their national GHG inventory for the development of sustainable inventory management systems.

Background:Based on the general mandate included in Article 8, paragraph 2 (c) of the Convention, as recalled in Decision 17/CP.8, the UNFCCC secretariat will facilitate assistance to non-Annex I Parties.

Participating Countries (having expressed interest)

1. Cambodia 5. Philippines

2. Indonesia 6. Singapore

3. Lao P.D.R. 7. Thailand

4. Malaysia 8. Viet Nam

Project duration: 3 years (2007–2010)

Specific project objectives are to:

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Strengthen the institutional arrangement, its functions, and operations of managing national GHG inventories;

Enhance technical capacity of designated personnel in each sector (special attention to Agriculture and LULUCF)

Improve national methodologies, Activity Data and Emissions Factors through regional networking;

Support the preparation of the Second National Communication and subsequent National Communications to the UNFCCC; and to

Develop sustainable inventory management systems in SEA.

Project components:

Component 1: Improving National Inventory Management Systems Component 2: Comprehensive multi-tier GHG software for Agriculture and

LULUCF (SEAALU software) Component 3: Targeted improvements to LULUCF sector (Forest land) Component 4: Targeted improvements to Agriculture sector Component 5: Targeted improvements to Energy sector

Milestones

June 2007, Manila, Philippines – Scoping Meeting- Introduced to the GHG Management Templates (Component 1)

April 2008, Singapore – Kick-off Workshop- Introduced to ALU software overview (at that time still being developed)- Introduced to ALU Workbooks including a workshop on how to fill in primary and secondary data (manual distributed) (Component 2)

July 2008, Tsukuba, Japan – Follow-up meeting (half day)- Reported on the progress of the use of Templates and ALU Workbook (Components 1 and 2)

October 2008, Manila, Philippines – First in-country Training on ALU Software (four day)- Training with real data collected (15 workbooks) - Satellite imagery to be used soon

November 2008, Thailand – In-country Training on ALU Software (four day)

Next Steps

Planning for the remaining in-country training sessions (early 2010)

Completion date of current project: September 2010

Potential replication of this pilot initiative in other regions (Africa 2010)

Demonstration Activities

Demonstration activities are essential in order to establish a basic stock of practical experiences related to REDD. This section informs about ongoing and planned demonstration activities by Parties, relevant organizations as well as joint initiatives.

Information submitted by:» Forest Carbon Partnership Facility » Kalimantan Forests and Climate Partnership» UN-REDD Programme

» Forest Carbon Partnership Facility

(The following information is also available in a French version (116 kB) and Spanish version (192 kB) )

The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), which became operational in June 2008, is a global partnership focused on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, forest carbon stock conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks (REDD+). The FCPF assists tropical and subtropical forest countries develop the systems and policies for REDD+ and provides them with performance-based payments for emission reductions. The FCPF complements the UNFCCC negotiations on REDD+ by demonstrating how REDD+ can be applied at the country level.

In its first two years, the FCPF has created a framework and processes for REDD+ readiness, which helps countries get ready for future systems of financial incentives for REDD+. Using this framework, each participating country develops an understanding of what it means to become ready for REDD+, in particular by developing reference scenarios, adopting a REDD+ strategy, designing monitoring systems and setting up REDD+ national management arrangements, in ways that are inclusive of the key national stakeholders.

The FCPF governance structure includes a 28-member Participants Committee elected by the REDD Country Participants and the financial contributors, six Observers nominated by forest-dependent indigenous peoples and other forest dwellers, NGOs and international organizations, and the World Bank. The World Bank acts as trustee for the Readiness Fund and the Carbon Fund, provides secretariat services, and delivery partner for the FCPF, providing technical support to the REDD Country Participants and conducting due diligence on matters such as fiduciary policies and environmental and social safeguards. It is expected that other entities will soon join the World Bank as delivery partners for the FCPF.

Thirty-seven REDD countries (14 in Africa, 15 in Latin America and the Caribbean, and eight in Asia and the Pacific) have been selected in the partnership. Eleven of these countries (Argentina, Costa Rica, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guyana, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Panama and the Republic of Congo) have so far submitted Readiness Preparation Proposals (R-PPs), which were reviewed by ad hoc Technical Advisory Panels and the

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Participants Committee. The World Bank is conducting due diligence on these proposals with a view to entering into readiness grant agreements of up to $3.6 million to assist these countries conduct the preparatory work they have proposed. Many more countries are already following in the footsteps of the first eleven and will be presenting their R-PPs at the upcoming Participants Committee meetings. All R-PPs are posted online at < www.forestcarbonpartnership.org >.

Fourteen financial contributors (Agence Française de Développement, Australia, Denmark, the European Union, Finland, Germany, Japan, The Nature Conservancy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States) have committed about $165 million to the FCPF ($115 million to the Readiness Fund and $50 million to the Carbon Fund). Discussions are ongoing with existing and new contributors (governments and organizations) about additional contributions.

The focus to date has been on REDD+ readiness, though it is expected that the Carbon Fund, which will provide payments for verified emission reductions from REDD+ programs in countries that have achieved, or made considerable progress towards, REDD+ readiness, will be launched in the course of 2010 as a public-private partnership.

The FCPF cooperates closely with other initiatives, in particular the UN-REDD Programme set up by FAO, UNDP and UNEP, and the Forest Investment Program jointly administered by the Multilateral Development Banks.

Summaries of all the FCPF meetings, including decisions made, are available at < www.forestcarbonpartnership.org/fcp/node/54 >.

A dashboard showing country progress in preparing for REDD+ is available at< www.forestcarbonpartnership.org/fcp/node/283 >.

REDD countries interested in joining the FCPF should send an expression of interest to < [email protected] >. Please note that the Participants Committee decided that selection of additional countries would depend on the results of an evaluation of the FCPF, which is ongoing, and sufficient financial resources being available.

More information on the FCPF is available at < www.forestcarbonpartnership.org >.

» Kalimantan Forests and Climate Partnership

Australia and Indonesia are currently working on a demonstration activity in the carbon rich peatland forests of Central Kalimantan – the Kalimantan Forests and Climate Partnership (KFCP). This Partnership is the first, large-scale demonstration activity of its kind in Indonesia. It trials an innovative, market-oriented approach to financing and implementing measures to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Australia has committed $30 million to establish the KFCP.

For more information on the KFCP visit: < http://www.climatechange.gov.au/international/publications/pubs/kalimantan.pdf >

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/international/publications/pubs/kalimantan.pdf

The KFCP is part of Australia’s International Forest Carbon Initiative (IFCI): < http://www.climatechange.gov.au/en/government/initiatives/international-forest-carbon-initiative.aspx >

More information about the IFCI can also be found under:< Country Specific Information >

» UN-REDD Programme

The UN-REDD ProgrammeThe UN-REDD Programme is the United Nations Collaborative initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) in developing countries. The Programme was launched in September 2008 to assist developing countries prepare and implement national REDD+ strategies, and builds on the convening power and expertise of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Support to CountriesThe Programme currently supports REDD+ readiness activities in nine pilot countries, spanning Africa, Asia and the Pacific and Latin America: Bolivia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Indonesia, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, United Republic of Tanzania, Viet Nam and Zambia. To-date, the UN-REDD Programme’s Policy Board has approved a total of US$42.6 million for eight of the Programme’s nine initial pilot countries. These funds help to support the development and implementation of national REDD+ strategies. National programmes in four UN-REDD pilot countries (DRC, Indonesia, Tanzania and Viet Nam) are now in their implementation phase.

While current funding is programmed for its nine pilot countries, the Programme has also welcomed 18 other countries to be observers to its Policy Board, and has given them access to many other benefits of the Programme, such as networking, participation in regional workshops and knowledge sharing, facilitated by the Programme’s interactive online workspace. These partner countries are: Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, the Philippines, Republic of Congo, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka and Sudan.

Click here for more information on UN-REDD National Programmes.

Global ActivitiesThe UN-REDD Programme brings together technical teams from around the world to help develop analyses and guidelines on issues such as measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) of carbon emissions and flows, ensuring that forests continue to provide multiple benefits for livelihoods and the environment, and supporting the engagement of Indigenous Peoples and civil society at all stages of the design and implementation of REDD+ strategies. The UN-REDD Programme also seeks to build consensus and knowledge about REDD+, to ensure a REDD+ mechanism is included in a post-2012 climate change agreement.

Click here for more information on the Programme’s Global Activities.

FundingNorway continues to be the UN-REDD Programme’s first and largest donor. Since the Programme was launched in the fall of 2008, Norway has committed US$52.2 million for 2008-2009, and another US$32.1 million for 2010. Denmark became the second donor country to join the UN-REDD Programme, committing US$2 million in June 2009. At the end of 2009, Spain announced its pledge of US$20.2 million to the UN-REDD Programme over a period of three years.

For more information on the UN-REDD Programme, visit < www.un-redd.org >.

Country Specific Information

This area shows country specific information submitted by Parties on existing and planned approaches to address REDD. This may for example be national programmes of work related to REDD or international initiatives to address REDD.

Information submitted by:» Australia: International Forest Carbon Initiative (IFCI) » Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Preparations for REDD-plus over the period 2010– 2012» Germany: Reducing Emissions from Deforestation in Developing Countries in a post 2012

climate regime – A Quantitative Analysis» Guyana: Experiences gained from undertaking work on REDD Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) activities » Norway: An Assessment of National Forest Monitoring Capabilities in Tropical Non-Annex I Countries, a report by GOFC-GOLD» Norway: Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries: An Options Assessment Report

» Australia: International Forest Carbon Initiative (IFCI)

The international community agreed in Bali that action must be taken now to address deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries and to establish the necessary systems and financial mechanisms to ensure long term emission reductions. The International Forest Carbon Initiative is Australia's contribution to this global effort.

The International Forest Carbon Initiative is a key part of Australia's international leadership on reducing emissions from deforestation. The Initiative will support international efforts to reduce deforestation through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It aims to demonstrate that reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation can be part of an equitable and effective international agreement on climate change.

A central element of the Initiative is its focus on developing practical demonstration activities in our region, particularly in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Australia has signed Forest Carbon Partnerships with both Indonesia and Papua New Guinea under the Initiative.

For more information on the International Forest Carbon Initiative visit: < http://www.climatechange.gov.au/international/publications/fs-ifci.html > The Kalimantan Forests and Climate Partnership (KFCP) is part of the IFCI. Find more information about the KFCP under:< Demonstration Activities >

» Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Preparations for REDD-plus over the period 2010–2012

The Government of the DRC is firmly committed to the international process of reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD-plus), with the objectives of contributing to the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, reduction of poverty, and the sustainable management of its forest resources, while taking into account the valuation of environmental services. There is a strong willingness to include REDD-plus as part of the country's social and economic development programmes and preparedness for REDD-plus over the period 2010–2012 has started.

The Ministry of the Environment, the Conservation of Nature and of Tourism (MECNT) of

the DRC has created the "National Coordination for REDD" (CN-REDD) that is responsible for steering and implementing the REDD-plus process at the national level, including preparation of a national REDD-plus strategy and building and ensuring technical, institutional and legal readiness and capacities. The Government is also working in close collaboration with the UN-REDD Programme, the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility and other organizations on a bilateral basis.

The following information has been submitted by the DRC as part of sharing their experiences on preparing for REDD-plus implementation in the country.

1. The REDD-plus readiness process in the DRC: reports and presentations:o Groupe de Travail Climat REDD (GTCR) de la société civile de la

République Democratique du Congo - Communiqué de presse sur la mission UN-REDD et FCPF (161 kB)

o Coordination Nationale REDD de la République Démocratique du Congo - Rapport des ateliers de pré-validation et de validation de la RPP, 18 et 19 février 2010 (502 kB)

o Readiness Plan for REDD (R-PP draft) by the DRC for the period 2010-2012, 02 March 2010 (3299 kB)

o Plan de Préparation de la REDD+ en RDC, présentation, 18 février 2010 (1634 kB)

o Le développement de la stratégie REDD - présentation at séminaire de validation du R-PP, 18 février 2010 (2952 kB)

o La RDC face au défi REDD+ - État d'avancement de l'ONU-REDD en RDC, presentation at side event: developpement de l'initiative REDD en Afrique Centrale, COP 15 at Copenhagen, 11 décembre 2009 (1777 kB)

o L'accès au financement "fast start" pour la RDC, présentation, 17 juin 2010 (721 kB)

o Plan de Préparation à la REDD (R-PP draft) 2010-2012 de la RDC, 02 mars 2010 (4899 kB)

2. Studies and/or papers on REDD-plus in the DRC:o The Democratic Republic of Congo's REDD+ Potential - Study by

the Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Tourism, DRC, December 2009 (1108 kB)

o Potentiel REDD+ de la RDC - Ministère de l'Environment, Conservation de la Nature et Tourisme, RDC, décembre 2009 (1265 kB)

o Rapport du atelier de sensibilisation et consultation des Parties prenantes de la province du Katanga sur le processus REDD en RD Congo tenu a Lubumbashi, 07 to 08 April 2010 (220 kB)

o ABC REDD - Comprendre REDD et ses enjeux, Réseau Ressources Naturelles (RRN), Dynamique des Groupes des Peuples Autochtones (DGPA), séptembre 2009 (250 kB)

3. Presentations on activities relating to REDD-plus in the DRC at various meetings/ events:

o The REDD+ challenge in DRC - presentation at Forest Day 3, COP

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/application/pdf/communique_de_presse_mission_conjointe_050310.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/compte_rendu_ateliers_prevalidation_et_validation_190210.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/eng_rpp_drc_version_020310.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/presentation_banque_mondiale_180210.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/presentation_construction_strategie_atelier_prevalidation_180210.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/presentation_copenhague_side_event_111209.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/presentation_finance_mecnt_170610.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/rpp_rdc_version_020310.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/eng_final_report_exploring_redd_potential_071209.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/rapport_final_exploration_potentiel_redd_071209.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/rapport_atelier_lubumbashi_080410.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/societe_civile_abc_redd_sept2009.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/eng_presentation_forest_day_131209.pdf

15 at Copenhagen, 13 December 2009 (1783 kB)o Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment in the Democratic

Republic of Congo - National Coordination REDD, 28 June 2010 (1132 kB)

o Le processus REDD+ en RDC - État d'avancement, organes de gestion et contraintes majeures, presentation, 20 January 2010 (1486 kB)

o Les négociations internationales pour la lutte contre le changement climatique, présentation, 19 juin 2010 (603 kB)

o Analyse exploratoire du potentiel REDD+ de la RDC, présentation, 07 décembre 2009 (603 kB)

o La RDC face au défi REDD, présentation aux Nations-Unies, réunion de l'equipe pays, 03 décembre 2009 (792 kB)

» Germany: Reducing Emissions from Deforestation in Developing Countries in a Post 2012 Climate Regime – A Quantitative Analysis

The final report of a German research project on REDD discusses data availability and methodological questions, especially for six countries (Brazil, Peru, Congo (Brazzaville), Madagascar, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea).

Emissions and removals from land-use, land use change and forestry activities in a post-Kyoto regime - quantitative analysis of a framework for reducing deforestation (2322 kB)Note: The main text of this report is in English, only the title and a 20 page summary are in German.

See also:< Methods and Tools – Other Methods and Tools >

» Guyana: Experiences gained from undertaking work on REDD Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) activities

The Government of Guyana has embarked on a national programme that aims to protect and maintain its forests in an effort to reduce global carbon emissions and at the same time attract resources to foster growth and development along a low carbon emissions path.

The cooperation between the Governments of Norway and Guyana expresses a willingness to work together to provide the world with a relevant, replicable model for how REDD+ can align the development objectives of forest countries with the world's need to combat climate change. The initiative will require the development of capacities for MRV of forest carbon stocks and changes.

The outcomes from the preparatory work on MRV for REDD+ in Guyana are presented in the documents below.

1. As an initial step to the implementation of a MRV system for Guyana, a road map for the development of a MRV system for REDD+ participation for

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/eng_presentation_sesa_fcpf_pc_280610.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/partage_lancement_processus_brazzaville_200110.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/presentation_dialogue_climat_ista_180610.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/presentation_dialogue_climat_ista_180610.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/presentation_onu_031209.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/methodologies/other/application/pdf/redd_uba_final_report_final_040908_cor.pdf

Guyana was designed, following a stakeholder participation session. The development of such a road map considered several aspects that were elaborated in a facilitation process and used in the preparation of Terms of Reference for developing a REDD MRV system.

Terms of Reference for Developing Capacities for a National Monitoring, Reporting and Verification System to support REDD+ participation of Guyana (1633 kB) , prepared by the Guyana Forestry Commission.

2. A workshop of 90 national experts and stakeholders, and a series of consultations with relevant agencies were conducted during 27–29 October 2009 in efforts to prepare Guyana's participation in REDD+ mechanisms. The workshop and the consultations produced significant progress to provide the foundations for developing the capacities for a REDD MRV system for Guyana. The results of this progress are contained in the following report:

Report and Summary of a Workshop and Consultation held on "Preparing Guyana's REDD+ participation: Developing capacities for monitoring, reporting and verification" (813 kB) , prepared by Prof. Dr. Martin Herold, Wageningen University, Center for Geoinformation, and Pradeepa Bholanath, Guyana Forestry Commission, for the Government of Norway.

» Norway: An Assessment of National Forest Monitoring Capabilities in Tropical Non-Annex I Countries, a report by GOFC-GOLD

The objective of this report was to specify and scope, for 99 tropical non-Annex I countries, the near term capacity development activities that would be required to implement an accurate forest area change and carbon monitoring system. The focus is on actions that can be taken over the next five years to prepare for participation in a future REDD-mechanism under the UNFCCC.

As such, the report provides relevant input and recommendations for MRV-activities and investments in REDD-preparatory processes, such as UNREDD and the FCPF.

The report has been co-sponsored by the Prince's Rainforest Project and the Government of Norway's International Forest and Climate Initiative.

An Assessment of National Forest Monitoring Capabilities in Tropical Non-Annex I Countries: Recommendations for Capacity Building (2095 kB)

For information on the Government of Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative, visit:< http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/md/Selected-topics/klima/the-government-of-norways-international-.html?id=548491 >

See also:

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/application/pdf/guyana_mrvs_draft_tor.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/application/pdf/guyana_mrv_workshop_report_nov09.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/redd_nat_capacity_report_herold_july09_publ.pdf

< Methodologies and Tools – Other Methodologies and Tools >

» Norway: Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries: An Options Assessment Report

A report prepared for the Government of Norway by the Meridian Institute assesses several important considerations for a future REDD mechanism under the UNFCCC, and strives to clarify and inform some of the critical choices that will need to be made about including REDD in a Copenhagen agreement.

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD): An Options Assessment Report (1326 kB) For more information and different language versions of the report, visit the REDD-OAR website:< http://www.REDD-OAR.org >

For information on the Government of Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative, visit:< http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/md/Selected-topics/klima/the-government-of-norways-international-.html?id=548491 >

Methodologies and Tools

Methodologies and tools to estimate and monitor changes in forest cover and associated carbon stocks and GHG emissions, incremental changes due to sustainable management of forest, and reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation are essential.

A combination of remote-sensing and ground-based assessments could be one suitable approach for estimating and monitoring reductions in emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. Different methodologies and tools exist that can be used to estimate emission reductions from deforestation and forest degradation, as well as carbon stock changes associated; new methodologies and tools are emerging.

IPCC Guidance

Remote Sensing

Ground Based Inventories

Other Methodologies and Tools

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/redd_oar_english.pdf

Information Sharing on Costs of Implementing Methodologies and Monitoring Systems

IPCC Guidance The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) guidelines and good practice guidance provide methodologies that can form the basis for how developing countries estimate and monitor emission reductions from deforestation and forest degradation and changes in forest carbon stocks.

Web link

IPCC-NGGIP IPCC-National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Programme

2006 IPCC Guidelines2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (5 Volumes)

GPG-LULUCFGood Practice Guidance for Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry

Degradation of ForestDefinitions and Methodological Options to Inventory Emissions from Direct Human-induced Degradation of Forests and Devegetation of Other Vegetation Types

GPG2000Good Practice Guidance and Uncertainty Management in National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (accepted and published 2000)

Revised 1996 IPCC Guidelines

Revised 1996 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (3 Volumes)(approved in 1996 and published in 1997)

Revised 1996 IPCC Guidelines Software

IPCC Greenhouse Gas Inventory Software for the Workbook (published in 1997; Microsoft Excel 5.0c or later version is necessary)

–IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (3 Volumes) (approved in 1994 and published in 1995, out of print, replaced by 1996 Revised Guidelines)

Remote Sensing

Information submitted by:» FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA 2010), Remote Sensing Survey» Global Observation of Forest and Land Cover Dynamics (GOFC-GOLD)» U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)» U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

»FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA 2010), Remote Sensing Survey

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its member countries and partners will conduct a global remote sensing survey of forests. This is part of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010 (FRA 2010).

For more information on the FRA 2010 and the Remote Sensing Survey, visit:< http://www.fao.org/forestry/fra2010-remotesensing/en/ >, and < http://www.fao.org/forestry/media/16300/1/0/ > (brochure),

» Global Observation of Forest and Land Cover Dynamics (GOFC-GOLD)

GOFC-GOLD is a panel of GTOS (Global Terrestrial Observing System) and its overall objective is to improve the quality and availability of observations of forests and land cover at regional and global scales and to produce useful, timely and validated information products from these data for a wide variety of users.

For more information on GOFC-GOLD, visit:< http://www.fao.org/gtos/gofc-gold/ >

GOFC-GOLD provides a sourcebook on methods and procedures for monitoring, measuring and reporting activities related to REDD. Find more information about the GOFC-GOLD REDD sourcebook under:< Other Methodologies and Tools >

In partnership with the Government of Norway, GOFC-GOLD has carried out a study to understand the needs to monitor REDD in the world's tropical forests. This study examines, in 99 tropical non-Annex I countries, the current monitoring capabilities and the availability of remote sensing data and makes specific recommendations for the near term capacity development activities that would be required to implement an accurate forest area change and carbon monitoring system. Find more information about this study at:< http://www.gofc-gold.uni-jena.de/redd/ > and under: < Other Methodologies and Tools >

» U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

NASA’s Land-cover and Land-Use Change (LCLUC) program within its Earth Science Enterprise seeks to further the scientific understanding of the consequences of land-cover and land-use change for continued provision of ecological goods and services, the carbon and water cycles and the management of natural resources. It uses NASA’s remote sensing technology to monitor global land cover change and improve understanding of human interaction with the environment, and thus provide a scientific foundation for sustainability, vulnerability and resilience of land systems and their use.

NASA LCLUC is also involved in a joint initiative with the US Geological Survey (USGS), called the “Global Land Survey” (GLS). Moderate resolution (c. 30m) data are useful for monitoring forest change, but the cost of using such data has been prohibitively high for some resources managers and scientists working in tropical forest countries. GLS will make freely available a global time-series of moderate resolution satellite data, preprocessed to be directly

comparable between dates (orthorectified) for studying forest and land cover change. Currently NASA and USGS are generating a data set for c. 2005, which will complement previous global data sets for 1980, 1990, and 2000. The plan for the 2010 data set is to develop this into an international initiative in the framework of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), by including data from various international satellites of similar resolution. Partnerships are currently being sought for this international collaboration.

NASA LCLUC also supports several large regional science campaigns and programs, including the Large Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in Amazonia, the Central African Regional Program for the Environment, the Northern Eurasian Earth Science Partnership Initiative, and the Monsoon Asia Integrated Regional Study. LCLUC is also a contributor to the international Global Observation of Forest and Land Cover Dynamics (GOFC-GOLD) program, a project of the Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS).

For more information on NASA’s LULUC program, visit:< http://lcluc.umd.edu/index.asp >

» U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

USGS has a record of partnerships with developing countries studying land use, resource management, and climate related issues. The international science team at the USGS' Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (EROS) has cooperative projects with developing countries, using satellite based data to monitor the changes to land cover features. Additionally, the North American Node of UNEP GRID, located at the USGS EROS Center, is in the forefront of applying information technology tools such as remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and web mapping to address the relationships between the environment and human populations. Utilizing the expert knowledge of staff and visiting scientists, the information created with these tools provide policy-makers a scientific basis for making decisions.

USGS is also releasing satellite data at no cost. By the end of 2008 the entire archive of data collected from the Landsat series, as far back as 1972 and current daily new acquisitions, will be available over the Internet. This release will make land observation data available to a global science community for monitoring land surface changes over a multi-decade period.

Landsat scenes can be previewed and downloaded using the USGS Global Visualization Viewer at < http://glovis.usgs.gov > or through Earth Explorer at < http://earthexplorer.usgs.gov >.

Other Methodologies and Tools

Information submitted by:» BioCarbon Fund, World Bank: Methodology for Estimating Reductions of GHG Emissions from Mosaic Deforestation» Germany: Reducing Emissions from Deforestation of Developing Countries in a post 2012 climate regime – a Quantitative Analysis » GOFC-GOLD: A Sourcebook of Methods and Procedures for Monitoring, Measuring and Reporting

» John O. Niles: Forest Carbon Stock Estimates for 61 Developing Countries » The Monitoring Matters Network: Local Participation in Natural Resource Monitoring – a Characterization of Approaches» Norway: An Assessment of National Forest Monitoring Capabilities in Tropical non-Annex I Countries, a report by GOFC-GOLD

» BioCarbon Fund, World Bank: Methodology for Estimating Reductions of GHG Emissions from Mosaic Deforestation - Updated: December, 2008

Description: The methodology is for estimating and monitoring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of project activities that reduce mosaic deforestation. Carbon stock enhancement of degraded and secondary forests that would be deforested in absence of the RED project activity is also included in this methodology. The underlying conceptual approach of this methodology is based on drafts of the AFOLU Guidance Document of the Voluntary Carbon Standard. The methodologies is currently being used by a number of projects around the world, including the Madagascar Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor Project.

Methodology for Estimating Reductions of GHG Emissions from Mosaic Deforestation (1394 kB)

For more information on the BioCarbon Fund, visit:< http://wbcarbonfinance.org/Router.cfm?Page=BioCF >

» Germany: Reducing Emissions from Deforestation of Developing Countries in a Post 2012 Climate Regime - a Quantitative Analysis

The final report of a German research project on REDD discusses data availability and methodological questions, especially for six countries (Brazil, Peru, Congo (Brazzaville), Madagascar, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea).

Emissions and removals from land-use, land use change and forestry activities in a post-Kyoto regime - a quantitative analysis of a framework for reducing deforestation (2322 kB) Note: The main text of this report is in English, only the title and a 20 page summary are in German.

See also:< Country Specific Information >

» GOFC-GOLD: A Sourcebook of Methods and Procedures for Monitoring, Measuring and Reporting

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/methodologies/other/application/pdf/biocf_redd_mosaic_methodology_15_dec_2008.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/methodologies/other/application/pdf/redd_uba_final_report_final_040908_cor.pdf

This sourcebook is the outcome of an ad-hoc REDD working group of GOFC-GOLD (Global Observation of Forest and Land Cover Dynamics) that has been active since the initiation of the UNFCCC REDD process in 2005. It provides a consensus perspective from the global community of earth observation and carbon experts on methodological issues relating to quantifying carbon impacts of implementation activities to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation in developing countries (REDD).

The current version is an update of the July 2009 edition, including a COP15 focus. It is to be understood as a living document. Further methods and technical details can be specified and added with evolving political negotiations and decisions. Respective communities are invited to provide comments and feedback to evolve a more detailed and refined technical-guidelines document in the future.

GOFC-GOLD, 2009, A sourcebook of methods and procedures for monitoring and reporting anghropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and removals caused by deforestation, gains and losses of carbon stocks in forests remaining forests, and forestation. GOFC-GOLD Report version COP15-1, (GOFC-GOLD Project Office, Natural Resources Canada, Alberta, Canada) (13554 kB)

This updated version of the GOFC-GOLD REDD sourcebook is also available online at:< http://www.gofc-gold.uni-jena.de/redd/sourcebook/Sourcebook_Version_Nov_2009_cop15-1.pdf >

For more information on the REDD working group of GOFC-GOLD, visit:< http://www.gofc-gold.uni-jena.de/sites/deforest.php >

Find more information about GOFC-GOLD under:< Remote Sensing >

» John O. Niles: Forest Carbon Stock Estimates for 61 Developing Countries

A peer-reviewed paper submitted by Mr. John O. Niles, on behalf of the Tropical Forest Group, addresses the issues of monitoring and estimating tropical forest carbon stocks. The paper has tabular information with multiple estimates of total forest carbon stocks for many developing countries. The IPCC guidelines (Tier 1) are used for one of the models, but the authors also use other models.

Monitoring and estimating tropical forest carbon stocks: making REDD a reality (614 kB)

» The Monitoring Matters Network: Local Participation in Natural Resource Monitoring – A Characterization of Approaches

No system exists to guide the development and expansion of natural resource monitoring schemes. To help develop such a protocol, the authors present a typology of monitoring categories, defined by their degree of local participation, ranging from no local involvement with

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/methodologies/other/application/pdf/sourcebook_version_nov_2009_cop15-1.pdf

http://www.gofc-gold.uni-jena.de/redd/sourcebook/Sourcebook_Version_Nov_2009_cop15-1.pdf

http://www.gofc-gold.uni-jena.de/redd/sourcebook/Sourcebook_Version_July_2009_cop14-2.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/application/pdf/env_res_letters_forest_carbon.pdf

monitoring undertaken by professional researchers to an entirely local effort with monitoring undertaken by local people. The strengths and weaknesses of each monitoring category are assessed. Locally based monitoring can lead to rapid decisions to solve the key threats affecting natural resources, can empower local communities to better manage their resources, and can refine sustainable-use strategies to improve local livelihoods.

For more information on the proposed typology of monitoring schemes, see:Local Participation in Natural Resource Monitoring: a Characterization of Approaches (771

kB)

For more information on locally based natural resource monitoring, visit:< http://www.monitoringmatters.org/publications.htm >

See also:< Information Submitted by Stakeholders – Other information related to REDD >

» Norway: An Assessment of National Forest Monitoring Capabilities in Tropical non-Annex I Countries, a report by GOFC-GOLD

The objective of this report was to specify and scope, for 99 tropical non-Annex I countries, the near term capacity development activities that would be required to implement an accurate forest area change and carbon monitoring system. The focus is on actions that can be taken over the next five years to prepare for participation in a future REDD-mechanism under the UNFCCC.

As such, the report provides relevant input and recommendations for MRV-activities and investments in REDD-preparatory processes, such as UNREDD and the FCPF.

An Assessment of Forest Monitoring Capabilities in Tropical non-Annex I Countries: Recommendations for Capacity Building (2095 kB)

Find more information on the report and on the Government of Norway's International Forest and Climate Initiative under:< Country Specific Information >

Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF)

Background

The rate of build-up of CO2 in the atmosphere can be reduced by taking advantage of the fact that carbon can accumulate in vegetation and soils in terrestrial ecosystems. Any process, activity or mechanism which removes a greenhouse gas from the atmosphere is referred to as a "sink."

more>>

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/application/pdf/local_participation_in_natural_resource_monitoring_a_characterization_of_approaches.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/methods_science/redd/country_specific_information/application/pdf/redd_nat_capacity_report_herold_july09_publ.pdf

Issues and agenda item topics relating to LULUCF

Reducing emissions from deforestation in developing countries LULUCF under the Convention LULUCF under the Kyoto Protocol Harvested Wood Products

Cooperation with other organizations

The emergence of and continuing significance of issues related to LULUCF has stimulated cooperation with many organizations and institutions with forestry and agriculture experiences.

The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF). The UNFF is an intergovernmental process with the objective of promoting the management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests. It succeeded a five-year period (1995-2000) of forest policy dialogue facilitated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Forests (IPF) and the Intergovernmental Forum on Forests (IFF).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). For example, the forestry department of FAO has considerable experience in building capacity in developing countries and in assessing the global status of forests. Its work includes the development of definitions and the publication of the Global Forest Resources Assessment as a contribution to knowledge on the state of the world’s forests.

The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF). The CPF is an informal body intended to foster cooperation and coordination among international organizations working on forest issues. Among its initiatives, the CPF has created a task force on streamlining reporting, to explore ways to harmonize and improve reporting on forest issues under different international processes, including the UNFCCC.

Emissions Resulting from Fuel used for International Transport: Aviation and Marine "Bunker Fuels"

Background In accordance with the IPCC Guidelines for the preparation of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories, emissions from international aviation and maritime transport (also known as international bunker fuel emissions) should be calculated as part of the national GHG inventories of Parties, but should be excluded from national totals and reported separately. These emissions are not subject to the limitation and reduction commitments of Annex I Parties under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol.

Recent developments SBSTA

The SBSTA, at its twenty-ninth, thirtieth and thirty-first sessions, received information from the secretariats of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on relevant ongoing work within these two organizations on emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport.

During SBSTA 31, ICAO (94 kB) and IMO (95 kB) delivered statements informing Parties of their work relevant to emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport. AWG-LCA

International bunker fuels has been a subject of discussions under the AWG-LCA in the context of paragraph 1b(iv) of the Bali Action Plan, cooperative sectoral approaches and sector-specific actions. In this context, various options have been put forward for discussions by Parties.

International bunker fuels was included in the mitigation chapter, and in the context of cooperative sectoral approaches and sector-specific actions, of the negotiating text (FCCC/AWGLCA/2009/8, paragraphs 135-138) prepared by the Chair of the AWG-LCA for the sixth session of the AWG-LCA held in Bonn, Germany, on 1-12 June 2009. This negotiating text included three options, proposed by Parties, for taking action on international bunker fuels.

During the sixth session of the AWG-LCA, Parties provided general comments on structure and content, stated reservations and objections to elements of the negotiating text, and proposed additions and modifications. This resulted in a revised negotiating text which expanded the options on international bunker fuels(FCCC/AWGLCA/2009/INF.1, paragraphs 135-138).

During the subsequent informal meeting of the AWG-LCA held in Bonn, Germany, on 10–14 August 2009, the AWG-LCA undertook further work on the revised negotiating text. However, it did not include discussions specific to international bunker fuels (FCCC/AWGLCA/2009/INF.2).

In preparation for the first part of the seventh session of the AWG-LCA, held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 28 September to 9 October, the facilitator (in his role of helping the Chair of the AWG-LCA to support Parties) prepared background material and relevant additional information to help Parties advance discussions on international bunker fuels. (FCCC/AWGLCA/2009/INF.2/Add.1, page 60 and FCCC/AWGLCA/2009/INF.2/Add.2, pages 3-8).

The AWG-LCA, at its resumed seventh session, held in Barcelona, Spain, 2-6 November 2009, continued discussions on international bunker fuels in the context of cooperative sectoral approaches and sector-specific actions (paragraph 1b(iv) of the Bali Action Plan). During the two parts of AWG-LCA 7, three non-papers were prepared by the facilitator on cooperative sectoral approaches (non-papers 2, 17 and 49), with each non-paper superseding the previous one. The last non-paper was included in the report of the seventh session (FCCC/AWGLCA/2009/14, pages 101-102), as part of the compilation of texts contained in the latest available non-papers produced by the chairs, co-chairs and facilitators of the groups during

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the seventh session of the AWG-LCA.

At the eighth session of the AWG-LCA, held in Copenhagen on 7-15 December 2009, relevant text on international bunker fuels contained in the report of AWG-LCA 7 served as a basis for bilateral informal consultations held by the co-facilitators with Parties. The text prepared by the co-facilitators as a result of their consultations in the context of the AWG-LCA was distributed to Parties at a meeting of a contact group on Long-term Cooperative Action, in the context of the Conference of the Parties, on 17 December 2009. Such text has been included in a document which presents the work undertaken by the Conference of the Parties at its fifteenth session on the basis of the report of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action under the Convention (FCCC/CP/2010/2).

Next steps

The SBSTA shall further consider issues relevant to this agenda item at its thirty-second session (May–June 2010), in accordance with the conclusions agreed upon at its twenty-eight session (FCCC/SBSTA/2008/6, paras 117-119).

The COP, by its ( Decision 1/CP.15) extended the mandate of the AWG-LCA with one year. The AWG-LCA may continue, at its forthcoming sessions, its deliberations on the issue of international bunker fuels in the context of the paragraph 1 b (iv) of the Bali Action Plan.

Earlier sessions

The SBSTA, at its twenty-eighth session, received information from the secretariats of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on ongoing work within these two organizations on emissions from fuel used for international aviation and maritime transport.

The SBSTA recognized the need to continue the cooperation and information exchange between ICAO, IMO and the UNFCCC.

Research

Better understanding of the science behind climate change and the evidence and information acquired from evolving understanding of the physical, natural, social and economic aspects of climate change provide an essential basis for issues under consideration in the UNFCCC process. The need for a better understanding of the global climate system and more accurate data on its variability and change are addressed in the Convention, which calls on Parties to promote and cooperate in research and systematic observation of the climate system, including through support to existing international and intergovernmental programmes and networks or organizations and exchange of information (see Articles 4.1(g,h) and 5). In doing so, the


Convention commits Parties to cooperate in improving the capacities of developing countries to participate in research and systematic observation.

The UNFCCC secretariat works in close collaboration with a variety of international and regional research programmes and organizations active in climate change-related research and facilitates dialogue and communication on the research needs and priorities expressed by Parties of the Convention to the scientific community.

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Updates on negotiations

Meetings under the SBSTA research dialogue in the context of decision 9/CP.11 have established continuity and are taking place at regular intervals during every second session of the SBSTA.

The research dialogue held during SBSTA 32 (3 June 2010) was enhanced from previous dialogues by allowing more time for in-depth consideration by Parties of updates on emerging scientific findings and developments provided by regional and international research programmes and organizations, and with time devoted to presentations by Parties.

In addition to the presentations delivered during the research dialogue meeting, relevant information was also provided prior to the session. Views of Parties on topics for discussion at SBSTA 32 research dialogue meeting are contained in document FCCC/SBSTA/2010/MISC.4, and updates on developments in research activities relevant to the needs of the Convention submitted by regional and international climate change research programmes and organizations are included in document FCCC/SBSTA/2010/MISC.6.

SBSTA 32 recalled the valuable role that the research dialogue is playing in informing deliberations within the UNFCCC process, and agreed that the dialogue should be continued at SBSTA 34 and beyond.

In order to allow further in-depth consideration to be given to issues addressed in the research dialogue, the SBSTA requested the secretariat to organize a workshop in conjunction with SBSTA 34 on this matter. Parties were invited to provide to the secretariat, by 20 September 2010, their views on this workshop.

The SBSTA also noted the need to further enhance interaction between the science and policy communities by strengthening the research dialogue, and identified possible ways to enhance its effectiveness. Parties were also invited to provide their views in this regard, including on:

Better identification and communiction of research themes and topics of interest to policymakers;

Greater opportunities for developing countries to present research results and related capacity-building activities;

Further activities to share information; Identification of additional ways to communicate research outcomes and findings to

Parties.


In its deliberations, the SBSTA also:

Noted the challenges of communicating research results, including indication of level of confidence and uncertainty, effectively to end-users and to a wider audience, including the media and the public;

Relevant to this challenge, welcomed the progress made in development of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) under the WMO and its partner organizations;

Invited the WMO to report, under the research dialogue, on progress made on the development of the GFCS;

Recognized the need to engage observation programmes in the research dialogue; and Encouraged the enhancement of existing efforts by Parties and research programmes and

organizations to build research capacity in developing countries, including by strengthening research at regional climate centres.

For the full text of the SBSTA 32 conclusions on research and systematic observation, see FCCC/SBSTA/2010/6, paragrapghs 42-54.

Next steps: Outlook for SBSTA 33 (November-December 2010) and SBSTA 34 (June 2011)

Parties have been invited to provide, by 20 September 2010, their views on:

possible ways to enhance the effectiveness of the dialogue in the future; a workshop to be organized in conjunction with SBSTA 34 to allow further in-depth

consideration to be given to issues addressd in the research dialogue; and ways to make available information from the research programmes and organizations on

the UNFCCC website.

The secretariat will make this information available as a miscellaneous document prior to SBSTA 33.

At SBSTA 33, research programmes and organizations are invited to provide updated information on emerging scientific findings and research outcomes.

In conjunction with SBSTA 34, the secretariat, under the guidance of the Chair of the SBSTA, will organize a workshop, to allow further in-depth consideration to be given to issues addressed in the research dialogue.

The next SBSTA research dialogue meeting will be organized during SBSTA 34. Research programmes and organizations are encouraged to continue to provide, for consideration under the research dialogue, information on developments in research activities outlined in document FCCC/SBSTA/2007/4, paragraph 47 (a-f), taking into account views expressed by Parties, priorities emerging within the UNFCCC process and activities undertaken in support of the IPCC towards the preparation of the AR5.

Research activities relevant to the needs of the Convention, contained in FCCC/SBSTA/2007/4, paragraphs 47 (a-f), include the following:

1. Emerging scientific findings;

2. Research planning activities (including in response to key uncertainties and research needs identified by the IPCC or raised by Parties);

3. Research priorities, and gaps in the implementation of these priorities; 4. Research capacity-building activities, particularly in developing countries; 5. Regional climate change research networks; 6. Relevant communication issues.

Other issues of relevance to climate change research are also being considered under other agenda items, such as under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. In particular, SBSTA 33 will have before it the outcomes from a technical workshop on how regional centres and networks undertaking work relevant to climate change could collaborate (Samoa, 2-5 March 2010).

Recent and earlier sessions

Research and systematic observation has been a regular and separate agenda item of the SBSTA since its seventeenth session (October 2002).

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Research dialogue

The importance of scientific research in meeting the needs of the Convention was reinforced by decision 9/CP.11, which laid the foundation for enhanced communication between the

scientific community and Parties by requesting the SBSTA to regularly consider research needs and systematic observation relating to the Convention in order to inform Parties about ongoing and planned activities of regional and international climate change research programmes, and to communicate Parties’ views on research needs and priorities to the scientific community, as necessary; and inviting “national, regional and international climate change research programmes and organizations to consider research needs, as viewed by the Parties and communicated to the scientific community by the SBSTA, and to communicate to the SBSTA how these programmes and organizations are addressing the research needs of the Convention.”

In response to this request, the SBSTA has initiated a dialogue between Parties and regional and international climate change research programmes and organizations on research needs under the Convention in the context of decision 9/CP.11, which regularly takes place during every second SBSTA session.

As part of this dialogue, relevant regional and international research programmes and organizations are invited to provide information on developments in research activities relevant to the needs of the Convention, inculding emerging scientific findings, research planning activities, research priorities and gaps, research capacity-building activities, particularly in developing countries, regional climate change research networks and relevant communication issues (see FCCC/SBSTA/2007/4, para. 47(a-f))

Previous research dialogue meetings



SBSTA 32 dialogue on developments in research activities relevant to the needs of the Convention

SBSTA 30 dialogue on developments in research activities relevant to the needs of the Convention

Informal discussion on developments in research activities SBSTA 28

Informal discussion on a more effective dialogue between Parties and regional and international climate change research programmes and organizations SBSTA 26

Special side event on research needs relating to the Convention SBSTA 24

Nairobi Work Programme on Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change

Research is one of the nine work areas of the Nairobi Work Programme (NWP) on Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change. This work area aims to promote research on adaptation options and the development and diffusion of technologies, know-how, and practices for adaptation, particularly addressing identified adaptation priorities and building on lessons learned from current adaptation projects and strategies.

SBSTA 28 encouraged greater consideration of adaptation in future sessions of the research dialogue. Adaptation-related research needs can be found in FCCC/SBSTA/2007/12.

More information related on Nairobi Work Programme

Systematic Observation

Worldwide systematic observation of the climate system is a key prerequisite for advancing scientific knowledge on climate change. The Convention calls on Parties to promote and cooperate in systematic observation of the climate system, including through support to existing international programmes and networks, as indicated in Articles 4.1(g) and 5 of the Convention. A key dimension for the implementation of those Articles has been the cooperation with the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) secretariat of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and other agencies participating in WMO's Climate Agenda. more >>

Update on negotiations

COP 15 (Copenhagen, December 2009) adopted a decision on Systematic climate observations, which inter alia:

Urges Parties and invites relevant United Nations agencies and international organizations to work towards addressing the priorities and gaps identified in the report on progress with the GCOS Implementation Plan (FCCC/SBSTA/2009/MISC.7), in particular the implementation of the regional action plans that were developed during 2001-2006, and ensuring sustained long-term operation of essential in situ networks, especially for the oceanic and terrestrial domains, including through provision of the necessary resources.

Encourages Parties in a position to do so to support sustaining climate observations over the long term in developing countries (especially in LDCs and SIDS);

Invites GCOS to update, by SBSTA 33, the GCOS Implementation Plan, taking into account emerging needs in climate observation, in particular those relating to adaptation activities;

Encourages GTOS to implement the framework for the preparation of guidance materials, standards and reporting guidelines for terrestrial observing systems for climate, as a joint terrestrial framework mechanism between relevant agencies of the UN and ISO;

Encourages the CEOS to continue coordinating and supporting the implementation of the satellite component of the GCOS;

Urges Parties that support space agencies involved in global observations to enable continued implementation of actions identified in the updated report of the CEOS (FCCC/SBSTA/2008/MISC.11), in order to meet the relevant needs of the Convention, in particular by ensuring long-term continuity of observations and data availability.

For the full text of the COP decision on Systematic climate observations, see here.

COP 15 further noted with appreciation the outcome of World Climate Conference-3 (Geneva, 31 August to 4 September 2009) organized by the WMO and its partner organizations, in particular the decision to establish a Global Framework for Climate Services to strengthen the production, availability, delivery and application of science-based climate prediction and services.

SBSTA 31

SBSTA 31 (December 2009) was provided with the provisional update of the GCOS implementation plan (FCCC/SBSTA/2009/MISC.12), which was welcomed by the SBSTA.

SBSTA 31 also welcomed the information on the outcome of World Climate Conference-3 (Geneva, 31 August to 4 September 2009), provided by WMO.

For the full text of the SBSTA 31 conclusions on research and systematic observation, see FCCC/SBSTA/2009/8, paragraphs 35-42.

Next steps: Outlook for SBSTA 32 (May-June 2010) and SBSTA 33 (November-December 2010)

SBSTA 32 will consider issues related to research.

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For SBSTA 33, the following reports have been invited:

An update of the GCOS implementation plan (by the GCOS secretariat) A report on the results of the implementation of the framework for climate-related

terrestrial observations and on the elaboration of a work plan for developing observational standards and protocols for the 13 terrestrial ECVs assessed (by the GTOS secretariat)

A report on progress made on efforts by CEOS in meeting the relevant needs of the Convention (by CEOS).

Other issues of relevance to systematic observation are also under consideration under other agenda items, such as under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. In particular, SBSTA 33 will have before it the outcomes from a technical workshop on how regional centres and networks undertaking work relevant to climate change could collaborate (Samoa, 2-5 March 2010).

Recent sessions

SBSTA 30 (Bonn, June 2009), expressed its appreciation for the following reports:

Report on progress with the GCOS implementation plan (FCCC/SBSTA/2009/MISC.7); A synthesis report on national information on systematic observations for climate

(FCCC/SBSTA/2009/MISC.7/Add.1); A report on progress in assessing the status of the development of standards for essential

climate variables in the terrestrial domain (FCCC/SBSTA/2009/MISC.8); A report on progress made by space agencies involved in global observations in

implementing actions in response to the GCOS implementation plan (FCCC/SBSTA/2008/MISC.11).

Following consideration of the above reports, the SBSTA, inter alia:

Noted the priorities stated in the GCOS progress report; and Invited GCOS to provide a provisional updated implementation plan in conjunction with

a provisional estimation of costs prior to COP 15.

For the full text of the SBSTA 30 conclusions on research and systematic observation, see FCCC/SBSTA/2009/3.

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Recent and earlier sessions

Research and systematic observation has been a regular and separate agenda item of the SBSTA since its seventeenth session (October 2002).

Other Methodological Issues

Hydrofluorocarbons and Perfluorocarbons Brazilian Proposal Single projects Review of methodological work Cooperation with the IPCC Links to sources of data on greenhouse gas emissions and to socio-economic data and

tools

Parties & Observers

Parties

The Convention divides countries into three main groups according to differing commitments:

Annex I Parties include the industrialized countries that were members of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) in 1992, plus countries with economies in transition (the EIT Parties), including the Russian Federation, the Baltic States, and several Central and Eastern European States.

Annex II Parties consist of the OECD members of Annex I, but not the EIT Parties. They are required to provide financial resources to enable developing countries to undertake emissions reduction activities under the Convention and to help them adapt to adverse effects of climate change. In addition, they have to "take all practicable steps" to promote the development and transfer of environmentally friendly technologies to EIT Parties and developing countries. Funding provided by Annex II Parties is channelled mostly through the Convention’s financial mechanism.

Non-Annex I Parties are mostly developing countries. Certain groups of developing countries are recognized by the Convention as being especially vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change, including countries with low-lying coastal areas and those prone to desertification and drought. Others (such as countries that rely heavily on income from fossil fuel production and commerce) feel more vulnerable to the potential economic impacts of climate change response measures. The Convention emphasizes activities that promise to answer the special needs and concerns of these vulnerable countries, such as investment, insurance and technology transfer.

The 49 Parties classified as least developed countries (LDCs) by the United Nations are given special consideration under the Convention on account of their limited capacity to respond to climate change and adapt to its adverse effects. Parties are urged to take full account of the special situation of LDCs when considering funding and technology-transfer activities.

Observer organizations

Several categories of observer organizations also attend sessions of the COP and its subsidiary bodies. These include representatives of United Nations secretariat units and bodies, such as UNDP, UNEP and UNCTAD, as well as its specialized agencies and related organizations, such as the GEF and WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Observer organizations include intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), such as the OECD and International Energy Agency (IEA), along with non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Over 1,297 NGOs and 83 IGOs are admitted as observers. The NGOs represent a broad spectrum of interests, and embrace representatives from business and industry, environmental groups, farming and agriculture, indigenous populations, local governments and municipal authorities, research and academic institutes, labour unions, women and gender and youth groups. Constituency groupings have emerged from the above groups to facilitate interaction.

Parties to the Convention and Observer States

Afghanistan Germany Palau

Albania ** Ghana Panama

Algeria Greece Papua New Guinea

Andorra* Grenada Paraguay

Angola Guatemala Peru

Antigua and Barbuda

Guinea Philippines

Argentina Guinea-Bissau Poland**

Armenia ** Guyana Portugal

Australia Haiti Qatar

Austria Holy See* Republic of Korea

Azerbaijan HondurasRepublic of Moldova **

Bahamas Hungary** Romania**

Bahrain IcelandRussian Federation **

Bangladesh India Rwanda

Barbados IndonesiaSaint Kitts and Nevis

Belarus **Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Saint Lucia

Belgium IraqSaint Vincent and the Grenadines

Belize Ireland Samoa

Benin Israel San Marino

Bhutan Italy **Sao Tome and Principe

Bolivia Jamaica Saudi Arabia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Japan Senegal

Botswana Jordan Serbia

Brazil Kazakhstan ** Seychelles

Brunei Darussalam

Kenya Sierra Leone

Bulgaria** Kiribati Singapore

Burkina Faso Kuwait Slovakia **

Burundi Kyrgyzstan Slovenia **

CambodiaLao People's Democratic Republic

Solomon Islands

Cameroon Latvia Somalia

Canada Lebanon South Africa

Cape Verde Lesotho Spain

Central African Republic

Liberia Sri Lanka

ChadLibyan Arab Jamahiriya

Sudan

Chile Liechtenstein ** Suriname

China Lithuania Swaziland

Colombia Luxembourg Sweden

Comoros Madagascar Switzerland

Congo MalawiSyrian Arab Republic

Cook Islands Malaysia Tajikistan

Costa Rica Maldives Thailand

Croatia ** MaliThe former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Cuba Malta Timor-Leste

Cyprus Marshall Islands Togo

Czech Republic **

Mauritania Tonga

Côte d'Ivoire MauritiusTrinidad and Tobago


Mexico Tunisia


Micronesia (Federated States of)

Turkey **

Denmark Monaco ** Turkmenistan **

Djibouti Mongolia Tuvalu

Dominica Montenegro Uganda

Dominican Republic

Morocco Ukraine **

Ecuador Mozambique **United Arab Emirates

Egypt MyanmarUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

El Salvador NamibiaUnited Republic of Tanzania

Equatorial Guinea

NauruUnited States of America

Eritrea Nepal Uruguay

Estonia Netherlands Uzbekistan **

Ethiopia New Zealand Vanuatu

European Union NicaraguaVenezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Fiji Niger Viet Nam

Finland Nigeria Yemen

France Niue Zambia

Gabon Norway Zimbabwe

Gambia Oman

Georgia ** Pakistan

* Observer State** Party for which there is a specific COP and/or CMP decision

List of Annex I Parties to the Convention

Annex I

Australia

Austria

Belarus **

Belgium

Bulgaria

Canada

Croatia **

Czech Republic **

Denmark

Estonia

European Union

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy **

Japan

Latvia

Liechtenstein **

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Monaco **

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russian Federation **

Slovakia **

Slovenia **

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Turkey **

Ukraine **




List of Non-Annex I Parties to the Convention

Non-Annex I

Afghanistan

Albania **

Algeria

Angola

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia **

Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belize

Benin

Bhutan

Bolivia


Botswana

Brazil

Brunei Darussalam

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cambodia

Cameroon

Cape Verde


Chad

Chile

China

Colombia

Comoros

Congo

Cook Islands

Costa Rica

Cuba

Cyprus

Côte d'Ivoire



Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Fiji


Gabon

Gambia

Georgia

Ghana

Grenada

Guatemala

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Guyana

Haiti

Honduras

India

Indonesia

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Iraq

Israel

Jamaica

Jordan

Kazakhstan **

Kenya

Kiribati

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan


Lebanon

Lesotho

Liberia

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

Madagascar

Malawi

Malaysia

Maldives

Mali

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mauritania

Mauritius

Mexico


Mongolia

Montenegro

Morocco

Mozambique

Myanmar

Namibia

Nauru

Nepal

Nicaragua

Niger

Nigeria

Niue

Oman

Pakistan

Palau

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Qatar

Republic of Korea

Republic of Moldova **

Rwanda

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia


Samoa

San Marino

Sao Tome and Principe

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Serbia

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Singapore

Solomon Islands

Somalia

South Africa

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Suriname

Swaziland

Syrian Arab Republic

Tajikistan

Thailand


Timor-Leste

Togo

Tonga

Trinidad and Tobago

Tunisia

Turkmenistan **

Tuvalu

Uganda

United Arab Emirates

United Republic of Tanzania

Uruguay

Uzbekistan **

Vanuatu


Viet Nam

Yemen

Zambia

Zimbabwe


National focal points

Country

Person

Ministry/Organization

Address

Phone

Fax Email

Direct phone

Direct fax

Direct email

Afghanistan

Mr. Mohammad Hanif Ahmadzai, Deputy Director, United Nations and International Conferences Department

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kabul

(93) 7-0010-4102

[email protected]

Albania

Ms. Laureta Dibra, Chief of Water, Air and Climate Change Sector

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Administration

Rruga e Durresit, No. 27 Tirana

(355-4) 22-4996

(355-4) 27-0630

[email protected]

(355-4) 227-0627

[email protected]

Algeria

M. Kamel Djemouai, Sous-directeur et point focal nationale l'UNFCCC

Ministère de l'aménagement du territoire, de l'environnement et du tourisme (MATET)

Rue des 4 Canons Alger

(213-21) 43-1245

(213-21) 43-1245

[email protected]

Andorra

Ms. Julia

Ministry of

Carrer Frat de

(376)87-

(376)86-

[email protected]

Stokes Sada, UN Desk Officer

Foreign Affairs

la Creu 62-64 Andorra la Vella

5704 ext 1208

9559

Angola

Mr. Lucas Marcolino Miranda, Director and UNFCCC National Focal Point

Ministry of Environment

Rua dos Coqueiros N6, Bairro Coqueiros Ingombotas

(244-22) 33-4709 / 4683 / 39-5844

(244-22) 233-2611

[email protected]

(244-22) 238-6650

(244-22) 233-8213

[email protected]

Antigua and Barbuda

H.E. Mr. John Ashe, Ambassador/Permanent Representative

Permanent Mission of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations, New York (PM-NY/ATG)

3 Dag Condominiums, 305 East 47th Street, Suite 6A New York

(1-212) 541-4117

(1-212) 757-1607

[email protected] [email protected]

Argentina

Sr. Nazareno Castillo Marín, Director de Cambio Climático

Secretaría de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable

Reconquista 555, Entre piso Buenos Aires

(54-11) 4348-8648

(54-11) 4348-8407

[email protected]

(54-11) 4348-8260

[email protected]

Armenia

Mr. Aram Gabrielyan, National Focal Point and

Ministry of Nature Protection

Government Bldg. 3, Republic Square

(374-10) 52-1099

(374-10) 58-3932 ext. 11

(374-10) 58-3933

[email protected]

Head, Environmental Protection Department

Yerevan

Australia

Mr. Robert Owen-Jones, Assistant Secretary, International Division

Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

2 Constitution Avenue Canberra

(61-2) 6159-7000

(61-2) 6274-2646

[email protected]

(61-40) 705-0913

(61-2) 6159-7012

[email protected]

Australia

Ms. Shayleen Thompson, First Assistant Secretary, Land Division

Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

GPO Box 854 Canberra

(61-2) 6159-7000

(61-2) 6274-2646

(61-2) 6159-7390

(61-2) 6159-7003

[email protected]

Austria

Mr. Helmut Hojesky, Director

Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management

Stubenbastei 5 Vienna

(43-1) 51-5220

(43-1) 5-1522-7626

(43-1) 5-1522-1736

(43-1) 5-1522-7737

[email protected]

Azerbaijan

Ms. Umayra Taghiyeva, Director of Weather Forecast Division

Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR)

B. Aghayev Str. 100-A Baku

(994-12) 441-1175

(994-12) 441-1175

[email protected]

(994-12) 492-4173

(994-12) 492-5907

[email protected]

Bahamas

Mr. Philip Weech, Director,

Ministry of the Environment

Office of the Prime Ministe

(1-242) 322-4546

(1-242) 326-3509

[email protected]

(1-242) 397-532

[email protected]

Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology Commission

r P.O. Box CB 10980 Nassau

6

Bahrain

Ms. Zahwa Al Kuwari, Director, Environmental Assessment and Planning

Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife (PCPMEW)

P.O. Box 32657 Isa Town

(973-17) 87-4290 / 5102 / 5103

(973-17) 87-4934

[email protected]

(973-17) 87-4263 / 5155

(973-17) 87-4615

[email protected]

Bangladesh

Mr. Mihir Kanti Majumder, Secretary

Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF)

Bangladesh Secretariat, Room 1309, Building 6, Ramna Dhaka

(880-2) 966-9088

(880-2) 716-9210

[email protected]

(880-2) 716-0481

[email protected]

Barbados

Mr. Lionel Weekes, Permanent Secretary

Ministry of the Environment, Water Resources and Drainage

1st Floor, S.P. Musson Building Hincks Street Bridgetown

(1-246) 467-5721

(1-246) 437-8859

[email protected]

Barbados

Mr. Rickardo Ward, Project Manager

Ministry of the Environment, Water Resource

1st Floor, S.P. Musson Buildin

(1-246) 467-5702

(1-246) 437-8859

[email protected]

s and Drainage

g Hincks Street Bridgetown

Belarus

Mr. Vitaly Kulik, First Deputy Minister

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

10, Kollektornaya Street Minsk

(375-17) 200-9047

(375-17) 200-9047

(375-17) 200-6762

(375-17) 200-3972

[email protected]

Belgium

Mr. Peter Wittoeck, Head, Climate Change Section

Federal Public Service, Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment (FOD VVVL)

Place Victor Horta 40 Box 10 Brussels

(32-2) 524-9541

(32-2) 524-9601

[email protected]

(32-2) 524-9528

(32-2) 524-9601

[email protected]

Belize

Ms. Ann Gordon, Deputy Chief Meteorologist

National Meteorological Service

Philip Goldson International Airport P.O. Box 717 Belize City

(501) 225-2054 / 11

(501) 225-2101

[email protected]

Benin

M. Ibila Djibril, Point focal national, changements climatiques

Ministère de l'environnement et de la protection de la nature

01 BP 3621 Cotonou

(229) 2131-5596

(229) 2131-5081

[email protected]

Bhutan

Mr. Ugyen Tshewan

National Environment

PO Box 466

(975-2) 33-8017/

(975-2) 32-1707

[email protected]

(975-2) 32-

(975-2) 32-

g, Secretary and National Focal Point

Commission (NEC)

Thimphu

1760-1982

3384

3385

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Sra. Cynthia Viviana Silva Maturana, Viceministra

Viceministerio de Medio Ambiente, Biodiversidad y Cambios Climáticos y Gestión y Desarrollo Forestal

Avenida Camacho 1471 entre calles Loayza y Bueno La Paz

(591-2) 211-1055

[email protected]

[email protected]


Ms. Milena Markovic, Head, Ecology Department

Ministry of Spatial Planning, Civil Engineering and Ecology

Trg Republike Srpske 1 Banjaluka

(387-51) 33-9526

[email protected]

(387-51) 33-9508

(387-51) 33-9653

[email protected]

Botswana

Mr. Phetolo Phage, Director, Department of Meteorological Services

Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism

P.O. Box 10 100 Gaborone

(267) 395-6281 / 361-2200

(267) 395-6140

[email protected]

(267) 395-6284

(267) 395-6282

[email protected]

Brazil , Ministry of External Relations

CEP 70170-090Esplanada dos Ministerios Bloco H Anexo 2 Brasilia CEP 70170-

(55-61) 3411-9289 / 95

(55-61) 3411-9288

[email protected]

090

Bulgaria

Ms. Milya Dimitrova, Director, Climate Change Policy Directorate

Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW)

22 Maria Louiza Blvd. Sofia

(359-2) 940-6285

(359-2) 986-4848

[email protected]

Burkina Faso

M. Bobodo Blaise Sawadogo, Point focal changements climatiques au secrétariat permanent du conseil national pour l'environnement et le développement durable

Ministère de l'environnement et du cadre de vie (MECV)

01 BP 6486 Ouagadougou

(226) 5031-2464

(226) 5031-6491

[email protected]

(226) 5031-3166

[email protected]

Burundi

Mme Renilde Ndayishimiye, Directeur général et point focal national

Institut géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

B.P. 331 Bujumbura

(257) 22-4979 / 22-6718

(257) 22-8902

[email protected]

(257) 2240-3744 / 2625

(257) 2240-2625 / 7991-0486

[email protected]

Cambodia

H.E. Mr. Mareth Mok, Senior Minister


48, Samdech Preah Sihanouk

(855-23)2138-08/(855-16)88

(855-23)2125-40

[email protected]

Tonlé Bassac, Chamkarmon Phnom Penh

26-29

Cameroon

M. Joseph Armathé Amougou, Chef de la cellule de monitoring et du suivi ecologique

Ministére de l'environnement et de la protection de la nature

BP 1106 Yaounde

(237) 2201-1358

(237) 2201-1358

(237) 9990-3210

(237) 222-0359

[email protected]

Canada

Mr. Keith H. Christie, Assistant Deputy Minister

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

111 Sussex Drive Ottawa

(1-613)944-2273

(1-613)944-0432

[email protected]

Canada

Mr. Mark Berman, Director, Climate Change and Energy Division

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

125 Sussex Drive Ottawa

(1-613) 992-6026

(1-613) 944-0064

(1-613) 944-0051

(1-613) 944-0064

[email protected]


M. Igor Gildas Tola Kogadou, Point focal national de la convention cadre des nations unies sur les changem

Ministère de l'environnement et de l'écologie

Rue Ambassadeur R. Guerillot, B.P. 686 Bangui

(236) 7555-8222

(236) 2161-7890

[email protected]

ents climatique

Chad

M. Moussa Tchitchaou, Directeur des Ressources en Eau et de la Météorologie/Point Focal de la CCNUCC

Ministère de l'Eau

BP 429 N'Djamena

(235) 252-3081 / 4660 / 6001 / 6000

(235) 253-3040 / 43

(235) 252-3040

(235) 2532-3043 / 253-3040

[email protected]

Chad

S.E. M. Abakar Ramadane, Ministre

Ministère de la Pêche, de l'Hydraulique Pastorale et Villageoise

BP 1769 N'djamena

(235)253-3040

(235)252-5668

Chile ,

Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

Catedral 1158 Santiago

(56-2) 679-4201 / 02

(56-2) 696-8796

[email protected]

China

Mr. Huikang Huang, Special Representative for Climate Change Talks


2, Chao Yang Men Na Da Jie, Chaoyang District Beijing

(86-10) 6596-3252

(86-10) 6596-3257

[email protected]

China

Mr. Wei Su, Chief Climate Negotiator and Director-General

National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)

No. 38 Yue Tan Nan Jie Beijing

(86-10) 6850-2358

[email protected]

Colombia

Sra. Patti Londoño Jaramillo, Viceministra de Asuntos Multilaterales

Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

Calle 10 No. 5-51 Bogota

(57-1) 381-4125 / 4124

(57-1) 381-4747 Ext. 2533

(57-1) 381-4050 / 4052 / 4125

(57-1) 562-7610

[email protected]

Comoros

Mme Koulthoum Djamadar, Conseillère spèciale du ministre du développement rural, de la péche et de l'environnement, en charge de l'energie, des industries et de l'artisanat

B.P. 41 Moroni

(269) 775-0001

(269) 775-0003

(269) 332-9520

[email protected]

Congo

M. Pierre Oyo, Point focal changements climatiques

Ministère du développement durable, de l'économie forestière et de l'environnement

203 Rue Nkeini Talangai Brazzaville

(242) 81-5378

(242) 677-9869

[email protected]

(242) 532-5230

[email protected]

Cook , Ministry P.O. (682) (682)2 [email protected]

Islands

of Foreign Affairs and Immigration

Box 105 Rarotonga

2-9347

-1247 .ck

Costa Rica

Sr. William Alpízar Zúñiga, Director de Cambio Climático/Punto Focal de Costa Rica ante la Convención de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climatico

Ministerio de Ambiente, Energía y Telecomunicaciones (MINAET)

Avenida 8 y 10, calle 25. Del Edificio de la Corte Suprema de Justice 200 E, frente a la Iglesia Votivo Corazón de Jesús San Jose

(506) 2222-4290

(506) 2223-1837

[email protected]@racsa.co.cr

Croatia

Ms. Jasenka Necak, Director, Directorate for Atmosphere and Waste Management

Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction

Ulica Republike Austrije 14 Zagreb

(385-1) 378-2444

(385-1) 377-2822

[email protected]

(385-1) 378-2154/37

(385-1) 371-7135

Cuba

Sr. Fernando Mario González Bermúdez, Viceministro Primero

Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (CITMA)

Capitolio Nacional, Prado y San Jose Havana

(53-7) 867-0621

(53-7) 867-0600

[email protected]

Cuba Sr. Jorge

Ministerio de

Capitolio

(53-7) 867-

(53-7) 867-

[email protected] (53-7)

(53-7)

[email protected]

Luis Fernández Chamero, Director, Dirección de Relaciones Internacionales

Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (CITMA)

Nacional, Prado y San Jose Havana

0621 0600867-0606

866-8054

Cyprus

Mr. Theodoulos Mesimeris, Environment Officer

Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment

Nicosia

(357-22) 40-8948

(357-22) 77-4945

[email protected]

Cyprus

Ms. Nikoletta Kythreotou, Environment Officer, Department of Environment

Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment

Nicosia

(357-22) 40-8947

(357-22) 77-4945

[email protected]

Czech Republic

Mr. Pavel Zamyslicky, Director, Climate Change Department


Vrsovicka 65 Prague 10

(420-2) 6712-2089

(420-2) 7173-4226

[email protected]

(420-2) 6712-2328

(420-2) 6731-0308

Côte d'Ivoire

M. Kadio Ahossane, Point focal CCNUCC/Négociateur

Ministère de l'environnement, des eaux et forêts

20 BP 650 Abidjan

(225) 2244-1834

(225) 2244-1834

[email protected]

(225) 0121-1887 / 0229-

[email protected]

9334


M. Aimé Mbuyi Kalombo, Chef de division en charge des changements climatiques et point focal national adjoint UNFCCC

Ministère de l'environnement, conservation de la nature et tourisme (MECNT)

15, Avenue Papa ILEO, Commune de la Gombe Kinshasa 1

(243-81) 982-4410

(243-81) 555-3305

[email protected]

[email protected]


M. Vincent Kasulu Seya Makonga, Directeur de développement durable et point focal national CCNUCC

Ministère de l'environnement, conservation de la nature et tourisme (MECNT)

15, Avenue Pumbu, Commune de la Gombe Kinshasa-1

(243-8) 1451-0594

(243-8) 1555-3305

[email protected]

(243) 884-3675

[email protected]

Denmark

Mr. Jesper Jorgensen, Senior Adviser to the Minister

Ministry of Climate and Energy

Stormgade 2-6 Copenhagen

(45-33) 92-2938

(45-33) 92-2801

[email protected]

Djibouti

S.E. M. Elmi Obsieh Waiss, Ministre

Ministère de l'habitat, de l'urbanisme, de

B.P. 11 Djibouti

(253)35-0006/35-8357

(253)35-1618


l'environnement et de l'aménagement du territoire

Dominica

H.E. Mr. Lloyd Gabriel Pascal, Ambassador

Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, Physical Planning and Fisheries

Roseau Fisheries Complex Building Dame Mary Eugenia Charles Boulevard Roseau

(1-767) 266-5256

(1-767) 448-4577

[email protected]

(1-767) 448-4577

(1-767) 266-5256

[email protected]

Dominican Republic

Sr. Ernesto Reyna-Alcantara, Vice Ministro de Gestióm Ambiental

Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (SEMARENA)

c/Presidente Gonzalez Esq. Tiradentes Edificio La Cumbre, Piso 10, Ensanche Naco Santo Domingo

(1-809) 501-2693

(1-809) 683-4774

[email protected]

(1-809) 472-0627

(809) 472-1198

[email protected]

Dominican Republic

Sr. Omar Ramírez Tejada, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo

Consejo Nacional para el Cambio Climático y el Mecanismo de Desarrollo Limpio (CNCC

Ave. Winston Churchill No. 77, Edificio Grucomsa, 5to

(1-809) 563-5332

(1-809) 227-4406

[email protected]

(1-809) 472-0537

[email protected]

MDL)

piso, sancha Plantini, Distrito Nacional Santo Domingo

Ecuador

Sr. Daniel Ortega Pacheco, Director General de Medio Ambiente/Encargado

Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio e Integración

Carrion 1040 y Avenida 10 de Agosto Quito

(593-2) 299-3234

(593-2) 299-3241

(593-2) 299-3200 Ext. 3403 / 3628

[email protected]

Ecuador

Sr. Marco Antonio Chiu Chavez, Subsecretario de Cambio Climático

Ministerio del Ambiente

Av. Eloy Alfaro N30-350 y Av. Amazonas Quito

(593-2) 256-3429

(593-2) 250-8510

[email protected]

(593-2) 256-5027

[email protected]

Egypt

Mr. Ezzat Lewis Hannalla Agaiby, Head, Climate Change Central Department

Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA)

30 Misr Helwan El-Zyrae Road, Maadi Cairo

(20-2) 2524-6162

(20-2) 2524-6162

[email protected]

(20-2) 2528-5094

[email protected]

El Salvador

Sr. Ernesto Nieto Cárcamo, Director Ejecutivo

Ministerio del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN)

Kilómetro 5.5 Carretera a Santa Tecla, Calle y Coloni

(503) 2267-6276

[email protected] (503) 2233-9452

(503) 2233-9420

[email protected]

a Las Mercedes, Edificio MARN (anexo al edificio ISTA) No. 2 San Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Sr. Deogracias Ikaka Nzamio, Punto Focal Nacional de Cambio Climático

Ministerio de Pesca y Medio Ambiente

Malabo, Bioko Norte

(240) 7-3970

(240) 9-2905

(240) 24-4636

[email protected]

Eritrea

H.E. Mr. Tesfai Ghebreselassie Selassie Sebhatu, Minister

Ministry of Land, Water and Environment

P.O. Box 976 Asmara

(291-1) 12-0112

(291-1) 12-3285

[email protected]

Eritrea

Mr. Mogos Woldeyohannes Bairu, Director-General, Department of Environment

Ministry of Land, Water and Environment

P.O. Box 976 Asmara

(291-1) 12-6112

(291-1) 12-3285

[email protected]

(291-1) 12-0311

(291-1) 12-6095

[email protected]

Estonia

Ms. Karin Radiko, Adviser and UNFCCC Focal


Narva mnt 7A Tallinn

(37-2) 626-2977

(37-2) 626-2801

[email protected]

Point

Ethiopia

Mr. Tewolde Birhan Gebre Egziabher Yohannes, Director-General/Focal Point of UNFCCC

Environmental Protection Authority

CMC Road, Yeka kifle, Kebele 17 P.O. Box 12760 Addis Ababa

(251-11) 646-5876

(251-11) 646-4882

[email protected]

European Union

Mr. Artur Runge-Metzger, Director, International Strategy

European Commission - DG Climate Action

Avenue de Beaulieu 5 Brussels

(32-2) 295-6898

(32-2) 296-9970

[email protected]

(32) 2292-0777

[email protected]

Fiji

Ms. Taina Tagicakibau, Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment

Government Buildings Suva

(679) 330-4364

(679) 330-3515

(679) 331-7201

(679) 330-3315

[email protected]

Finland

Ms. Sirkka Haunia, Director, Climate Change


P.O. Box 35 Helsinki

(358-9) 1603-9381

[email protected]

France

M. Jean Lamy, Sous-directeur du climat et de l'energie

Ministère des affaires étrangères et européennes (MAEE)

37 Quai d' Orsay Paris

(33-1) 4317-5336

(33-1) 4353-9495

(33-1) 4317-5877

[email protected]

Franc M. Paul Ministère Tour (33-6) paul@watkinson.

e

Watkinson, Chef de l'équipe de négociation internationale sur le climat

de l'écologie, de l'énergie, du développement durable et de la mer (MEEDDAT)

Pascal A Paris

6440-2244

fr

Gabon

M. Rodrigue Abourou Otogo, Directeur des études, du contentieux et du droit de l'environnement/Point focal de la CCNUCC

Ministère des eaux et forêts, de l'environnement et du développement durable

Libreville

(241) 72-2700

(241) 76-6181

(241) 0532-4731

[email protected]

Gambia

Mr. Pa Ousman Jarju, Director and UNFCCC Focal Point

Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters

7, Marina Parade Banjul

(220) 422-8216 / 420-1559

(220) 422-5009

[email protected]

(220) 422-7631

[email protected]

Georgia

Mr. Grigol Lazriev, Head, Hydrometeorology and Climate Change Division

Ministry of Environment Protection and Natural Resources

6 Gulua Street Tbilisi

(995-32) 72-7249

(995-32) 72-7237

[email protected]

[email protected]

Germ Ms. Federal Alexan (49- (49- [email protected]

any

Nicole Wilke, Head of Division, International Climate Policy

Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety - Berlin (BMU - Berlin)

derstrasse 1 Berlin

3018) 305-2360

3018) 305-3337

und.de

Ghana

Mr. Yaw Kyekyeku Oppong-Boadi, Principal Programme Officer

Environmental Protection Agency

P.O. Box M326 Accra

(233-21) 81-3756 / 57

(233-21) 81-3764

[email protected]

(233-21) 66-3451

[email protected]

Greece

Ms. Elpida Politi, Head, Emissions Trading Office and National Focal Point

Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change

241 Kifissias Street Athens

(30-210) 808-9275

(30-210) 808-9239

[email protected]

[email protected]

Grenada

H.E. Mr. Michael Alexander Church, Minister

Ministry of Environment, Foreign Trade, Export Development

(473) 405-5429

(473) 440-0775

[email protected]

Grenada

Ms. Sally Anne Bagwhan Logie, Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Environment, Foreign Trade, Export Development

(1-473) 440-8242 / 2101

(473) 440-0775

[email protected]

[email protected]

Guatemala

S.E. Sr. Luís Alberto Ferraté Felice, Ministro

Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN)

20 Calle 28-58, Zona 10 Ciudad de Guatemala

(502) 2423-0500 Ext. 2306

[email protected]

Guatemala

Sr. Carlos Enrique Mansilla Mejía, Coordinador de la Unidad de Cambio Climático

Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN)

20 Calle, 28-58 Zona 10, Edificio Torre II, Tercer Nivel, Edificio MARN Guatemala City

(502) 2423-0500 Ext. 2306

(502) 2423-0500 Ext. 2306

[email protected]

(502) 2423-0500 ext. 2306

(502) 2423-0500 ext. 1206

[email protected]

Guatemala

Sra. Jimena Leiva Roesch, Tercera Secretaria

Misión Permanente de Guatemala ante las Naciones Unidas (PM-NY/GTM)

57 Park Avenue New York

(1-212) 679-4760

(1-212) 685-8741

(1-212) 679-4760 Ext. 28

[email protected]

Guinea

M. Joseph Sylla, Chef de division prévention des pollutions et nuisances/Point focal changement climatiqu

Ministère de l'environnement et du developpement durable (MEDD)

B.P.3118 Conakry

(224) 6026-2668

[email protected]

224-6026-2668

[email protected]

e

Guinea

M. Yaya Bangoura, Météorologiste

Guinea-Bissau

M. Alexandre Cabral, Point focal national CCNUCC et coordinateur national project SNC

Direction générale de l'environnement

Bissau, Bairro d'ajuds F10 Bissau

(245) 66-1535

(245) 20-1567 / 20-1753

[email protected]

(245) 4499-8531

[email protected]

Guyana

Ms. Gitanjali Chandarpal, Climate Change Specialist, UNFCCC Focal Point

National Climate Unit

Office of the President New Garden Street Georgetown

(592) 223-5231

[email protected]

[email protected]

Haiti

M. Moise Fils Jean-Pierre, Point focal national CCNUCC

Ministère de l'environnement

181, Haut Turgeau Port-au-Prince

(509) 3701-2694

(509) 3445-2694

[email protected]

[email protected]

Honduras

Ms. Mirza Castro Martin, Director

Secretaria de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente (SERNA

Edificio Principal de la SERNA, 100 mts al sur del

(504) 232-1828

(504) 232-1828

[email protected]

[email protected]

)

Estadio Nacional Tegucigalpa

Honduras

S.E. Sr. Rigoberto Cuellar Cruz, Secretario de Estado

Secretaria de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente (SERNA)

Edificio Principal 100 mts. al Sur del Estadio Nacional Apartado Postal 1389 Tegucigalpa

(504) 232-2011

(504) 232-6250

[email protected]

(504) 235-7833

[email protected]

Hungary

Mr. József Feiler, Head of Climate Policy Department

Ministry for National Economy

Honvéd u. 13-15 Budapest

(36-1) 374-2700

(36-1) 302-2355

[email protected]

(36-1) 457-3550

(36-1) 374-2912

[email protected]

Iceland

Mr. Hugi Ólafsson, Director, Office of Policy and International Affairs

Ministry for the Environment

Skuggasund 1 Reykjavik

(354) 545-8600

(354) 562-4566

[email protected]

India Mr. Rajani Ranjan Rashmi, Joint Secretary

Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)

Room 418, Paryavaran Bhawan, Lodhi Road C.G.O Complex New

(91-11) 2436-2281

(91-11) 2436-0768

[email protected]

Delhi

Indonesia

Mr. Rachmat Witoelar, Executive Chair

National Council on Climate Change

BUMN Bldg. 18 Floor, Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 13 Jakarta

(62-21) 351-1400

(62-21) 351-1401

[email protected]

[email protected]

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Mr. Mahmoud Barimani, Director General for International Economic Affairs and Specialized Agencies


No. 45, 2nf Floor, Building 8.2, Koshk-e-Mesri Street, Ferdousi Avenue Tehran

(98-21) 6115-4475 / 76

(98-21) 6670-4176

[email protected]

Ireland

Ms. Catherine Bannon, Assistant Principal Officer, International Climate Change Section

Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Custom House Dublin 1

(353-1) 888-2880

(353-1) 888-2014

[email protected]

Israel

Ms. Ronnie Cohen-Ginat,

Ministry of Environmental Protection

P.O. Box 34033 Rehov Kanfey Nesharim 5 Jerusalem

(972) 5-0623-3390

(972-2) 655-3763

[email protected]

Israel

Ms. Shulamit Nezer, Director, Air Quality and Climate Change Division

Ministry of Environmental Protection

P.O. Box 34033 Kanfey Nesharim Street 5 Jerusalem

(972-50) 623-3101

(972-2) 655-3763

[email protected]

(972-2) 655-3778

Italy

Mr. Corrado Clini, Director-General for Sustainable Development, Climate and Energy

Ministry of Environment, Land and Sea

Via Cristoforo Colombo, 44 Rome

(39-06) 5722-8101 / 02 / 04 / 31

(39-06) 5722-8175

[email protected]

Jamaica

Ms. Sylvia McGill, Director

Ministry of Health and Environment

P.O. Box 103 65 ¾ Half Way Tree Road Kingston 10

(1-809)960-8990

(1-809)960-8989

[email protected]/[email protected]

Japan

Mr. Nobutaka Maekawa, Minister

Diplomatic Mission of Japan to Germany

Hiroshimastraße 6 Berlin

(49-30) 21-0940

(49-30) 2109-4222

[email protected]

(49-30) 2109-4400 / 4403

(49-30) 2109-4221

[email protected]

Japan

Mr. Takehiro Kano, Director, Climate Change Division

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

2-2-1, Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku Tokyo

(81-3) 5501-8493

(81-3) 5501-8244

[email protected]

Jordan

Mr. Faris

Ministry of

P.O. Box

(962-6)

(962-6)

[email protected]

(96-26)

(96-26)

[email protected]

Mohamad Al-Junaidi, Secretary-General

Environment

1408 Amman

556-0113

556-0288

552-1941

552-5315

Jordan

Mr. Hussein Ahmad Suleiman Badarin, Director, Monitoring and Assessment Directorate


P.O. Box 1408 Amman

(962-6) 556-0113

(962-6) 556-0288

[email protected]

(962-7) 9550-2374

(962-6) 552-4693

[email protected]

Kazakhstan

Mr. Kanat Baigarin, Minister's Adviser and National Focal Point

Administration of President of Kazakhstan

102 office, 20 Abay Street Astana

(7-7172) 71-7170

(7-7172) 32-4738

[email protected]

(7-7172) 68-9878

Kazakhstan

Mr. Tolebay Adilov, Director

Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP)

31 Pobeda St. Astana

(7-7172) 74-0259

(7-7172) 74-0864

[email protected]

Kazakhstan

Ms. Eldana Sadvakassova, Vice Minister

Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP)

31 Pobeda St. Astana

(7-7172) 74-0264

(7-7172) 74-1251

(7-7172) 74-0265

[email protected]

Kenya

Mr. Ali D. Mohamed, Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources

NHIF Building, 12th Floor, PO Box 30126 Nairobi

(254-20) 273-0808 / 09

(254-20) 273-4722

[email protected]

Keny Mr. Ministry NHIF (254 (254 fmohamed@envi

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Fatuma Mohamed Hussein,

of Environment and Mineral Resources

Building, 12th Floor, PO Box 30126 Nairobi

-20) 273-0808 / 09

-20) 273-4722

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Kiribati

Ms. Tarsu Murdoch, Secretary for Environment and Agricultural Development

Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development (MELAD)

P.O. Box 234 Bikenibeu Tarawa

(686) 2-8000 / 8211

(686) 2-8334

[email protected]

[email protected]

Kuwait

Mr. Ali Abbas Haider Farman, Acting Director General

Environment Public Authority (EPA)

P.O. Box 24395 Safat

(965) 2482-0580

(965) 2482-0570

(965) 2482-0590

[email protected]

Kyrgyzstan

Mr. Arstanbek Davletkeldiev, Director

State Agency on Environment Protection and Forestry (SAEPF)

228 Tokrogul Street Bishkek

(996-312) 6100-16

(996-312) 6113-96

[email protected]@elcat.kg


Mr. Khampadith Khammounheuang, Deputy Director General, Department of Environment

Water Resources and Environment Administration (WREA)

P.O. Box 7864, Ban Sisavad Vientiane

(856-21) 21-8712

(856-21) 21-8712

[email protected]

Latvi Ms. Ministry Peldu (371- (371- [email protected]

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Linda Leja, Head of Climate Policy Division

of Environment

Str. 25 Riga

6) 702-6512

6) 782-0442

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Lebanon

Ms. Roula El Cheikh, Acting Head of the Department of Air Quality


Lazarieh Building 7th Floor, Block A-4 New, Beirut Central District P.O. Box 11/2727 Beirut

(961-1) 97-6555 Ext. 434

(961-1) 97-6530

[email protected]

Lesotho

Mr. Bruno Tseliso Morapeli Sekoli, Director

Lesotho Meteorological Services

P.O. Box 14515 Maseru

(266) 2231-7250

(266) 2232-5057

[email protected]

Liberia

Mr. Benjamin Karmorh, Jr., Coordinator, Climate Change Enabling Activities

Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA)

4th Street, Sinkor, P.O. Box 4024 Monrovia

(231-6) 51-8928

[email protected]

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

Mr. Mahmoud S. Elfallah, Secretary

The Environment General Authority (EGA)

P.O. Box 83618, El-Gheran Tripoli

(218-21)487-0266

(218-21)487-2160

[email protected]

Liechtenstein

, Office for Environ

FL-9490P.O. Box

(423)236-6191

(423)236-6199

[email protected]

mental Protection

684 Vaduz FL-9490

Liechtenstein

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Office of Forests, Nature and Landscape

FL-9490Dr. Grass Strasse 10 Vaduz FL-9490

(423)236-6400

(423)236-6411

[email protected]

Lithuania

Ms. Stasile Znutiene, Head of the Climate Change Division, Environmental Quality Department


A. Jaksto 4/9 Vilnius

(370-52)2219-1867

(370-52) 66-3663

[email protected]

Luxembourg

M. Henri Haine, Conseiller de direction premiere classe

Ministère de développement durable et des infrastructures

18, Montee de la Petrusse Luxembourg

(352) 2478-6824

(352) 40-0410

[email protected]

(352) 47-6816

[email protected]

Madagascar

M. Michel Omer Laivao, Point focal national

Ministère de l'environnement et des forêts (MEEFT)

BP 571 Antananarivo

(261-33) 121-8700

[email protected]

[email protected]

Malawi

Mr. Aloysius M. Kamperewera, Deputy Director, Environ

Environmental Affairs Department

Private Bag 394 Lilongwe 3

(265-1) 77-1111

(265-1) 77-3379

[email protected]

[email protected]

mental Affairs

Malawi

Mr. Evans Davie Njewa, Environmental Officer, Climate Change Issues

Environmental Affairs Department

Private Bag 394 Lilongwe 3

(265-1) 77-1111

(265-1) 77-3379

(265-1) 77-0359

[email protected]

Malaysia

Mr. Lian Kok Fei, Undersecretary, Conservation and Environmental Management Division

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE)

Level 6, Tower Block 4G3, Precinct 4 Putrajaya

(60-3) 8886-1125

(60-3) 8888-4473

[email protected]@nre.gov.my

Malaysia

Mr. Shahril Faizal Abdul Jani, Principal Assistant Secretary, Conservation and Environmental Management Division

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE)

Level 6, Tower Block 4G3, Precint 4 Putrajaya

(60-3) 8886-1137

(60-3) 8888-4473

[email protected]

Maldives

H.E. Mr. Mohamed Aslam, Minister

Ministry of Housing and Environment

3rd Floor,Fen Building Ameenee Magu Male

(960) 332-4861 / 333-1696

(960) 332-2286 / 333-1694

[email protected]

(960) 301-4300

(960) 332-2286

[email protected]

Maldives

H.E. Ms. Iruthisham Adam, Ambassador

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations Office at Geneva

Rue de Lausanne 45-47, 3rd floor Geneva

(41-22) 732-6337

(41-22) 732-6339

[email protected]

[email protected]

Maldives

Ms. Aminath Shauna, Deputy Undersecretary

President's Office

Boduthakurufaanu Magu Male'

(960) 332-3701

(960) 332-5500

[email protected]

(960) 333-6138

[email protected]

Mali

M. Mama Konaté, Directeur national de la météorologie/Point focal changements climatiques

Direction nationale de la météorologie

B.P. 237 Bamako

(223) 2020-6204

(223) 2020-2110

[email protected]

(223) 2020-5152

[email protected]

Malta

Mr. Christopher Ciantar, Permanent Secretary

Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs

triq Francesco Buonamici Floriana

(356) 2295-2227

(356) 2295-2225

[email protected]

Marshall Islands

H.E. Mr. Ruben Zackhras, Minister in Assistance to the President

Office of the President

P.O. Box 2 Majuro

(692) 625-3213 / 2233

(692) 625-4021

[email protected]

Marshall

Ms. Kino

Ministry of

P.O.Box 1349

(692) 625-

(692) 625-

[email protected]

Islands

Kabua, Secretary

Foreign Affairs

Majuro3181 / 3012

4979

Marshall Islands

Ms. Yumiko Crisostomo, Director

Office of Environmental Planning and Policy Coordination (OEPPC)

P.O. Box 975 Economic Policy, Planning and Statistics Office, Capital Building, Office of the President Majuro

(692) 625-7944

(692) 625-7918

[email protected]@gmail.com

Mauritania

M. Sidi Mohamed Ould Sidi Bollé Ould El Wavi, Chargé de mission/Point focal national de la convention cadre sur le changement climatique

Ministère délégué auprès du premier ministre, chargé de l'environnement et du développement durable (MEDD)

B.P. 170, Rue 21 - 185 N°834 Ksar Nouakchott

(222) 524-3985

(222) 524-3138

[email protected]

Mauritius

Mr. Sateeaved Seebaluck, Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development

Barracks & St. Georges Streets Ken Lee

(230) 212-7181

(230) 212-8324 / 208-7866

[email protected]

Tower, 10th floor Port Louis

Mexico

Sra. Maria del Socorro Flores Liera, Directora General para Temas Globales

Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores

Plaza Juarez 20, piso 14, Col. Centro, Delegacion Cauhtemoc Mexico D.F.

(52-55) 3686-5628

(52-55) 3686-5632

[email protected]


H.E. Mr. Masao Nakayama, Ambassador/Permanent Representative

Permanent Mission of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United Nations, New York (PM-NY/FSM)

820 Second Avenue 17A New York

(1-212) 697-8370

(1-212) 697-8295

[email protected]@rca.com


Mr. Andrew Yatilman, Director and UNFCCC Focal Point

Office of Environment and Emergency Management

P.O. Box PS69, Palikir Station Pohnpei

(691) 320-8814 / 320-8815

(691) 320-8936

[email protected]@gmail.com

Moldova

H.E. Mr. Gheorghe Salaru, Minister


9 Cosmonautilor St. Chisinau

(373-22) 20-4507

(373-22) 22-6858

[email protected]

(373-22) 23-2247

(373-22) 23-2247

[email protected]

Monaco

M. Frédéric Platini, Directeur de la coopération internationale

Département des relations extérieures

Athos Palace 2, rue de la Lujerneta Monaco

(377) 9898-8963

(377) 9777-7322

[email protected]

Mongolia

Mr. Damdin Dagvadorj, Special Envoy for Climate Change

Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism

Government Building-2, United Nations Street 5/2 Ulaanbaatar

(976) 5126-4711

(976) 5126-4711

[email protected]

[email protected]

Montenegro

Ms. Marija Sukovic, Senior Adviser

Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environment

Rimski trg 46 Podgorica

(382-20) 48-2112 / 2121

(382-20) 23-4131

[email protected]

(382-20) 48-2498

(382-20) 23-4576

[email protected]

Morocco

M. Mohamed Nbou, Directeur des études, de la planification et de la prospective/Point focal d'CCNUCC

Secrétariat d'état chargé de l'eau et de l'environnement

No 9, Avenue al Araar, Secteur 16, Hay Riad Rabat

(212-37) 57-6641

(212-37) 57-6642

[email protected]

(212-61) 5-3757-6647

[email protected]

Mozambique

Ms. Marília Telma António Manjate, UNFCCC National Climate

Ministry for Coordination of Environmental Affairs (MICOA)

Av. Acordos de Lusaka, 2115, P.Box 2020 Maputo

(258) 2146-6495

(258) 2146-5849

[email protected]

Change Focal Point

Myanmar

Mr. Kyaw Tint Swe, Secretary

National Commission for Environmental Affairs (NCEA)

37, Thantaman Road Yangon

(95-1)22-1689

(95-1)22-1546

Myanmar

Mr. Kyi Tun, Joint Secretary

National Commission for Environmental Affairs (NCEA)

37, Thantaman Road Yangon

(95-1)22-1689

(95-1)22-1546

(95-1)22-1532

(95-1)22-2950/22-1546

Namibia

Mr. Teofilus Mutangeni Nghitila, Director, Environmental Affairs

Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Private Bag 13306 Windhoek

(264-61) 284-2700

[email protected]

(264-61) 284-2701

(264-61) 24-0339

[email protected]

Nepal

Mr. Purushottam Ghimire, Joint Secretary, Chief of Environment Division and UNFCCC Focal Point


Singha Durbar Kathmandu

(977-1) 421-1586

(977-1) 421-1754

[email protected]@yahoo.com

Netherlands

Mr. Maas Marinus Goote,

Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment

P.O. Box 20951 The Hague

(31-70) 339-5183

(31-70) 339-1306

[email protected]

New Zealand

Ms. Helen Plume, Principal Analyst

Ministry for the Environment

Environment House, 23 Kate Sheppard Place, Thorndon Wellington

(64-4) 439-7400

(64-4) 918-3130

[email protected]

(64-4) 439-7627

(64-4) 439-7700

Nicaragua

Sra. Martha Elena Ruiz Sevilla, Directora General de Cambio Climatico

Ministerio del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARENA)

Km. 12? Carretera Norte Frente a Corporacion de Zonas Francas Managua

(505) 263-1273/263-1667

(505) 263-1274

[email protected]

(505) 2233-1684

(505) 2263-2833

[email protected]

Niger

M. Amadou Souley Massaoudou, Secrétaire exécutif

Conseil national de l'environnement pour un développement durable (CNEDD)

B.P. 10193 Niamey

(227) 2072-2559 / 2072-4264

[email protected]@yahoo.fr

Nigeria

Mr. Victor Ayodeji Fodeke, Head, Special Climate Change Unit

Federal Ministry of Environment

No 7 Tito Broz St. off Jimmy Carter Street, Asokoro, Federal Capital Territory

[email protected]

(234-9) 780-6468

[email protected]

Abuja

Niue

Mr. Crossley Tatui, Secretary to Government and Head of External Affairs

External Affairs Office, Premier's Department

P. O. Box 40 Alofi

(683)4200 Ext. 87

(683)4151/4206

Niue

Mr. Sionetasi Pulehetoa, Manager

Niue Meteorological Services (NMS)

P.O.Box 82 Hanan Airport Fonuakula Alofi

[email protected]

(683)4600

(683)4601

[email protected]

Norway

Ms. Aud Lise Norheim, Chief Negotiator


P.O. Box 8013 Dep Oslo

(47-22) 57-3547

(47-22) 67-6760

[email protected]

(47-22) 24-5943

(47-22) 24-9563

[email protected]

Oman

Ms. Zuhaira Ali Dawood, Acting Director, Follow-up and International Relations

Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs

P.O. Box 323 Muscat

(968-24) 40-4817

(968-24) 69-1232 / 2462

[email protected]

Pakistan

Mr. Jawed Ali Khan, Director General, Environment/National Focal Point


Local Government Building, Sector G-5/2 Islamabad

(92-51) 924-5528

(92-51) 924-5533

[email protected]

Palau H.E. Mr. Temmy Schmull,

Ministry of State

P.O. Box 100

[email protected]

(680)767-

(680)767-

Minister of State

Koror

2509 or 767-1189

2443

Palau

Mr. Sebastian R. Marino, National Environmental Planner

Office of Environmental Response and Coordination (OERC)

Office of the President, P.O. box 6051, The National Capitol

(680) 488-6950 / 52 / 53 / 55 Ext. 249 / 250

(680) 488-6909

[email protected]

(680) 767-8681 / 488-4411

(680) 767-8638 / 488-6919

[email protected]

Panama

Sr. Leslie Enrique Marín Lascano, Jefe de la Unidad de Cambio Climático y Desertificación

Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM)

Albrook, Edificio 804 Panama

[email protected]

(507) 500-0802 Ext. 6713

(507) 500-0913

Panama

Sr. Tomás A. Guardia, Director General de Organismos y Conferencias Internacionales

Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (MIRE)

San felipe, Calle 3a, Edificio 26, Palacio Bolivar Panama

[email protected]

(507) 511-4253

(507) 511-4040

Panama

Sra. Romelia Sánchez, Asesora Legal del Administrador General

Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM)

Albrook, Edificio 804 Panama

[email protected]

(507) 500-0813

(507) 500-0822

Papua New Guinea

H.E. Mr. Kevin Mark Conrad, Special Envoy and Ambassador on Climate Change

Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council

P.O. Box 7479 Boroko

(675) 327-6538

(675) 327-6630

(1-212) 535-2000

(1-212) 504-2622

[email protected]

Papua New Guinea

Mr. Wari Lea Iamo, Secretary

Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC)

Level 7 Somare Foundation P.O. Box 6601 National Capital District Boroko

(675)325-8166

(675)323-0847

[email protected]

(675) 325-0180

(675) 325-0182

[email protected]

Paraguay

S.E. Sr. Oscar Rivas, Ministro Secretario Ejecutivo

Secretaría del Ambiente (SEAM)

Madame Lynch No. 3500 Asunciòn

(595-21) 61-5806/7

(595-21) 61-5814/07

[email protected]

[email protected]

Peru

Ms. Zoila del Rosario Gómez Gamarra, Viceminister, Strategic Development of Natural Resources

Ministerio del Ambiente (MINAM)

Av. Javier Prado Oeste No. 1440 San Isidro

[email protected]

(51-1) 611-6000 Ext. 1633

(51-1) 611-6000 Ext. 1324

Philippines

Mr. Leslie Gatan, Assistant Secretary

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

2330 Roxas Boulevard Pasay City

(632) 834-4000

(632) 832-0683

[email protected]

Philippines

Ms. Marie Yvette Banzon Abalos, Director, Division of Environment, Science and Technology, Maritime Affairs and Transportation

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

2330 Roxas Boulevard Pasay City

(632) 834-4000

(632) 832-0683

[email protected]

(63-2) 834-4814

(63-2) 833-1322

[email protected]

Poland

Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow, Director


52/54 Wawelska St. Warsaw

(48-22) 579-2326

(48-22) 579-2463

[email protected]

Portugal

Mr. Nuno Lacasta, Coordinator, Climate Change Commission


Rua Sao Domingos a Lapa, 26 Lisbon

(351-21) 392-9900

(351-21) 392-9901

[email protected]

Portugal

Ms. Filomena Boavida, Head of Department Climate Change, Air and Noise


Rua da Murgueira, 9/9A, Ap. 7585 Zambujal Amadora

(351-21) 472-8293

(351-21) 472-8283

[email protected]

Qatar Mr. Abdulhadi Nasser Al-Marri,


P.O. Box 7634 Doha

(974) 4420-7787

(974) 4420-7942

[email protected]

National Coordinator, Convention on Climate Change

Republic of Korea

Mr. Tong-q Lee, Director, Climate Change Team

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

710-1, 37 Sejongno, Jongro-Gu Seoul

(82-2) 2100-7743

(82-2) 2100-7991

[email protected]

(82-2) 2700-7750

[email protected]

Republic of Korea

Ms. Moo-kyung Cho, Deputy Director, Climate Change Team


37 Sejongno, Jongro-Gu Seoul

(82-2) 2100-7991

(82-2) 2100-7749

(82-2) 2100-7991

[email protected]

Romania

Mr. Sorin Deaconu, Counselor and Focal Point for GHG Inventory Activities

Ministry of Environment and Forests

12, Libertatii Blvd., Sector 5 Bucharest

(40-21) 207-1128

(40-21) 411-0298

[email protected]

Romania

Ms. Florentina Manea, Director, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Directorate

Ministry of Environment and Forests

12, Libertatii Blvd., Sector 5 Bucharest

(40-21) 316-2220

(40-21) 411-0298

[email protected]

(40-21) 318-6495

Russian Federation

Mr. Alexander Frolov, Head

Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring (Roshydromet)

Novovagan'kovsky Street 12 Moscow

(7-499) 795-2216

(7-499) 252-1389 / 1467

(7-499) 255-5226

[email protected]

Rwanda

Mr. Sébastien Dusabeyezu, UNFCCC National Focal Point and Environmental Analyst

Rwanda Development Board

P.O. Box 6194 Kigali

(250-7) 5033-2575

[email protected]


Mr. Elvis Newton, Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Health and Environment

P.O. Box 186 Church Street Basseterre

(1-869)465-2521

(1-869)466-8574

[email protected]


Ms. June Hughes, Senior Environment Officer and National Focal Point for Climate Change

P.O. Box 597, Bladen Commercial Development, Weelington Road Basseterre

(1-869) 465-2277 / 2521 Ext. 1055

(1-869) 465-5842

[email protected]

(1-869) 467-1251

Saint Lucia

Mr. George James, Permane

Ministry of Physical Develop

P.O. Box 709 Graeha

(1-758)468-4419/

(1-758)452-2506/

[email protected]

nt Secretary

ment and the Environment

m Louisy Administrtive Building Castries

468-5805

451-9706


Mr. Edmund Jackson, Director, Environmental Management Department

Ministry of Health and the Environment

1st Floor Ministerial Building Kingstown

(1-784) 450-0462 / 457-0905

(1-784) 457-2684

[email protected]

(1-784) 485-6992

(1-784) 457-2684

[email protected]

Samoa

Mr. Aiono Mose Pouvi Sua, Chief Executive Officer


P.O. Box L1859 Apia

(685) 2-1171/4870

(685) 2-1504

[email protected]

San Marino

Mr. Dario Galassi, Counsellor


Contrada Omerelli 31 San Marino

(378-549) 88-2337 / 88-2293

(378-549) 88-5193

[email protected]

(378) 88-2215

(378-99-2018)

[email protected]


Mr. Adérito Manuel Fernandes Santana, General Director of Environment

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

P.O. Box 670 Aeroporto

(239) 222-6017

(239) 222-1975

[email protected]

(239) 222-1304

(239) 222-1304

[email protected]

Saudi Arabia

Mr. Mohammad Salim Al Sabban, Senior

Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resource

P.O. Box 30304 Jeddah

(966-2) 661-0652

(966-2) 667-5685

[email protected]

Adviser to the Minister

s

Senegal

M. Cheikh Ndiaye Sylla, Directeur

Direction de l'environnement et des etablissements classes (DEEC)

106 rue Carnot, BP 6557 Dakar

(221-77) 637-5065

(221-33) 822-6212

(221) 823-4683

[email protected]

Serbia

Mr. Nebojsa Pokimica, Assistant Minister

Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning

Omladinskih brigada 1 Novi Beograd

(38-11)328-1555

(38-11)222-2043

[email protected]

Seychelles

Mr. Will Agricole, UNFCCC National Focal Point

Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Transport

English River, P.O. Box 1145 Victoria

(248) 67-0400

(248) 61-0647

[email protected]

[email protected]

Sierra Leone

Mr. Denis Sombi Lansana, Director of Meteorological Services/National Focal Point

Meteorological Department

F. 18 Charlotte Street Freetown

(232-22) 22-6692

(232-22) 22-4439

(252-22) 22-4439

[email protected]

Singapore

Mr. Terence Siew, Director, Special Duties

Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR)

Environment Building, 40, Scotts Road, #23-00 Singapore

(65) 6731-9085

(65) 6731-9456 / 6738-4468

[email protected]

Slova Ms. Ministry Namest (421- (421- (421 (421 helena.princova

kia

Helena Princová, National Focal Point to the UNFCCC

of Environment

ie Ludovita Stura 1 Bratislava

2) 6020-1671

2) 6436-9945

-905) 97-6286

-2) 5956-2002

@enviro.gov.sk

Slovenia

Mr. Andrej Kranjc, Head, International Cooperation Department

Government Office of Climate Change

Gregorciceva 25 Ljubljana

(386-1) 478-1973

(386-1) 478-1978

[email protected]

Solomon Islands

Mr. Rence Sore, Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Meteorology

PO Box 21 Honiara

(677) 2-7751

(677) 2-8054

[email protected]@meem.gov.sb

South Africa

Mr. Maesela John Kekana, Policy Analyst, International Climate Change

Department of Environmental Affairs

Private Bag X447 Pretoria

(27-12) 310-3120

(27-12) 320-1421

[email protected]

(27-12) 322-1003

South Africa

Ms. Judith Combrink, Deputy-Director, International Coordination

Department of Environmental Affairs

Private Bag X447 Pretoria

(27-12) 310-3452

(27-12) 320-0062

[email protected]

(27-12) 320-5216

[email protected]

Spain Sra. Alicia

Ministerio de

c/Alcala,

(34-91)

(34-91)

[email protected]

Montalvo Santamaría, Directora General de la Oficina Española de Cambio Climático

Medio Ambiente y Medio Rural y Marino

92 Madrid

436-1549

436-1501

Sri Lanka

H.E. Mr. Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Minister


Sampathpaya No. 82, Rajamalwatta Road Battaramulla

(94-11) 287-7290

(94-11) 287-7292

[email protected]

(94-11) 286-6617 / 18

(94-11) 2286-6613 / 287-7281

Sri Lanka

Mr. R. H. S. Samaratunga, Secretary


Sampathpaya No. 82, Rajamalwatta Road Battaramulla

(94-11) 287-7290

(94-11) 287-7292

[email protected]

(94-11) 287-7290 / 91

(94-11) 287-7292

Sudan

Mr. Saadeldin Ibrahim Mohammed Izzeldin, Secretary General

Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources (HCENR)

Gamaa Street, P.O. Box 10488 Khartoum

(249-18) 378-4279

(249-18) 378-7617

[email protected]

(249) 9-1239-3249

[email protected]

Suriname

H.E. Mr. Ginmardo Kromosoeto, Minister

Ministry of Labour, Technological Development and Environment

Wagenwegstraat No. 22 Paramaribo

(59-7) 47-7045

(59-7) 41-0465

[email protected]

Swaziland

Ms. Lucy Dlamini, Principal Secretary

Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs

P.O. Box 2652 Mbabane

(268) 404-1714 / 18

(268) 404-6438

(268) 404-6420 / 23

[email protected]

Sweden

Ms. Nilla Thomson, Head of Section


Tegelbacken 2 Stockholm

(46-8) 405-1000

[email protected]

(46-8) 405-4090

(46-8) 723-1160

Switzerland

M. José Romero, Chef de la section conventions de Rio

Département fédéral de l'environnement, des transports, de l'énergie et de la communication

Papiermuhlestrasse 172 Berne

(41-31) 322-6862

(41-31) 323-0349

[email protected]


Mr. Haitham Nashawati, Director, Atmosphere Safety Directorate/National Focal Point of UNFCCC

Ministry of State for Environment Affairs

Yousef Azmeh Seq., P.O. Box 3773, Mazraa Damascus

(963-11) 446-5905 / 442-1241

(963-11) 446-1079

[email protected]

(963-11) 231-4111

(963-11) 231-4111

[email protected]


Mr. Hakima Hawash,

Ministry of State for Environment Affairs

P.O. Box 3773, Mazraa Damascus

(963-11) 446-5905 / 442-1241

(963-11) 446-1079

[email protected]

(963-11) 231-8682 / 83

(963-11) 231-2120

[email protected]

Tajikistan

Mr. Begmurod

State Organization of

Shevchenko Str. 47

(992-372) 27-

(992-372) 27-

[email protected] (992-37) 221-

(992-37) 227-

Makhmadaliev, Director

Hydrometeorology

Dushanbe

6181 / 21-4124

6181 / 5522 / 7238

5191

6181

Thailand

Ms. Araya Nuntapotidech, Deputy Secretary-General


60/1 Soi Pibullwattana 7, Rama VI Rd., Phayathai Bangkok

(66-2) 265-6611 / 12

(66-2) 265-6612 / 02

[email protected]

(66-2) 265-6509

(66-2) 265-6508

[email protected]


Ms. Teodora Obradovic-Grncarovska, State Counselor/UNFCCC Focal Point

Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning

Bul. Goce delcev bb Skopje

(389-2) 325-1455

(389-2) 322-0165

[email protected]

Timor-Leste

Mr. Adao Soares Barbosa, Adviser to the Ministry of Economy and Environment, Secretariat of State for the Environment/National Focal Point for UNFCCC

National Directorate for International Environmental Affairs

Fumento Building, rua Dom Aleixo Corte Real Mandarin Dili

(670) 333-1118

[email protected]

Togo M. Komi Tomyeb

Direction de

B.P. 4825

(228) 221-

(228) 221-

[email protected] (228)

[email protected]

a, Ingénieur agrométéorologue - environnementaliste en service à la direction de l'environnement/Point focal national de la CCNUCC

l'environnement

Lomé 3321 0333969-6333

Tonga

Mr. Asipeli Palaki, Acting Director, Environment and Climate Change

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC)

PO Box 917 Nuku'alofa

(676) 2-3611

(676) 2-3216

[email protected]

(676) 2-5050 / 7-6875

(676) 2-5051

[email protected]

Trinidad and Tobago

Ms. Veronica Belgrave, Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Planning, Housing and the Environment

HDC Bildg. #44-46 South Quay Port of Spain

(868) 623-4663

(868) 625-2793

[email protected]

Tunisia

M. Imed Fadhel, Directeur adjoint au ministère/Point focal national de la CCNUCC

Ministère de l'environnement et du developpement durable

Boulevard de la Terre- Centre Urbain Nord Tunis

(216-70) 72-8644 / 79

(216-70) 72-8655 / 8595

[email protected]

[email protected]

Turkey

Mr. Mustafa

Ministry of

Cevre ve

(90-312)

(90-312)

[email protected]

(90-312)

(90-312)

[email protected]

Sahin, Head of Department/UNFCCC Focal Point

Environment and Forestry (MoEF)

Orman Bakanligi Sogutosu Cad. No. 14/E Yenimahalle Ankara

207-6617

207-6535

207-6617

207-6535

Turkmenistan

Mr. Gurbangeldi Allaberdiyev, Team Leader, Climate Change Group/National Focal Point

Ministry of Nature Protection

15 Bitarap Turkmenistan Str. Ashgabat

(99-312) 35-7342

(99-312) 35-1764

[email protected]

Tuvalu

Mr. Seve Lausaveve, Secretary, Natural Resources


Private Mail Bag Funafuti

(688) 2-0827

(688) 2-0826

[email protected]@gov.tv

Uganda

Mr. Paul Isabirye, UNFCCC National Focal Point

Ministry of Water and Environment

P.O. Box 28119 Kampala

[email protected]

(256-414) 23-7690

(256-414) 34-6530 / 50-5941 / 50-5763

[email protected]

Ukraine

Mr. Sergii Orlenko, Head

National Environmental Investment Agency of Ukraine

35, Urytskogo Str. Kiev

(380-44) 594-9111

(380-44) 594-9115

[email protected]

[email protected]

United Arab Emirates

Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Saeed Majid Alnaqbi, Director, Petroleum Department

Ministry of Energy

P.O. Box 59 Abu Dhabi

(971-2) 626-6735

(971-2) 627-4613

[email protected]


Ms. Harriet Thompson, Head of Negotiations, International Climate Change

Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)

3-8 Whitehall Place, Area 2D London

(44-3000) 68-5452

[email protected]


Mr. Lilburn Trigg Talley, Director, Office of Global Change

Department of State

2201 C Street NW, Room 2480 Washington

(1-202) 647-3984

(1-202) 647-0191

[email protected]

Uruguay

Sr. Luis Alberto Santos Michetti, Director de la Unidad de Cambio Climático

Dirección Nacional de Medio Ambiente (DINAMA)

Galicia 1133, 3er. Piso Montevideo

(598-2) 917-0710 Ext. 4306

(598-2) 917-0710 Ext. 4321

[email protected]

[email protected]

Uzbekistan

Mr. Victor Chub, Minister and Chief

Glavgidromet,72, K. Makhsumov st. Tashke

(998-71)133-6113/6180/136-0758

(998-71)133-2025

[email protected] (998)7371-1336 180

nt

Vanuatu

,

Department of Meteorology

PMB 9054 Port Vila

(678)2-2331

(678)2-2310


Sr. Rubén Darío Molina, Coordinador de Asuntos Políticos Multilaterales/Punto Focal Político ante la Convención de Naciones Unidas sobre Cambio Climático

Ministerio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores

Esquina de Carmelitas, Torre MRE, Piso 14 Caracas

(58-221) 806-4354

(58-212) 8064355

[email protected]


Sra. Claudia Salerno Caldera, Enviada Especial Presidencial para Cambio Climatico/Directora de Organismos Internacionales

Ministerio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores

Centro Simon Boliva, Torre Sur, Piso 18, Oficina 1815, el Silencio Caracas

(58-412)219-6071

(58-212)806-4305/4306

[email protected]

(58-212) 408-1484

(58-212) 408-1111

[email protected]

Viet Nam

Mr. Nguyen Khac Hieu, Deputy Director General

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONR

No. 8 Phao Dai Lang Street, Dong Da District

(84-4) 3775-9385

(84-4) 3775-9382


E) Hanoi

Yemen

Mr. Anwar Abdulaziz Noaman, Head, Climate Change Unit

Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

P.O.Box 19719 Sana'a

(967-1) 20-3583

(967-1) 20-3583

(967-1) 20-3583

(967-1) 20-3583

[email protected]

Yemen

Mr. Mahmoud M. Shidiwah, Chairman

Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

P.O.Box 19719 Sana'a

(967-1) 20-7817

(967-1) 20-7327

[email protected]

[email protected]

Zambia

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P.O. Box 50069 Lusaka

(260-1)25-4272

(260-1)25-0240

[email protected]

Zambia

Mr. Kenneth Dalison Nkowani, Director, Environment and Natural Resources Management Department

Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources (MTENR)

P.O. Box 34011 Lusaka

(260-21) 122-9417

(260-21) 122-9417

[email protected]

Zimbabwe

Mr. Irvin Douglas Kunene, Director, Environment

Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Management

11th Floor Kaguvi Building cnr. 4th Street/Central Avenue P. Bag 7753 Causeway

(263-4) 70-1681 / 3

(263-4) 25-2673

(263-4) 70-1691/2

[email protected]

Harare

Party Groupings

Each Party to the Convention is represented at sessions of the Convention bodies by a national delegation consisting of one or more officials empowered to represent and negotiate on behalf of their government.

Based on the tradition of the United Nations, Parties are organized into five regional groups, mainly for the purposes of electing the Bureaux, namely: African States, Asian States, Eastern European States, Latin American and the Caribbean States, and the Western European and Other States (the "Other States" include Australia, Canada, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the United States of America, but not Japan, which is in the Asian Group).

The five regional groups, however, are not usually used to present the substantive interests of Parties and several other groupings are more important for climate negotiations. Developing countries generally work through the Group of 77 to establish common negotiating positions. The G-77 was founded in 1964 in the context of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and now functions throughout the UN system. It has over 130 members. The country holding the Chair of the G-77 in New York (which rotates every year) often speaks for the G-77 and China as a whole. However, because the G-77 and China is a diverse group with differing interests on climate change issues, individual developing countries also intervene in debates, as do groups within the G-77, such as the African UN regional Group, the Alliance of Small Island States and the group of Least Developed Countries.

The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is a coalition of some 43 low-lying and small island countries, most of which are members of the G-77, that are particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise. AOSIS countries are united by the threat that climate change poses to their survival and frequently adopt a common stance in negotiations. They were the first to propose a draft text during the Kyoto Protocol negotiations calling for cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of 20% from 1990 levels by 2005.

The 50 countries defined as Least Developed Countries by the UN regularly work together in the wider UN system. They have become increasingly active in the climate change process, often working together to defend their particular interests, for example with regard to vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.

The 27 members of the European Union meet in private to agree on common negotiating positions. The country that holds the EU Presidency - a position that rotates every six months - then speaks for the European Union and its 27 member states. As a regional economic integration organization, the European Union itself can be, and is, a Party to the Convention. However, it does not have a separate vote from its members.

The Umbrella Group is a loose coalition of non-EU developed countries which formed following the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol. Although there is no formal list, the Group is usually made up of Australia, Canada, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the Russian Federation, Ukraine and the US. The Umbrella Group evolved from the JUSSCANNZ group, which was active during the Kyoto Protocol negotiations (JUSSCANNZ is an acronym for Japan, the USA, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, Norway and New Zealand).

The Environmental Integrity Group (EIG), formed in 2000, comprises Mexico, the Republic of Korea and Switzerland.

Several other groups also work together in the climate change process, including countries from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), a group of countries of Central Asia, Caucasus, Albania and Moldova (CACAM), and countries that are members of organizations such as the League of Arab States and the Agence intergouvernementale de la francophonie.

Request from a Group of Countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus, Albania and Moldova Regarding Their Status under the Convention

Background

At COP 6, Part II (Bonn, July 2001), Armenia, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, on behalf of the Central Asia, Caucasus and Moldova (CACAM) countries submitted a letter dated 27 July 2001 to the Executive Secretary. The letter expressed concern regarding the definition of the term "developing countries" as used in the Convention, the Protocol and COP decisions to determine recipients of financial, technological and capacity building support. The CACAM countries sought a clear definition of "developing countries" or a reference to relevant legal texts containing such definition.

The term "developing countries" is not defined by the Convention and does not encompass all the Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention (non-Annex I Parties), since some of these do not consider themselves to be developing countries. The CACAM countries, for example, consider themselves to be "countries with economies in transition." A number of non-Annex I Parties other than the CACAM countries are also affected by this issue.

This issue was raised on behalf of the CACAM countries with respect to "The Bonn Agreements on the implementation of the Buenos Aires Plan of Action" (decision 5/CP.6) adopted at COP 6, Part II. In particular, their concerns addressed the decisions adopted at COP 7 on capacity building in developing countries (non-Annex I Parties), development and transfer of technologies, and additional guidance to an operating entity of the financial mechanism (decisions 2/CP.7, 4/CP.7 and 6/CP.7).

In their letter, the CACAM countries made the following proposals:

A clarification of the status of the CACAM countries in the context of decisions on the Convention and the Protocol, including those prepared by the resumed COP 6 for adoption at COP 7;

If difficulties are encountered in providing such a clarification in a timely manner, a decision should be adopted by COP 8 clarifying their status;

Pending formal resolution of the issue, the words "developing countries" should be substituted with "developing countries and other Parties not included in Annex I" throughout the text of the COP 6 draft decisions. The COP may wish to consider the issues raised by the CACAM countries and decide on any appropriate action.

At COP 7 (Marrakesh, October/November 2001), Parties adopted a decision which had been prepared following consultations held by the Chairman of the SBI. The decision considers the request of the CACAM countries and invites SBI 16 to consider the issue and make recommendations to the COP.

At SBI 16 (Bonn, June 2002) Parties considered a proposal by the Chair, and requested the Chair to continue consultations during the intersessional period and report to SBI 17.

Recent developments

At SBI 17 (New Delhi, October/November 2002), the Chair reported on his consultations. The SBI decided to continue consideration of this matter at its next meeting.

Intergovernmental Organizations and the Climate Change Process

United Nations

Attending sessionsArticle 7, paragraph 6 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change provides that representatives of the United Nations system may be represented as observers at sessions. In order to attend sessions representatives of UN bodies need to be officially nominated by the head of that body to the Executive Secretary of the secretariat.

Mandate for admission: Article 7, paragraph 6 English Español Français The UN system and organizational chart Rio Conventions Key UN system organizations with a climate change agenda: UNCTAD, UNDP, UNEP,

UNITAR, UNU, ISDR, WMO, WMO/IPCC, UNIDO, GEF, World Bank group and others

Intergovernmental organizations

Attending sessionsIntergovernmental organizations which are not part of the UN system need to apply for admission in order to attend sessions.

Admission: Article 7, paragraph 6, of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change provides for the admission of intergovernmental organizations to sessions of the Convention bodies as observers. New applicant organizations are formally admitted by the Conference of the Parties (COP) following the successful completion of the admission process. Admission to the Conference of the Parties also applies to the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol. Once an organization is admitted, its representatives may attend sessions of the Convention bodies as observers.

http://unfccc.int/resource/ngo/art7_6.pdf

http://unfccc.int/resource/ngo/art7_6s.pdf

http://unfccc.int/resource/ngo/art7_6f.pdf

Once an organization is admitted, its representatives may attend sessions of the Convention bodies as observers. Those observer organizations that have been admitted to a COP in the past or provisionally admitted to the SBs do not need to reapply for admission.

The deadline for applications for admission in time for COP 16/CMP 6 was 15 March 2010.

Attendance: Admission is not the only way to attend a COP. If your organization is not admitted and has missed the deadline for admission, the representatives of your organization can be nominated to attend a COP by an already admitted observer organization who agrees to nominate them. The contact details of the admitted observer organizations are available here.

Nomination: UNFCCC has launched an online registration system for all sessions. Once the notification for a session has been posted, the designated contact point (DCP) of the admitted observer organization will have approximately four weeks in which to nominate names via the online registration system. No nominations will be accepted after the deadline which will be set in the notification. Information about the online registration system can be found at https://onlinereg.unfccc.int/

For more information, please contact [email protected]

Mandate for admission: Article 7, paragraph 6 English Español Français Single admission process for COP and CMP Decision 36/CMP.1 (75 kB) (paragraph

2c ) Standard admission process English (172 kB) Español (21 kB) Français (148 kB) Contact details form English How I may attend sessions (46 kB) List of admitted organizations

Participating effectively

Rules of procedure (Convention) Providing input under the SBSTA agenda item "Cooperation with relevant international

organizations" Making statements at the COP and CMP by the head of the organization in the context of

the high level segment Organizing a side event, an exhibit or a press briefing Interacting with other members of the climate change community

For further information contact :

Observer Organizations Liaison OfficerMegumi EndoClimate Change secretariatP.O. Box 260 124D 53153 Bonn, GermanyTel. +49 228 815 1523Fax. +49 228 815 [email protected]




http://unfccc.int/files/meetings/cop_11/application/pdf/cmp1_01_arrangements_for_cmp.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/igo/application/pdf/igo_admission_process_2009_eng.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/igo/application/pdf/admission_process_2008_spanish.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/igo/application/pdf/admission_process_2008__french.pdf

http://unfccc.int/resource/igo/contact.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/igo/application/pdf/2006_igo_attendance.pdf

Civil society and the Climate Change Process

Civil society

Attending sessionsCivil society engages with the climate change process through representative non-governmental observer organizations.

Admission: Article 7, paragraph 6, of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change provides for the admission of non-governmental organizations to sessions of the Convention bodies as observers. New applicant organizations are formally admitted by the Conference of the Parties following the successful completion of the admission process. Admission to the Conference of the Parties also applies to the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol. Participation at sessions in between the SB sessions and the COP is limited to those organizations that have been admitted or provisionally admitted at previous SB sessions and COPs.

Once an organization is admitted, its representatives may attend sessions of the Convention bodies as observers. Those observer organizations that have been admitted to a COP in the past or provisionally admitted to the SBs do not need to reapply for admission.

The deadline for applications for admission in time for COP 16/CMP6 was 15 March, 2010.

Attendance: Admission is not the only way to attend sessions. If your organization is not admitted and you have missed the deadline for application, the representatives of your organization might be nominated to attend sessions by already-admitted observer organizations who agree to nominate them. Visibility will be given to the name of the nominated organization on the official list of participants under the name of the admitted organization. The contact details of the admitted observer organizations are available here.

Notification: Official notification of sessions will be posted on our website three to four months prior to the start date when sessions are known in advance. It is the responsibility of the admitted observer organization to check for notification updates. You can find current information at http://unfccc.int. On the left side of the screen click on parties and observers, then click on notifications.

Nominations: UNFCCC has launched an online registration system for all sessions. Once the notification for a session has been posted, the designated contact point (DCP) of the admitted observer organization will have approximately four weeks in which to nominate names via the online registration system. No nominations will be accepted after the deadline which will be set in the notification. Information about the online registration system can be found at https://onlinereg.unfccc.int/.

For more information please contact [email protected]

Mandate for admission: Article 7, paragraph 6 English Español Français Single admission process for COP and CMP Decision 36/CMP.1 (paragraph 2c ) Standard admission process English (198 kB) Español (183 kB) Français (207

kB)




http://unfccc.int/files/meetings/cop_11/application/pdf/cmp1_01_arrangements_for_cmp.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/admission_process_2010_english.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/admission_process_2010_spanish.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/admission_process_2010_french.pdf

Contact details form English (146 kB) Español (145 kB) Français (174 kB) How I may attend sessions (59 kB) Cumulative admission of observer organizations COP 1-15 (43 kB) Participation breakdown COP 1-15 (34 kB) List of admitted organizations

Participating effectively

Guidelines for Participation UNFCCC documentation relating to civil society Constituencies and you English (102 kB) Español (91 kB) Français (103 kB)

(version as of May 2010) Constituency contacts (109 kB) English French Guidance to observers in the process

Staying involved

Providing input through submissions (68 kB) Participating in workshops English (56 kB) Español (62 kB) Français (67 kB) Subscribing to the UNFCCC newsletter Providing input to the project-based mechanisms [CDM, JI]. public awareness, education

and training [CC:iNet] or on technolgy transfer [TT:CLEAR]

Submissions by non-governmental organizations

2010

Standardized baselines under the clean development mechanism

Carbon Markets and Investors Association (submitted 16 August 2010) Climate Action Network International (submitted 16 August 2010)

For mandate see FCCC/SBSTA/2010/6, paragraph 94

Views and information on the effectiveness of the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in fulfilling its objective, expected outcome, scope of work and modalities

Climate Action Network International (submitted 16 August 2010) GenderCC - Women for Climate Justice (submitted 16 August 2010) German Committee for Disaster Reduction (submitted 16 August 2010)

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/ngo_contact_details_form_2010__english.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/ngo_contact_details_form_2010__spanish.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/ngo_contact_details_form_2010__french.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/20060328_how_cc_can_attend.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/application/pdf/cumulative_admissions_of_observer_organizations_cop_1-15.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/application/pdf/participation_breakdown_cop_1-15.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/coc_guide.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/ngo_constituencies_2010_english.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/ngo_constituencies_2010__spanish.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/ngo_constituencies_2010__french.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/const_continfo.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/20060328_can_ngos_provide_submissions.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/20063103_constituencies_and_workshops.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/20063103_constituencies_and_workshops_spanish.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/parties_and_observers/ngo/application/pdf/20063103_constituencies_and_workshops_french.pdf

http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/2010/smsn/ngo/195.pdf





International Institute for Environment and Development (submitted 16 August 2010)

University of East Anglia (submitted 16 August 2010)

Other submissions from non-admitted organizations

Stockholm International Water Institute (submitted 16 August 2010)


Modalities and procedures for the development of standardized baselines

Climate Action Network International (submitted 22 March 2010) ClimateNet (submitted 22 March 2010) EURELECTRIC (submitted 22 March 2010) Global Wind Energy Council (submitted 22 March 2010) Transport Research Foundation (submitted 22 March 2010) International Emissions Trading Association (submitted 23 March 2010) Climate Action Reserve (submitted 23 March 2010)

For mandate see FCCC/KP/CMP/2009/L.10

Adaptation Fund under the Kyoto Protocol

Climate Action Network International (submitted 22 March 2010)

For mandate see FCCC/SBI/2009/8, paragraph 37

2008-2009

Possible further actions on the implementation of Article 4, paragraph 8, of the Convention and decisoins 5/CP.7 and 1/CP.10

Life e.V. and GenderCC (submitted 28 September)

For mandate see FCCC/SBI/2009/8, paragraph 45

Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change submissions under the area of adaptation planning and practices

Wetlands International (submitted 18 September 2009)


Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change




http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/2010/smsn/ngo/180a.pdf




http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/2010/smsn/ngo/185a.pdf






submissions under the area of socio-economic information

Population Action International (submitted 18 September 2009) India Youth Climate Network (submitted 18 September 2009)


Views on possible improvements to emissions trading and the project-based mechanisms.

Greenpeace International (submitted 24 April 2009)

For mandate see FCCC/KP/AWG/2009/L.2, paragraph 2

Further views on information on potential environmental, economic and social consequences, including spillover effects, of tools, policies, measures and methodologies available to Annex I Parties.

Climate Action Network (CAN) (submitted 24 April 2009)

For mandate see FCCC/KP/AWG/2009/L4, paragraph 4

Ideas and proposals on the elements of paragraph 1 of the Bali Action Plan.

Climate Action Network Australia, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, Humane Society International, The Wilderness Society (submitted 23 September 2009)

International Alliance of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the Tropical Forests (IATP) on behalf of the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC) (submitted 5 August 2009)

o Proposed Language for Negotiating Texto The Anchorage Declaration

United Nations Foundation (submitted 27 July 2009) Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) (submitted 26 June 2009) University of East Anglia on behalf of a consortium of 24 European research

institutes (submitted 30 June 2009) Christian Aid on behalf of APRODEV (submitted 25 June 2009) The Royal Society on behalf of the G8+5 national science academies (submitted 11

June 2009) The Climate Group (submitted 8 June 2009) Greenpeace, WWF, Germanwatch, David Suzuki Foundation, Indyact* and

NECU* (submitted 6 June 2009) International Coastal and Ocean Organization (ICO) (submitted 5 June 2009) Stakeholder Forum (submitted 22 May 2009) Climate Action Network (CAN) (submitted 24 April 2009)

o An adaptation action framework for the Copenhagen agreemento Annex I Mitigationo Position on technology cooperation and sharing

Global Witness on behalf of the Ecosystems Climate Alliance (submitted 25 April





















2009) ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) (submitted 24 April 2009) International Food Policy Research Institute (submitted 22 April 2009) Life e.V. & GenderCC - Women for Climate Justice e.V. (submitted 22 April 2009) Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) (submitted 24 April 2009) Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future on behalf of Global Public Policy

Network (GPPN) (submitted 23 April 2009) Sustainable Population Australia Inc. (SPA) (submitted 27 April 2009) SustainUS on behalf of the International Youth Delegation (Position on REDD)

(submitted 24 April 2009) SustainUS in consultation with The International Youth Delegation (submitted 25

April 2009) Tebtebba (submitted 28 April 2009) Women's Environment & Development Organization (WEDO) on behalf of the

Global Gender and Climate Alliance (GGCA) (submitted 08 April 2009) World Wildlife Fund (WWF) (submitted 24 March 2009)

*Not an admitted observer organization

For mandate see FCCC/AWGLCA/2008/8, paragraph 25 and FCCC/AWGLCA/2008/L.10, paragraph 2(a)

International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) (submitted 6 February 2009)

Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) (submitted 6 February 2009) Global Witness on behalf of the Ecosystems Climate Alliance (submitted 6

February 2009) International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) (submitted 6 February 2009) International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (submitted 9 February 2009) Greenpeace International (submitted 6 February 2009) Climate Group (submitted 6 February 2009) Climate Action Network (CAN) (submitted 7 February 2009) Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) (submitted 6 February 2009) World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) (submitted 6

February 2009) Wetlands International (submitted 5 February 2009)

Other submissions from non-admitted organizations

Ethical Energy-Petrochem Strategies Pvt. Ltd. (submitted 21 August 2009) RJRD Consultores (submitted 7 August 2009) Pro-Natura - Friends of the Earth Switzerland (submitted 6 August 2009) Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) (submitted 29 May 2009) International Water Association (submitted 24 April 2009) Working Group on WASH and Climate Change (submitted 24 April 2009) Ohio State University (OSU) (submitted 5 february 2009)






























For mandate see FCCC/AWGLCA/2008/17, paragraph 26 (b)

Views and proposals for further elaboration of the options, elements and issues contained in the annex "Options and proposals on how to address definitions, modalities, rules and guidelines for the treatment of land use, land-use change and forestry" (LULUCF).

Climate Action Network (CAN) (submitted 28 April 2009) Global Witness on behalf of the Ecosystems Climate Alliance (submitted 24 April

2009) SustainUS on behalf of the International Youth Delegation (submitted 29 April

2009)

For mandate see FCCC/KP/AWG/2009/L.3, paragraph 3

Views on the areas of focus set out in section IV of the terms of reference for the review and assessment of the effectiveness of the implementation of Article 4, paragraphs 1(c) and 5, of the convention agreed at the twenty-ninth session of the Subsidiary Body of Implementation.

For mandate see FCCC/SBI/2008/L.28

Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America (submitted 13 February 2009)

Japan Business Federation (submitted 14 February 2009) International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (submitted 16 February 2009)

For submissions by Parties, please see FCCC/SBI/2009/MISC.4

Views on issues relating to indigenous people and local communities for the development and application of methodologies.

For mandate see FCCC/SBSTA/2008/13 (paragraph 45)

Climate Action Network (CAN) (submitted 18 February 2009) Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA)

(submitted 20 February 2009)o COICA map to provide support for submission

Climate Law and Policy Project (submitted 16 February 2009) Global Witness on behalf of the Ecosystems Climate Alliance (submitted 11

February 2009) Fern and Rainforest Foundation (submitted 16 February 2009) Assembly of First Nations (AFN) (submitted 24 February 2009) Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) (submitted 16 February 2009) Global Forest Coalition (GFC) (submitted 16 February 2009)

o Supporting document for submission International Alliance of Indigenous-Tribal Peoples of the Tropical forests (IAIP)

(submitted 9 February 2009)


















International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) (submitted 11 February 2009)

International Institute of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) (submitted 13 February 2009)

Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific (RECOFTC) (submitted 13 February 2009)

SustainUS (submitted 25 February 2009) The Nature Conservancy (TNC) (submitted 24 February 2009)

Other submission

Forest Peoples Programme (submitted 16 February 2009)

For submissions by Parties, please see FCCC/SBSTA/2009/MISC.1

Experiences and views, including country-specific information where possible, on needs for technical and institutional capacity-building and cooperation in, inter alia, the implementation of methodologies for estimating and monitoring changes in forest cover and associated carbon stocks and GHG emissions, incremental changes due to sustainable management of forests, reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, national and subnational monitoring and reporting systems, and methodologies for forest inventories, ground-based and remote-sensing approaches


Greenpeace (submitted 16 February 2009) SustainUS (submitted 25 February 2009)


Further elaboration of the options, elements and issues contained in annex III to the report of the first part of the sixth session, and annex IV to the report at the resumed fifth session, including views on how and which proposals could address cross-cutting issues (LULUCF)

For mandate see FCCC/KP/AWG/2008/L.19, paragraph 8 (b)

Climate Action Network (CAN) (submitted 23 February 2009) SustainUS on behalf of the International Youth Delegation (submitted 16 March

2009)

Further input in relation to possible improvements to emissions trading and the project-based mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol

For mandate see FCCC/KP/AWG/2008/5 and annexes I and II to document FCCC/KP/AWG/2008/INF.3

Climate Action Network (CAN) (submitted 17 March 2009)












Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF) (submitted 6 February 2009) The Wilderness Society (submitted 11 February 2009) Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES) (submitted 14 January 2008) International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) (submitted 6 February 2009) Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) (submitted 6 February 2009)

Other submission

Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) (submitted 29 May 2009)

Further input in relation to possible improvements to emissions trading and the project-based mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol

For mandate see FCCC/KP/AWG/2008/5, paragraph 22

Greenpeace International (GPI)

Carbon dioxide capture and storage in geological formations as clean development mechanism project activities

For mandate see FCCC/KP/CMP/2006/10/Add.1, decision 1/CMP.2, paragraph 21 and FCCC/SBSTA/2007/L.19

Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) Greenpeace International (GPI) International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) SustainUS World Coal Institute (WCI)

Other submission

Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF)

Information, views and proposals on paragraph 1 of the Bali Action Plan

For mandate see FCCC/CP/2007/6/Add.1,, decision 1/CP.13 and FCCC/AWGLCA/2008/3, paragraph 23

Global Witness Limited and The Wilderness Society (corrigendum 19 December 2008)

Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES) (submitted 17 December 2008)

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) (submitted 9 December 2008)

Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) on behalf of 26 organizations and networks (submitted 7 December 2008)

WWF (submitted 6 December 2008) Third World Network (TWN) (submitted 6 December 2008)

o Long-term global goal for emission reduction













o Update of the Assemply Documento Shared Visiono IPRo Technology

The Wilderness Society (submitted 6 December 2008)

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) (submitted 6 December 2008)

Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Developments (NRG4SD) (submitted 6 December 2008)

Life e.V. (submitted 6 December 2008)

International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) (submitted 6 December 2008)

International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) (submitted 6 December 2008)

Heinrich Böll and Christian Aid (submitted 6 December 2008)

Greenpeace International (submitted 6 December 2008)

Global Witness Limited (submitted 6 December 2008)

Germanwatch, Bread for the World and CARE International (submitted 6 December 2008)

Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) (submitted 6 December 2008)

FERN, Friends of the Earth International (FOEI), and Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) (submitted 6 December 2008)

Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), Third Generation Environmentalism (E3G), Tearfund and WWF (submitted 6 December 2008)

Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) (submitted 6 December 2008)

Climatenet (submitted 6 December 2008) Climate Action Network International (CAN International) (submitted 6 December 2008)

o Commentso Summary of key issues

Amazon Institute for Environmental Research (IPAM), Conservation International (CI). Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), National Wildlife Federation (NWF), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Tropical Forest Group (TFG), Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) (submitted 6 December 2008)

Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO) (submitted 5 December 2008) Keidanren (submitted 26 November 2008) Wetlands International (submitted 20 November 2008) Humane Society International (HSI) (submitted 20 November 2008) International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (submitted 14 November 2008) International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) (submitted 06 October 2008) International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) (submitted 01 October 2008) Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC) and Amazon Institut for Environmental Research (IPAM)

(submitted 30 September 2008) Third World Network on shared vision (TWN) (submitted 30 September 2008) Third World Network on multilateral financial structure (TWN) (submitted 30 September 2008) Third World Network on technology and Intellectual Property Rights (TWN) (submitted 30 September

2008) Third World Network on technology transfer (TWN) (submitted 30 September 2008) Third World Network on sectoral approaches (TWN) (submitted 30 September 2008) Oxfram International (submitted 30 September 2008)

Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) (submitted 30 September and updated 6 December 2008)

Norwegian Forum for Environment and Development (ForUM) (submitted 30 September 2008) Centre for Socio-Economic Development (CSEND) (submitted 30 September 2008) Climate Action Network International on shared vision (CAN) (submitted 30 September 2008) Climate Action Network International on REDD (CAN) (submitted 30 September 2008) Climate Action Network International on mitigation (CAN) (submitted 30 September 2008) Climate Action Network International on adaptation (CAN) (submitted 30 September 2008)
























Climate Action Network International (CAN) Global Legislators for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE) International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Wetlands International Humane Society International (Reduced emissions from REDD) Tearfund (Disaster risk reduction in adaptation)

The latest submissions by Parties are currently available here. All submission by intergovernmental organizations, including those received after the issuance of this document, are currently available here.

Reducing emissions from deforestation in developing countries: approaches to stimulate action

For mandate see FCCC/CP/2007/6/Add.1, decision 2/CP.13, paragraph 7 (a)

Global Forest Coalition (GFC)

Other submission

Programme D'Integration et de Developpement du Peuple Pygmee au Kivu (submitted 25 March)


Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation to climate change


SustainUS

Consideration of relevant methodological issues

For mandate see FCCC/KP/AWG/2007/5, paragraph 19 (d) (iii)

Climate Action Network Intermational (CAN)

Preparations for the second review of the Kyoto Protocol pursuant to its Article 9

For mandate see FCCC/KP/CMP/2007/9/Add.1, decision 4/CMP.3, paragraph 6

Climate Action Network International (CAN) Climate Markets Association (CMA) Climate Markets Association (CMA) Global Public Policy Institute (GPPI) Autoridad National del Ambiente Panama, CARE, Centro Agronómico Tropical de


Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE), Conservation International, FACE Foundation , Global Public policy Institute and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC)

For submissions by Parties, please see FCCC/SBI/2008/MISC.2

Development and transfer of technologies under the SBI

For mandate see FCCC/CP/2007/L.2, paragraph 7

Friends of the Earth International (FOEI)

Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

For mandate see FCCC/SBSTA/2007/16, parargraph 51

Climate Action Network International (CAN)


Means to achieve mitigation objectives of Annex I Parties

For mandate see FCCC/KP/AWG/2007/2, paragraph 24

Climate Action Network International (CAN) Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)

For submissions by Parties, please see FCCC/KP/AWG/2008/MISC.1

2007

A. Views on the development of a timetable to guide the completion of the work of the AWG to be compiled by the secretariat for consideration by the AWG at its resumed fourth session

For mandate see FCCC/KP/AWG/2007/4 (paragraph 25)


B. Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Information and views on matters relating to the availability of information on the socio-economic aspect of climate change and improving the integration of socio-economic information into impact and vulnerability assessments, including information on the development of socio-economic scenarios and for understanding adaptive capacity


SustainUS

C. Further guidance relating to the CDM. Views on carbon dioxide capture and storage in geological formations as CDM project activities

For mandate see FCCC/KP/CMP/2006/10/Add.1 decision 1/CMP.2 (paragraphs 21 and 22)

SustainUS

D. Views on the implications of possible changes to the limit established for small-scale afforestation and reforestation clean development mechanism project activities under decision 6/CMP.1

For mandate see FCCC/SBSTA/2007/4 (paragraphs 78 and 79)

SustainUS

E. Comments on the scope and content on the second review under Article 9 of the Kyoto Protocol and the preparations required for conducting the review

For mandate see FCCC/KP/CMP/2006/10/Add.1


F. Submissions on adaptation approaches, strategies, practices and technologies for adaptation at the regional, national and local levels in different sectors, as well as on experiences, needs and concerns


Columbia University

G. Information on existing and emerging assesment methodologies and tools; and views on lessons learned from their application; opportunities, gaps, needs, constraints and barriers; possible ways to develop and better disseminate methods and tools; and training opportunities


International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) University of East Anglia, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research

H. Mitigation potential of policies and measures

For mandate see FCCC/KP/AWG/2007/L.2 (paragraph 8)

Climate Action Network International (CAN International)

Additional information provided by CAN International

Designing emissions pathways to reduce the risk of dangerous climate change Paul Baer and Micheal Mastrandrea

Factors underpinning future action: 2007 update Niklas Höhne, Dian Phylipsen, Sara Moltmann

Meeting the EU 2°C climate target: global and regional emission implications *M.G.J. den Elzen and M. Meinshausen* "The research has been performed with the support of the Dutch Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment as part of the International Climate Change Policy Project (M/728001 International Klimaatbeleid)".

<2°C Trajectories - a brief background paper M. Meinshausen

I. Views on carbon dioxide capture and storage as clean development mechanism project activities

For mandate see Decision 1/CMP.2 (paragraph 21)

Admitted non-governmental organizations

Greenpeace International: Views on leakage Greenpeace International: Views on long-term liability Greenpeace International: Views on monitoring International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA) International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) * World Coal Institute (WCI) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

* Provisionally admitted to attend the twenty-sixth sessions of the subsidiary bodies

Submissions from organizations which are not admitted may be viewed here.

J. Reducing emissions from deforestation in developing countries


Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)

K. Reducing emissions from deforestation in developing countries



Submissions from Parties and admitted IGOs, contained in miscellaneous documents FCCC/SBSTA/2007/MISC.2 and FCCC/SBSTA/2007/MISC.3 respectively, may be viewed here.

Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL) and the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPI)

Centro Agrónomo Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE) and German Emissions Trading Association (BVEK)

Climate Action Network International (CAN) Conservation International (CI) Environmental Defense (ED) and Amazon Institute for Environmental Research

(IPAM) Global Forest Coalition (GFC) Institute for Environmental Security (IES) Joanneum Research, Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Woods Hole Research

Center (WHRC) and Amazon Institute for Environmental Research (IPAM) The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Vitae Civilis Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC) and Amazon Institute for Environmental

Research (IPAM)

L. Information about external bodies and forums that could provide expert input to the work of the AWG

For mandate see FCCC/KP/AWG/2006/4 (paragraph 20)


M. Views on the implications of possibly changing the limit established for small-scale afforestation and reforestation CDM project activities


Joanneum Research University of Göteborg

2006

A. Article 9 of the Kyoto Protocol

For mandate see FCCC/KP/CMP/2005/8 (paragraph 77)



B. Implications of the situation where the issuing of certified emission reductions (CERs) for the destruction of hydrofluorocarbon-23 (HFC-23) at new hydrochlorofluorocarbon-22 (HCFC-22) facilities could lead to higher global production of HCFC-22 and/or HFC-23 than would otherwise occur


Kiko Forum The European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5)

C. Initial views on the issues to be discussed at the Dialogue on long-term cooperative action to address climate change by enhancing implementation of the Convention

For mandate see Decision 1/CP.11 (paragraph 8)

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

D. Reducing emissions from deforestation in developing countries

For mandate see FCCC/CP/2005/5 (paragraph 81)

Submissions from Parties are contained in miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2006/MISC.5.

Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL) Climate Action Network International (CAN) Conservation International (CI) Environmental Defense Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) Fundacion Amigos Naturaleza Goteborg University Amazon Institute for Environmental Research (IPAM) Joanneum Research Sierra Club of Canada The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Vitae Civilis Institute for Development, Environment and Peace Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC)

E. Carbon dioxide capture and storage as clean development mechanism project activities




Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWI) International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA) World Coal Institute (WCI )

2005

A. Implications of the establishment, under the clean development mechanism, of new, hydrochlorofluorocarbon-22 (HCFC-22) facilities seeking to obtain certified emissions reductions for the destruction of hydrofluorocarbon-23 (HFC-23)

For mandate see FCCC/SBSTA/2005/L.3 (paragraph 2)

Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy Climate Action Network Europe (CAN EU) Oeko-Institut (Institute for Applied Ecology e.V.)

B. Effective participation of observers

For mandate see FCCC/SBI/2004/10 (paragraph 99)

Climate Action Network (CAN)

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17 June 2009Note Verbale pertaining to a proposal from Bolivia on behalf of

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12 June 2009Note Verbale pertaining to a proposal from the Czech Republic and

the European Commission on behalf of the European Community and its member states for an amendment to the Kyoto Protocol (4182 kB)

11 June 2009Notification to Parties and observer States regarding the United

Nations Climate Change Intersessional Informal Consultations, Bonn, 10-14 August 2009 (195 kB)

6 June 2009 Note Verbale pertaining to a proposal from Costa Rica for a new protocol to the Convention (10090 kB)

6 June 2009 Note Verbale pertaining to a proposal from Australia for a new protocol to the Convention (4460 kB)

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5 June 2009 Note Verbale pertaining to a proposal from Tuvalu for a new protocol to the Convention (3202 kB)

5 June 2009 Information Note announcing the Fellowship Programme in its second round (147 kB)

1 June 2009Note Verbale pertaining to a proposal from Japan for a new protocol

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29 May 2009 Information to Parties, Nomination of officers for election to Convention and Kyoto Protocol bodies (61 kB)

19 May 2009 Note Verbale pertaining to proposed ammendment to Annex I of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (237 kB)

17 April 2009 Notification the Parties regarding early submission of information and views (822 kB)

6 April 2009Notification to United Nations Secretariat units and bodies,

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4 April 2009 Notification to NGOs and IGOs regarding the United Nations Climate Change Talks, Bonn, 1 to 12 June 2009 (199 kB)

2 April 2009 Notification to Parties and observer States regarding the United Nations Climate Change Talks, Bonn, 1 to 12 June 2009 (200 kB)

18 March 2009 Information Note pertaining to opening hours of registration for Pre-sessional meetings and the AWG-KP 7 and AWG-LCA 5 (132 kB)

13 February 2009 Notification to Parties and observer States regarding the AWG pre-sessional meetings and workshop (160 kB)

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3 February 2009 Notification to NGOs and IGOs regarding the United Nations Climate Change Talks, Bonn, 29 March to 8 April 2009 (192 kB)

29 January 2009 Notification to Parties regarding the United Nations Climate Change Talks, Bonn, 29 March to 8 April 2009 (249 kB)

13 January 2009 Message to Parties regarding early submission of information and views (209 kB)

6 October 2008 COP 14 - Notification to NGO / IGO (211 kB)

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1 October 2008 COP 14 - Notification to Parties and observer States (222 kB)

05 September 2008

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10 July 2008 Information Note, Fellowship Programme (137 kB)

24 June 2008 Notification to UN specialized Agencies about Accra Climate Change Talks (191 kB)

24 june 2008 Notification to NGOs and IGOs about Accra Climate Change Talks (195 kB)

24 June 2008 Message to Parties regarding early submission of information and views (210 kB)

23 June 2008 Notification to Parties and observer States about Accra Climate Change Talks (196 kB)

17 April 2008 Notification to Parties and observer States about AWG-LCA 2 - Provisional agenda (74 kB)

4 April 2008Notification to United Nations Secretariat units and bodies,

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3 April 2008 Notification to NGOs and IGOs about SBSTA and SBI 28, AWG-LCA 2 and AWG-KP 5 (86 kB)

2 April 2008 Notification to Parties and observer States about SBSTA and SBI 28, AWG-LCA 2 and AWG-KP 5 (85 kB)

23 January 2008 Early submission of information and views - January 2008 (369 kB)

18 October 2007 Early submission of information and views (87 kB)

4 October 2007 COP 13 - Notification to NGO / IGO (612 kB)

2 October 2007 COP 13 - Notification to Parties (147 kB)

20 September 2007

Information Note - Initial eligibility of Austria, Hungary, Japan, New Zealand and Switzerland (91 kB)

17 September 2007 New President of COP 12 and CMP 2 (24 kB)

28 June 2007 Vienna 2007: Intersessional meetings - UN organizations (585 kB)

28 June 2007 Vienna 2007: Intersessional meetings - IGO, NGO (587 kB)

26 June 2007 Vienna 2007: Intersessional meetings - Parties and Observers (235 kB)

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30 May 2007 Early submission of information and views (349 kB)

02 March 2007 Bonn 2007: Sessions of the subsidiary bodies (415 kB)

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06 Dec 2006 Early submission of information and views (215 kB)

12 Sep 2006 Notice to IGOS and NGOS about COP 12 and COP/MOP 2 (528 kB)

04 Sep 2006 Notice to Parties and observer States about COP 12 and COP/MOP 2 (644 kB)

02 June 2006 Notice to Parties and observer States about submission of information and views (250 kB)

22 Mar 2006 Arrangements for press/media briefings during the May 2006 sessions (50 kB)

20 Mar 2006 Notice to United Nations Secretariat Units and bodies, and to specialized agencies about AWG, SBSTA 24 and SBI 24 (441 kB)

20 Mar 2006 Notice to IGO and NGOs admitted as observers about AWG, SBSTA 24 and SBI 24 (478 kB)

15 Mar 2006 Notification to Parties and observer States about AWG, SBSTA 24 and SBI 24 (475 kB)

6 Mar 2006The Bureau of the Convention agreed on an Ad Hoc Working Group

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21 Feb 2006 New President of COP 11 and COP/MOP 1 (73 kB)

20 Feb 2006 Announcement about proposed amendment, by Belarus, to Annex B of the Kyoto Protocol (131 kB)

17 Jan 2006 Upcoming deadlines for submission of views or information by Parties (282 kB)

18 Oct 2005 Candidacy for the post of Executive-Secretary (123 kB)

19 oct 2005 Ceremony to honour the life and work of Ms. Joke Waller-Hunter, 25 October 2005 (47 kB)

14 Oct 2005 Passing away of Ms. Joke Waller-Hunter, UNFCCC Executive Secretary (66 kB)

12 Sep 2005 Notification to National Focal Points about Kyoto Protocol reports and due dates (467 kB)



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14 Sep 2005 Notification to intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations about COP 11 and COP/MOP 1 (555 kB)

07 Sep 2005 Notification to Parties and observer States about COP 11 and COP/MOP 1 (668 kB)

30 June 2005 Message to Parties pertaining to the election of the Compliance Committee at COP MOP 1 (385 kB)

20 June 2005 Survey to collect feedback on the use of the secretariat’s web site (122 kB)

02 June 2005 Upcoming deadlines for submission of views or information by Parties (564 kB)

26 May 2005 Amendment of the Kyoto Protocol (1911 kB)

02 May 2005 Second information note on the seminar of governmental experts (259 kB)

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16 Feb 2005 Canada to host COP 11 and COP/MOP 1 in Montréal (120 kB)

16 Feb 2005 Seminar of governmental experts to promote information exchanging about mitigation, adaptation, policies and measures (214 kB)

24 Jan 2005 Events and activities relating to the entry into force of the Kyoto Protocol on 16 February 2005 (111 kB)

14 Jan 2005 Notice to parties about upcoming deadlines for submission of views or information (320 kB)

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6 Oct 2004 Notification to Parties (608 kB)

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12 July 2004 Deadline for submissions 2004 (264 kB)

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30 June 2004 Revised notification of contributions for the year 2004 (587 kB)

2 March 2004 Note to Parties: Dates and venue of COP 10 (95kB)

Roster of Experts

The UNFCCC Roster of Experts contains information on experts in the areas of greenhouse gas inventory issues, in-depth reviews of national communications from Annex I Parties and technology transfer. These experts have been nominated by their Party’s National Focal Point.

To be able to implement activities mandated by the subsidiary bodies, the COP and/or the CMP, the secretariat continuously invites Parties to the Convention.

To nominate new experts to the UNFCCCC Roster of Experts, To regularly check, and, where necessary, update the information on experts already

nominated to the Roster of Experts, To remove experts from the Roster of Experts who are no longer available for

cooperation with the secretariat

These updates can be performed by National Focal Points and roster custodians designated by their respective National Focal Points. For new nominations, the following three steps should be followed:

1. The expert provides the National Focal Point or the Roster custodian with his/her relevant information (see form on the right).

2. The National Focal Point or the roster custodian enters the information online into the UNFCCC Roster database.

3. The National Focal Point or the Roster custodian sends the expert’s Curriculum Vitae by e mail to mailto:[email protected]

Nominate an expert/Update the information

For questions, please contact [email protected]

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Press

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Bonn Climate Change Talks August 2010 - Press informationThe thirteenth session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Further Commitments for Annex I Parties of the Kyoto Protocol (AWG-KP 13) and the eleventh sessions of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action under the Convention (AWG-LCA 11) was held from Monday 2 to Friday 6 August 2010 at Hotel Maritim, Bonn, Germany.

Closing press briefing with UNFCCC Executive SecretaryUNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres briefed the press on the closing of the UN Climate Change Talks in Bonn today, 6 August 2010 at 13:15 CEST. The briefing was webcast live and is available on demand.

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UNFCCC Press briefing Thursday, 22 July 2010UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres briefed the press about the status of the UN climate change process.

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Accreditation for the f ourteenth session of the AWG-KP and the twelfth session of the AWG-LCA to take place from Monday, 4 to Saturday, 9 October 2010 in Tianjin, China is now open. Deadline is Thursday, 30 September 2010.

Accreditation for the UN Climate Change Conference in Cancún (29 November to 10 December 2010) will open in the fall, approximately two months before the conference.

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Why is a global climate change deal so important? (178

Introduction to the UNFCCC and its Kyoto Protocol (18 kB)

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Financing responses to climate change (136 kB)

The Kyoto Protocol (45 kB) The need for adaptation (258 kB)

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The Secretariat Secretariat staff visionWe support cooperative action by States to combat climate change and its impacts on humanity and ecosystems. This is our contribution to a sustainable world and to realizing the vision of peace, security and human dignity on which the United Nations is founded.Guided by the Parties to the Convention, we provide organizational support and technical expertise to their negotiations and institutions and facilitate the flow of authoritative information on the implementation of the Convention. We are committed to performing these tasks to the highest standards of professionalism and objectivity.

We strive to be a dynamic team, committed to the promotion of a participatory and caring work environment. Our respect for each other and our blend of diverse cultures, gender and backgrounds enrich and enhance our work.

Historic Haus Carstanjen where the Marshall Plan was signed

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http://unfccc.int/files/press/backgrounders/application/pdf/fact_sheet_on_technology.pdf

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UNFCCC is committed to:

Making a contribution to sustainable development through support for action to mitigate and to adapt to climate change at the global, regional and national level.

Providing high-quality support to the intergovernmental process in the context of the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol.

Creating and maintaining necessary conditions for an early, effective and efficient implementation of the Kyoto Protocol.

Providing and disseminating high-quality, understandable and reliable information and data on climate change and on efforts to address it.

Promoting and enhancing the active engagement of NGO's, business and industry, the scientific community and other relevant stakeholders in our work and processes, including through effective communication.

Creating and maintaining a caring working environment that is conducive to self-actualization of staff, information sharing and teamwork and allows the delivery of the highest quality products.

Cooperation & Support International cooperation, and the provision of support to developing countries and to countries with economies in transition, are crucial to ensure the implementation of the Convention by all Parties. These would be impossible without support from the Convention's financial mechanism - the Global Environment Facility (GEF), its implementing agencies, and a host of other international organizations. Both the SBI and the SBSTA have a number of standing agenda items that fit under this overall heading, and this section of the website gives access to the key areas of that work.

Financial MechanismThe Financial Mechanism pages contain information on the financial mechanism of the Convention - the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), as well as details about three special funds: Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF), Adaptation Fund (AF), and the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF). There is also information on guidance provided by the Parties to the financial mechanism as well as on the review process of operations of the financial mechanism. The pages also provide a list of all relevant decisions related to the financial mechanism and links to relevant external sites.

TechnologyThe Technology section has links to the Convention's technology clearing house information system (TT:CLEAR), and to work done by the SBSTA in implementing the Technology Transfer Framework (Decision 4/CP.7), including through the Expert Group on Technology Transfer (EGTT).

Least Developed CountriesThe Least Developed Country (LDC) page provides links to information that is of specific interest for LDCs, such as work on National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPA), and the work of the LDC Expert Group (LEG), which are contained in other parts of the UNFCCC website, as well

as to relevant information on selected external websites.

Education and OutreachThe section on Education and Outreach includes information on the implementation of the New Delhi Work Programme on Article 6 of the Convention: "Education, Training, Public Awareness, Public Participation, Public Access to Information and International Cooperation." It also hosts the information network clearing house on Article 6 of the Convention ( CC:iNet).

Response MeasuresThe impact of the implementation of response measures generally refers to the negative side effects resulting from the implementation of climate change mitigation activites. The Convention and its Kyoto Protocol commit Parties to minimize adverse economic, social and environmental impacts on developing countries when responding to climate change.

Capacity-buildingThe section on Capacity Building looks at the implementation of the capacity building frameworks by developing countries and countries with economies in transition, and contains information on the activities and information products of supporting organizations.

Cooperation with International OrganizationsCooperation with International Organizations, such as with scientific bodies, UN agencies and other conventions, is an important and essential dimension of the implementation of the Convention.

Activities Implemented JointlyA pilot phase of activities implemented jointly (AIJ) was launched in 1995 under which Annex I Parties may implement projects in other countries that reduce emissions of greenhouse gases or enhance their removal through sinks. AIJ under the pilot phase are undertaken on a voluntary basis.

Financial mechanism

Introduction

The contribution of countries to climate change and their capacity to prevent and cope with its consequences vary enormously. The Convention and the Protocol therefore foresee financial assistance from Parties with more resources to those less endowed and more vulnerable. Developed country Parties (Annex II Parties) shall provide financial resources to assist developing country Parties implement the Convention. To facilitate this, the Convention established a financial mechanism to provide funds to developing country Parties.

The Parties to the Convention assigned operation of the financial mechanism to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) on an on-going basis, subject to review every four years. The

financial mechanism is accountable to the COP, which decides on its climate change policies, programme priorities and eligibility criteria for funding, based on advice from the SBI.

The Kyoto Protocol also recognizes, under its Article 11, the need for the financial mechanism to fund activities by developing country Parties.

In addition to providing guidance to the GEF, Parties have established three special funds: the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) and Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), under the Convention; and the Adaptation Fund (AF), under the Kyoto Protocol.

Funding to climate change actvities is also available through bilateral, regional and multilateral channels.

More information on funding

Recent developments

Financial needs assessments

At its 28th session, the SBI gave the mandate to the secretariat, to provide, upon request, information on the assessment of financing needs of non-Annex I Parties to implement mitigation and adaptation measures. The National Economic, Environment and Development Study (NEEDS) for Climate Change Project was launched in response to this mandate, and eleven countries have availed of technical assistance from the secretariat to conduct financial needs assessments as part of the project.

An interim report summarizing initial findings gathered by participating countries was prepared by the secretariat and presented at a high-level side event held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 17 December 2009.

The final summary report of the NEEDS Project is expected to be published in the second half of 2010, once all participating countries submit their final reports.

At its 32nd session, the SBI requested the secretariat to compile and synthesize the information contained in the NEEDS reports of participating eleven countries for consideration by SBI 33 in December 2010.

More on the NEEDS Project

Investment and financial flows to address climate change: An update

The AWG-LCA 2 has requested the UNFCCC secretariat o prepare an update of the technical paper on investment and financial flows to address climate change, taking into account paragraph 1 of the Bali Action Plan. The objective is to present analysis that would move forward the discussion on financing from broad investment and financial needs to options, tools

and mechanisms for enhancing funding for mitigation, adaptation and technology cooperation for an effective response to climate change.

Investment and financial flows to address climate change: An update (FCCC/TP/2008/7)

Updated 23 June 2010

Development and Transfer of Technologies Recent developments

Outcomes of the thirty-first sessions of the SBSTA and SBI

The SBI and the SBSTA welcomed the report of the EGTT for 2009. The SBI and the SBSTA noted the oral report by the Chair of the EGTT on the outcomes of the group’s fourth meeting, held from 23 to 25 September 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand. They welcomed the continued dialogue of the EGTT with the business community that took place in conjunction with this meeting. The SBI and the SBSTA recalled their conclusions at their thirtieth sessions that consideration should be given to establishing an effective means of engaging the private sector more fully in the process.

The SBI and the SBSTA endorsed the rolling programme of work of the EGTT for 2010–2011. The SBI and the SBSTA noted that the EGTT will convene its special meeting in February 2010 to update this programme of work, taking into account the outcome of the fifteenth session of the COP, and will submit the updated programme of work for consideration by the SBI and the SBSTA at their thirty-second sessions.

The SBI and the SBSTA welcomed the final report of the EGTT on performance indicators . The SBI noted that the report contains a set of indicators that would be used by the SBI, to the extent possible, as one of the tools to conduct the review and assessment of the effectiveness of the implementation of Article 4, paragraphs 1(c) and 5, of the Convention, and to regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of the technology transfer framework, as requested by decision 4/CP.13

The SBI noted the second interim report of the GEF on the progress made in carrying out the Poznan strategic programme on technology transfer. The SBI invited the GEF to provide a report on the progress made on the implementation of this programme at its thirty-second session, including on the long-term aspects of the Poznan strategic programme.

Background

Under the Convention, the developed country Parties and other developed Parties included in Annex II shall take all practicable steps to promote, facilitate and finance, as appropriate, the transfer of, or access to, environmentally sound technologies and know-how to other Parties, particularly to developing countries to enable them to implement the provisions of the

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Convention (Article 4.5). This commitment is echoed in similar provisions under the Kyoto Protocol (Article 10 c). Parties have taken decisions to promote the development and transfer of environmentally sound technologies at each session of the COP more >>

Framework for meaningful and effective actions to enhance the implementation of Article 4.5 of the Convention

As part of the Marrakesh Accords, at COP 7, Parties were able to reach an agreement to work together on a set of technology transfer activities, grouped under a framework for meaningful and effective actions to enhance the implementation of Article 4.5 of the Convention. This framework, contained in the annex to decision 4/CP.7, has five main themes:

Technology needs & needs assessments Technology information Enabling environments Capacity building Mechanisms for technology transfer

At COP 13, Parties adopted a set of actions for enhancing the implementation of the technology transfer framework and agreed that these activities would complement the actions in the technology transfer framework. These actions include the organization of meetings and workshops, the implementation of the results of technology needs identified in TNAs, the further development of the technology transfer information clearinghouse, including a network of technology information centres, actions by governments to create enabling environments that will improve the effectiveness of the transfer of environmentally sound technologies, capacity building activities and technical support for project developers in developing countries. Funding to implement the framework complemented by the set of actions is to be provided through the GEF.

Expert group on technology transfer

The Marrakesh Accords provide also for the establishment of an Expert Group on Technology Transfer (EGTT), nominated by the Parties. The COP at its thirteenth session agreed to reconstitute the EGTT for a further five years. The Expert Group comprises 19 experts, including three members from each of the developing country regions (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean), one from the small island developing states, eight from Annex I Parties, and one from other non-Annex I Parties. The objectives of the Expert Group are to enhance the implementation of Article 4.5 of the Convention and to advance technology transfer activities under the Convention and to make recommendations to this end to the SBSTA and the SBI. more >>



Technology transfer information clearinghouse - TT:CLEAR

The secretariat upon the request by the COP and SBSTA has developed a technology information system (TT:CLEAR), including an inventory of environmentally friendly technologies and projects, as well as its technology web page. The main objective of TT:CLEAR is to improve the flow of, access to and quality of information relating to the development and transfer of environmentally sound technologies under the Article 4.5 of the Convention and to contribute to more efficient use of available resources by achieving synergy with other ongoing efforts. more >>

Least Developed Countries Portal

Français - The Least Developed Countries (LDC) entry page provides links to information that is of specific interest for LDCs, such as work on National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPA), the work of the LDC Expert Group (LEG), the LDC Fund, Relevant LDC Decisions and Conclusions and Frequently Asked Questions on NAPAs, LEG and LDCF. Information on these LDC issues can also be found on other parts of the UNFCCC website, as well as on selected external websites.

Least Developed Countries (LDC) Work Programme and the NAPA

The LDC Work Programme and the NAPA pages provide information on the situation of LDCs under the Climate Change convention, the NAPA rationale and focus as well as on the NAPA prepation and implementation. Additional information on the LDC Work Programme and capacity building follows.

Submitted NAPAs

This section presents information on the list of countries which have submitted their NAPAs and the date of submission. NAPAs are available for download in the language initially submitted.

NAPA Priorities Database

The NAPA Priorities Database pages present the list of ranked priority adaptation activities and projects, as well as short profiles of each activity or project, designed to facilitate the development of proposals for implementation. Projects are also arranged by sector.

LDCF/NAPA Projects

The LDCF/NAPA Projects pages provides updated information on the status of implementation of NAPA project under the LDCF.

LDC Expert Group (LEG)

The section on LDC Expert Group includes information on the function, members and work porgramme of the accompanying Body to the LDCs which have engaged the NAPA processes. It also contains information on various LEG meetings and workshops.

Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF)

This section provides links to the Least Developed Countries Fund which was established to support a work programme for the Least Developed Country Parties on the preparation and implementation of their NAPAs. Key documents and decisions about funding issues to LDCs can be found on this page.

Relevant COP Decisions and SBI Conclusions

This page presents links to decisions and conlusions on LDC matters, including on the LEG and the LDCF.

Frequently Asked Questions

The section on Frequently Asked Questions refers to a list of questions and answers, frequently asked in the context of LDCs, NAPA and the LEG.

Last modified: 12 July 2010

Chronological Evolution of LDC work Programme and Concept of NAPAs

Français

LDCs under the Convention

Article 4.9 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) recognizes the special situations of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and states:

"The Parties shall take full account of the specific needs and special situations of the Least Developed Countires in their actions with regard to funding and transfer of technology".

Five major decisions were adopted at COP 7 as follows:

Decision 2/CP.7 : Capacity builing in developing countries (non-Annex I Parties); Decision 5/CP.7 : Implementation of Article 4, paragraph 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 27/CP.7 : Guidance to an entity entrusted with the operation of the financial mechanism of the Convention, for the operation of the least developed countries fund;

Decision 28/CP.7 : Guidelines for the preparation of national adaptation programmes of action;

Decision 29/CP.7 : Establishment of a least developed countries expert group.

The national adaptation programme of action (NAPA)

Rationale and Focus for NAPAs

In order to address the urgent adaptation needs of LDCs, a new approach was needed that would focus on enhancing adaptive capacity to climate variability, which itself would help address the adverse effects of climate change. The NAPA takes into account existing coping strategies at the grassroots level, and builds upon that to identify priority activities, rather than focusing on scenario-based modeling to assess future vulnerability and long-term policy at state level. In the NAPA process, prominence is given to community-level input as an important source of information, recognizing that grassroots communities are the main stakeholders.

NAPAs provide a process for LDCs to identify priority activities that respond to their urgent and immediate needs with regard to adaptation to climate change. The rationale for NAPAs rests on the limited ability of LDCs to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change.

The NAPAs focus on urgent and immediate needs - those for which further delay could increase vulnerability or lead to increased costs at a later stage. NAPAs are designed to use existing information; and no new research is needed. They must be action-oriented and country-driven and be flexible and based on national circumstances. Finally, in order to effectively address urgent and immediate adaptation needs, NAPA documents should be presented in a simple format, easily understood both by policy-level decision-makers and by the public.

The NAPA Preparation Process

The steps for the preparation of the NAPAs include synthesis of available information, participatory assessment of vulnerability to current climate variability and extreme events and of areas where risks would increase due to climate change, identification of key adaptation measures as well as criteria for prioritizing activities, and selection of a prioritized short list of activities. The development of a NAPA also includes short profiles of projects and/or activities intended to address urgent and immediate adaptation needs of LDC Parties. Upon completion, the NAPA is submitted to the UNFCCC secretariat, where it is posted on the website, and the LDC Party becomes eligible to apply for funding for implementation of the NAPA under the LDC Fund. A copy of the NAPA is also sent to the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

The NAPA Implementation Process

Once a NAPA has been submitted to the UNFCCC secretariat, the LDC Party can start the process of implementation under the LDC Fund, which is managed by the GEF. To initiate implementation, an LDC Party prepares a concept note and requests an implementing agency of the GEF (currently there are 10 of them), to assist it in submitting a proposal for funding to the GEF under the LDC Fund. The GEF agency then works with the country to develop the concept into a full project that is ready for implementation under the GEF project cycle.

The GEF cycle includes a sequence of steps that includes submission of a project identification form (PIF), followed by a project preparation grant (PPG), then a full-sized project (FSP) proposal. Each of these stages is either approved by the GEF Chief Operating Officer and/or the GEF Council. This interactive process with the country is supported by funds to assist

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the country fully develop the project and prepare the relevant project documents for submission. The GEF agency works very closely with the country during each successive step, and ultimately supports the country in implementing the project.

The LDC Work Programme and Scope for Capacity-building

Decision 5/CP.7 of the 7th Conference of the Parties (COP) acknowledged the specific decisions of LDCs, in that they do not have the means to deal with problems associated with adaptation to climate change, and established an LDC work programme, which includes:

Preparation and implementation of NAPAs Strengthening climate change Secretariat and Focal Points Training in negotiation skills and language Promotion of public awareness Developing and transfer of technology

In the capacity-building framework for developing countries, in annex to decision 2/CP.7, paragraph 17, the specific scope for capacity building in Least Developed Countries is presented and includes:

The Least Developed Countries, and Small Islands Developing States amongst them, are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather events and the adverse effects of climate change. They also have the least capacity to cope with and adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. The following is the initial assessment of needs and priority areas for capacity building in these countries:

(a) Strengthening existing and, where needed, establishing national climate change secretariat or focal points to enable the effective implementation of the Convention and effective participation in the Kyoto Protocol process, including preparation of national communications;

(b) Developing an integrated implementation programme which takes into account the role of research and training in capacity building;

(c) Developing and enhancing technical capacities and skills to carry out and effectively integrate vulnerability and adaptation assessment into sustainable development programmes and develop national adaptation programmes of action;

(d) Strengthening existing and, where needed, establishing national research and training institutions in order to ensure the sustainability of the capacity-building programmes;

(e) Strengthening the capacity of meteorological and hydrological services to collect, analyse, interpret and disseminate weather and climate information to support implementation of national adaptation programmes of action;

(f) Enhancing public awareness (level of understanding and human capacity development).

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NAPAs received by the secretariat - Last update: 01 March 2010

The following NAPAs have been made available to the UNFCCC Secretariat and are reproduced here in pdf for download, in the original language. A translation to other languages is also provided where available. The date of submission is provided, as this determines eligibility to apply for funding for implementation under the LDC Fund, which is managed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The latest NAPA received is Chad in February 2010.

Number:alphabeticalorder

CountryNational Adaptation Programme of Action

Date NAPA posted

1 Afghanistan EnglishSeptember 2009

2 Bangladesh English November 2005

3 Benin French January 2008

4 Bhutan English May 2006

5 Burkina Faso French December 2007

6 Burundi French / English February 2007

7 Cambodia English March 2007

8 Cape Verde English December 2007

9 Central African Republic French June 2008

10 Chad French February 2010

11 Comoros French / English November 2006

12Democratic Republic of Congo French

September 2006

13 Djibouti French October 2006

14 Eritrea English May 2007

15 Ethiopia English June 2008

16 Gambia English January 2008

17 Guinea French July 2007

18 Guinea-Bissau English February 2008

19 Haïti Français December 2006

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20 Kiribati English January 2007

21Lao People's Democratic Republic English May 2009

22 Lesotho English June 2007

23 Liberia English July 2007

24 Madagascar Français December 2006

25 Malawi English March 2006

26 Maldives English March 2008

27 Mali French December 2007

28 Mauritania French / English November 2004

29 Mozambique English July 2008

30 Niger French, English July 2006

31 Rwanda French, English May 2007

32 Samoa English December 2005

33 Sao Tome and Principe English November 2007

34 Senegal French November 2006

35 Sierre Leone English June 2008

36 Solomon Islands English December 2008

37 Sudan English June 2007

38 Tanzania EnglishSeptember 2007

39 Togo FrenchSeptember 2009

40 Tuvalu English May 2007

41 Uganda English December 2007

42 Vanuatu English December 2007

43 Yemen English April 2009

44 Zambia English October 2007

NAPA Priorities Database

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NAPAs contain a list of ranked priority adaptation activities and projects, as well as short profiles of each activity or project, designed to facilitate the development of proposals for implementation. To facilitate access to this information based on the NAPAs that have been submitted to date, below are listings of projects and project profiles, grouped by country and according to main sectors for which an activity falls. Some projects and activities are very cross-sectoral in nature, and difficult to classify into any one sector. Such projects have been put into a 'cross-sectoral' group. The information is given below for project titles by country, as well as downloadable as files in the Adobe portable document format (pdf).

Lists of All NAPA Project Titles (319 kB)

by Country (319 kB) by Sector (294 kB)

Lists of NAPA Priority Projects by Sector

Cross-sectoral (2298 kB) Health (1717 kB)

Food Security (4859 kB) (Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and other Livelihood sources)

Infrastructure (1425 kB)

Coastal Zones and Marine Ecosystems (2495 kB)

Insurance (195 kB)

Early Warning and Disaster Management (2041 kB)

Terrestrial Ecosystems (4398 kB) (Land Management, Forest Ecosystems, Wetlands/lakes, Natural Sites)

Education and Capacity Building (1582 kB)

Tourism (460 kB)

Energy (979 kB) Water Resources (3082 kB)

Lists of NAPA Priority Projects by Country showing indicated project cost and downloadable file with list of projects

Afghanistan

Project Number

Project TitleIndicative Project Cost

(USD)

1Improved water management and use efficiency

2,200,000

2Community based watershed management

2,200,000

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Bangladesh ( Project Profiles (623 kB) )

Project Number

Project Title Indicative Project Cost (USD)

1Reduction of Climate Change Hazards through Coastal afforestation with community participation

23,000,000

2Providing drinking water to coastal communities to combat enhanced salinity due to sea level rise

1,525,000

3

Capacity building for integrating Climate Change in planning, designing of infrastructure, conflict management and land-water zoning for water management institutions

5,050,000

4

Climate change and adaptation information dissemination to vulnerable community for emergency preparedness measures and awareness raising on enhanced climatic disasters

7,050,000

5Construction of flood shelter, and information and assistance centre to cope with enhanced recurrent floods in major floodplains 5,050,000

6

Mainstreaming adaptation to climate change into policies and programmes in different sectors (focusing on disaster management, water, agriculture, health and industry)

1,025,000

7Inclusion of climate change issues in curriculum at secondary and tertiary educational institution

525,000

8Enhancing resilience of urban infrastructure and industries to impacts of climate change

2,025,000

9

Development of eco-specific adaptive knowledge (including indigenous knowledge) on adaptation to climate variability to enhance adaptive capacity for future climate change

5,050,000

10 Promotion of research on drought, flood and saline tolerant varieties of crops to facilitate adaptation in future

5,050,000

11Promoting adaptation to coastal crop agriculture to combat increased salinity

6,550,000

12 Adaptation to agriculture systems in areas prone to enhanced flash flooding–North East and Central

6,550,000

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Region

13Adaptation to fisheries in areas prone to enhanced flooding in North East and Central Region through adaptive and diversified fish culture practices

4,550,000

14Promoting adaptation to coastal fisheries through culture of salt tolerant fish special in coastal areas of Bangladesh

4,050,000

15Exploring options for insurance to cope with enhanced climatic disasters

225,000

Benin ( Project Profiles (574 kB) )

Project Number

Project TitleIndicative Project Cost (USD)

1Implementation of a forecasting system for early warning and climatic risks for food security in four (4) vulnerable agroecological regions

8,190,000

2

Adaptation of households to climate change through awareness-raising and capacity building on the use of renewable energy (solar energy) and energy-efficient stoves in the areas vulnerable to climate change and with highly degraded soils

2,106,600

3Exploitation of surface water as a means to adapt to climate change in the most vulnerable areas in the Centre and North Provinces

2,875,000

4Protection of children under five (5) and pregnant women against malaria in the areas most vulnerable to climate change

1,112,500

5 Protection of coastal areas against sea level rise 1,296,000

Bhutan (Project Profiles) (840 kB)

Project Number


1 Disaster Management Strategy – planning for food security and emergency medicine to vulnerable

619,110

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communities

2 Artificial Lowering of Thorthomi Lake 3,188,942

3Weather Forecasting System to Serve Farmers and Agriculture

420,000

4Landslide Management & Flood Prevention (Pilot Schemes in Critical Areas)

894,179

5Flood Protection of Downstream Industrial and Agricultural Areas

453,488

6 Rainwater Harvesting 895,000

7GLOF Hazard Zoning (Pilot Scheme – Chamkhar Chu Basin)

232,493

8Installation of Early Warning System on Pho Chu Basin

400,000

9Promote Community-based Forest Fire Management and Prevention

423,000

Burkina Faso (Project Profile) (1213 kB)

Project Number


1Mitigating vulnerability to Climate Changes through the strengthening of a prevention and food crisis management system

400,000

2

Securing cereal production through the promotion of supplemental irrigation in the following areas: North Region (Oudalan Province) and Centre-North region (Namentenga Province)

408,660

3 Restoration and management of Oursi pond 275,000

4Fodder production and development of fodder stocks for livestock in the Sahelian Region of Burkina Faso

330,000

5Rehabilitation, sustainable management of natural vegetation, and valorisation of Non-timber Forest Products in the Eastern region of Burkina Faso

700,000

6Control of sand encroachment/mud silting in the river basins of Mouhoun, Nakanbé and Comoé

352,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/04_burk_pp.pdf

7Implementation of irrigated crops in Gourma, Namentenga, Tapoa and Sanmatnga regions

443,300

8Protection of pastoral-suited regions in the Sahelian and Eastern regions

320,000

9Securing agricultural production through the use of appropriate technological packages in the South-East and East regions

297,924

10Promoting community-based fauna management in the Mouhoun region

810,000

11

Implementation of safety zones and backup devices to control pollution of underground and surface water catchment infrastructures (lakes, wells, boreholes) in the cotton belts of Burkina (Mouhoun, South-West, Comoé and the Easetern part of Nakanbé)

330,000

12

Promoting the use of energy saving equipment (improved stoves, M'Bora stew pan) and renewable energy-based technologies (pressure-cooker, water heater and solar dryers, etc.)

1,230,000

Burundi (Project Profiles) (780 kB)

Project Number


1Improvement of seasonal early warning climate forecasts

500,000

2 Rehabilitation of degraded areas 500,000

3 Safeguarding of the natural environments 200,000.00

4 Rainwater Valorisation 1,000,000

5 Erosion control in the region of Mumirwa 600,000

6Protection of buffer zones in Lake Tanganyika floodplain and around the lakes of Bugesera

200,000

7Popularisation of short cycle and drought resistant food crops

294,000

8 Zero grazing technique 300,000

9Capacity building to promote energy-wood saving techniques

700,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/05_burun_pp.pdf

10Stabilisation of river dynamics of watercourses and torrents in Mumirwa, including the city of Bujumbura

2,000,000

11 Education on climate change adaptation 500,000

12 Increase hydropower micro stations 500,000

Cambodia (Project Profiles) (704 kB)

Project Number


1Rehabilitation of a Multiple Use Reservoir in Takeo Province

4,000,000

2Rehabilitation of Multiple Use Dams in Takeo and Kampong Speu Provinces

2,500,000

3Community and Household Water Supply in Coastal Provinces

1,000,000

4Development and Rehabilitation of Flood Protection Dykes

5,000,000

5Rehabilitation of Upper Mekong and Provincial Waterways

30,000,000

6Rehabilitation of Multiple-Use Canals in Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province

1,500,000

7Vegetation Planting for Flood and Windstorm Protection

4,000,000

8Strengthening of Community Disaster Preparedness and Response Capacity

5,000,000

9 Water Gates and Water Culverts Construction 10,000,000

10 Safer Water Supply for Rural Communities 5,000,000

11Development and Improvement of Small-Scale Aquaculture Ponds

4,000,000

12 Promotion of Household Integrated Farming 2,500,000

13 Rehabilitation of Coastal Protection Infrastructure 2,000,000

14Development and Improvement of Community Irrigation Systems

45,000,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/06_camb_pp.pdf

15Community Mangrove Restoration and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources

1,000,000

16Community Based Agricultural Soil Conservation in Srae Ambel District, Koh Kong Province

2,000,000

17 Production of Biopesticides 3,000,000

18 Development of Healthcare Centres and Posts 750,000

19Provision of Safe Water in High Risk Malaria Regions

100,000

20Malaria Education and Mosquito Habitat Clearance Campaigns

500,000

Cape Verde (Project Profiles) (353 kB)

Project Number


1Mobilization and integrated water resource management project

13,680,000

2Modernization and diversification of agricultual production for food security improvement

1,500,000

3Integrated Protection and management of coastal zones

1,500,000

Central African Republic (Project Profiles) (589 kB)

Project Number


1Building community institutional capacities for eco-development

250,000

2 Promoting urban and suburban forests 250,000

3Management of the native vegetation for the restoration of degraded pastoral areas in Bossemptele

250,000

4Community Participation in the reforestation and forest management in Southeast of Ombella M’Poko

250,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/07_cape_pp.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/08_centralar_pp.pdf

5Implementation of climate change-resistant varieties in the Centre, North and Southeast of the country

250,000

6Promotion of the carbonization of wood byproducts from forest companies

250,000

7Improvement of the drinking water system in the area of Imohoro

250,000

8Implementation of an early warning and prevention system/Mitigation of harmful effects of abrupt climate change in local communities in RCA

500,000

9Strengthening local community/authority capacities on the risks of abrupt climate change

250,000

10Prevention against water-borne diseases and other seasonal pathologies in rural areas

500,000

Chad

Project Number

Project Title Indicative

Project Cost (USD)

1Capture of surface water for agriculture and provision of food for livestock

1,800,000

2 Diversification of cultures in Sudanese and Sahelian areas

1,200,000

3 Improvement and development of outreach activities to promote cultural calendar

1,000,000

4Improvement of the information, education and communication means for adaptation to climate change

1,100,000

5Construction of infrastructure to protect and preserve soils for the development of agricultural activities

1,100,000

6 Improvement of intercommunity pasture areas 1,500,000

7Improvement of the quality of seasonal forecast for rain fall and surface water flow and thier integration into an overall strategy for vulnerability

1,700,000

8 National observatory for climate change adaptation policies

1,600,000

9 Food bank for livestock 1,000,000

10Reduction of the climate change related vulnerability of the populations/ management of risks induced by climate change

2,000,000

Comoros (Project Profiles) (698 kB)

Project Number


1Varieties that are more adapted to drought

420,000

2 Increase in water supply 95,000

3 Improvement of water quality 80,000

4 Defence and restoration of degraded soils 500,000

5 Fight against malaria 175,000

6 Reconstitution of basin slopes 580,000

7Use of local non metallic construction materials

1,025,000

8 Early warning 75,000

9 Introduction of FCM 132,000

10 Support to eye medical and surgical care 122,000

11 Short conservation of fish under ice 308,000

12 Provender production 900,000

13 Fodder production for goat breeding 100,000

Democratic Republic of Congo (Project Profiles) (637 kB)

Project Number


1 Energy related projects 10,577,520

2The strengthening of agricultural production capacities: Multiplication of improved seeds of Corn, Rice and Cassava

5,658,760

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/09_com_pp.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/10_demorc_pp.pdf

3Biodiversity conservation and restoration of Mangroves Marine Park

239,374

Djibouti ( Project Profiles) (753 kB)

Project Number


1

Mitigation of climate change-related risks for the production system of coastal areas through an integrated, adapted and participatory management involving grassroots organisations

1,000,000

2Promoting the fencing of forest areas in Day and Mabla coupled with the introduction of improved stoves

294,000

3Implementation of restoration and management actions adapted to surface water

1,447,000

4Improvement of rangeland management to mitigate the risks associated with traditional extensive livestock

1,700,000

5Promotion of the integrated agro-pastoral industry and the development of irrigation techniques to control the salinisation of soils

765,000

6Promoting the regeneration of pastures endogenous to the areas of Doda and Grand Bara

882,000

7Restoration of protected sites through the protection of coral reefs and mangrove vegetation

529,000

8Promoting protection measures adapted to the water supply infrastructures of the City of Djibouti

820,000

Eritrea (Project Profiles) (431 kB)

Project Number


1

Introducing community based pilot rangeland improvement and management in selected agro-ecological areas in the eastern and northwestern lowlands rangelands

7,230,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/11_djib_pp.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/12_erit_pp.pdf

2

Introducing community based pilot projects to intensify existing production models, area and species specific in eastern and northwestern lowlands selecting suitable sheep and goat breeds

5,077,000

3Encourage Afforestation and Agroforestry through Community Forestry Initiative

5,050,000

4 Groundwater recharge for irrigation wells 7,252,000

5Increase agricultural production through spate irrigation and range development

8,540,000

Ethiopia (Project Profiles) (429 kB)

Project Number


1Promoting drought/crop insurance program in Ethiopia

8,000,000

2Strengthening/enhancing drought and flood early warning systems in Ethiopia

10,000,000

3Development of small scale irrigation and water harvesting schemes in arid, semi-arid, and dry subhumid areas of Ethiopia

30,000,000

4Improving/enhancing rangeland resource management practices in the pastoral areas of Ethiopia

2,000,000

5Community based sustainable utilization and management of wet lands in selected parts of Ethiopia

2,000,000

6Capacity building program for climate change adaptation in Ethiopia

3,000,000

7Realizing food security through multi-purpose largescale water development project in Genale–Dawa Basin

700,000,000

8Community Based Carbon Sequestration Project in the Rift Valley System of Ethiopia

1,000,000

9Establishment of national research and development (R&D) center for climate change

2,000,000

10 Strengthening malaria containment 6,000,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/13_ethio_pp.pdf

program(MCP) in selected areas of Ethiopia

11Promotion of on farm and homestead forestry and agro-forestry practices in arid, semi-arid and dry-sub humid parts of Ethiopia

5,000,000

Gambia (Project Profiles) (716 kB)

Project Number


1Rehabilitation of Early Warning Systems on Climate Related Natural Hazards

450,000

2 Improvement of Fresh Water Availability 910,000

3Diversification and Intensification of Agricultural Production, Processing, and Marketing

2,710,000

4Expansion of Community Participation in the Management of Forests and Protected Areas

1,412,000

5Expansion and Intensification of Agro-forestry and Reforestation Activities

2,753,000

6 Briquetting and Carbonization of Groundnut Shells 230,000

7 Reduction of climate change related diseases 1,217,000

8Improved livestock and rangeland management for food security and environmental sustainability

2,800,000

9 Restoration/Protection of coastal environments 2,300,000

10Increasing fish production through aquaculture and conservation of post harvest fishery products

300,000

Guinea (Project Profiles) (925 kB)

Project Number


1Promotion of sylviculture 1. Support to the development of community and private plantations of cashew

600,000

2 Promotion of sylviculture 2. Assistance for the 600,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/14_gam_pp.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/16_guinee_pp.pdf

implementation of community-based forest management plans

3 Valorisation of positive local knowledge and practices 300,000

4Promoting adaptation-oriented technologies. 1. Training of the coastal community on environmental friendly techniques to exploit oysters from mangrove ecosystems

250,000

5Promoting adaptation-oriented technologies. 2. Promotion of sea salt production based on solar energy

300,000

6Promoting adaptation-oriented technologies. 3. Dissemination of soil conservation practices

300,000

7Promoting adaptation-oriented technologies. 4. Intensification of bulrush millet crops in the North region of Guinea

600,000

8Promoting adaptation-oriented technologies. 5. Implementation of a system of early warning climate forecasts to protect agricultural production

350,000

9Promoting adaptation-oriented technologies. 6. Promoting the use of solar energy for fish drying to reduce pressure on mangroves

200,000

10

Promoting adaptation-oriented technologies. 7. Training on and dissemination of techniques of making compacted bricks to mitigate the environmental impacts of cooking bricks

350,000

11Promoting adaptation-oriented technologies. 8. Promotion of wire fencing and hedge planting in Moyenne Guinea

150,000

12 Promotion of fire management techniques and fencing 300,000

13 Protection of cultivated areas neighboring the coast 350,000

14

Promotion of and sensitization on Multilateral Agreements on Environment and national legal texts related to the protection and sustainable use of natural resources

300,000

15Promoting Environmental Education for coastal communities

200,000

16Promoting the restoration and integrated management of small-scale hydraulic infrastructures. 1. Construction of multiple use small-scale dams

600,000

17 Promoting the restoration and integrated management of 180,000

small-scale hydraulic infrastructures. 2. Construction of artificial lakes

18Promoting the restoration and integrated management of small-scale hydraulic infrastructures. 3. Construction of improved wells

250,000

19Promoting the restoration and integrated management of small-scale hydraulic infrastructures. 4. Surface water potabilisation by means of hydropur

320,000

20Promoting the restoration and integrated management of small-scale hydraulic infrastructures 5. Dissemination of techniques of impluvia

280,000

21Protection of spawning areas in Fatale, Konkoure and Mellacore estuaries

250,000

22Rehabilitation of hydro-agricultural system of plains and lowlands 1. Implementation of irrigated rice cultivation in Moyenne and Haute Guinea

300,000

23Promoting income-generating activities 1. Intensification of small ruminant breeding

325,000

24Promoting income-generating activities 2. Development and promotion of vegetable growing

250,000

25Promoting income-generating activities 3. Implementation of a ranch for cane rats to prevent unsustainable hunting of wildlife

300,000

Guinea Bissau (Project Profiles) (562 kB)

Project Number


1Support to Diversification of Production and Food Di et Project

600,000

2 Improvement of Water Supply in Rural Zones Project 1,000,000

3Capacity building in Prevention and Protection of Mangrove Bolanhas against High-Tide Invasion Project

600,000

4Observatory for Mangrove Monitoring and Evaluation Project

800,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/15_guineab_pp.pdf

5 Monitoring of Coastal Area Erosion 400,000

6Assessment of Impact of Climate Changes in Producers’ Sectors Project

350,000

7Promotion of Small-scale Irrigation in Geba and Corubal rivers Project

800,000

8 Prevention of Natural Catastrophes Project 300,000

9Protection, Conservation and Enhancement of Fishing and Coastal Resources Project

450,000

10Integrated System of Information on Food S ecurity Project (SISA)

300,000

11Environmental Education and Communication in Coastal Areas Project

200,000

12Rehabilitation of Small Perimeters of Mangrove Soils for Rice Growing in Tombali, Quinara, Bafata and Oio Project

500,000

13Support to Produ ction of Short-Cycle Animals Project

400,000

14 Project of Reforestion of Degraded Areas 500,000

Haiti (Project Profiles) (931 kB)

Project Number


1Watershed restoration, soil conservation and reforestation in South and Grand-Anse Provinces

1,656,250

2 Watershed restoration of River Grise in West Province 1,176,470

3

Watershed restoration of River la Quinte (Durée Ravine) and Support to the agricultural production in Artibonite Province against negative effects of extreme climatic conditions

1,938,548

4Project of flood mitigation and improvement of agricultural production through the rehabilitation of watersheds in Northwest and Northeast Provinces

3,564,479

5Watershed restoration, soil conservation and reforestation in Southeast Province

2,813,060

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/17_haiti_pp.pdf

6Restoration and protection of coastal areas in Northwest and Northeast Provinces

3,004,466

7Restoration and protection of coastal areas in West Province

2,775,960

8Restoration and protection of coastal areas in South and Grand-Anse Provinces

2,123,500

9Reforestation, preservation and protection of fruit and forest species in Southeast Province

892,650

10Restoration and protection of natural sites in Northeast Province

2,785,000

11Improved management of natural resources in Artibonite Province

266,200

12Support to the enhancement of agricultural production capacity in Jean Rabel

417,353

13Construction of reservoirs at household and community levels in Grand-Anse Province

828,955

14Rehabilitation of twenty five (25) water supply infrastructures in four (4) Farwest districts

220,932

Kiribati (Project Profiles) (426 kB)

Project Number

Project TitleIndicative Project Cost (AUD)

1 Water Resource Adaptation Project 3,168,405

2 Simple well improvement 336,470

3Coastal zone management and resilience enhancement for adaptation

1,937,280

4Strengthening Environmental, Climate Change Information and Monitoring

317,410

5Management of Institutional Strengthening for NAPA

319,440

6 Upgrading of meteorological services 492,310

7 Agricultural food crop development 1,555,230

8Coral Reef Restoration, monitoring and stock enhancement

586,750

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/18_kir_pp.pdf

9Upgrading, restoring, enhancing resilience of coastal defenses and causeways

5,670,750

10Enabling Kiribati effective participation at regional and international forums on climate change

105,000


Project Number

Project Title Indicative

Project Cost (USD)

1Strengthen the capacity of the National Disaster Management Committees

1,000,000

2Promote secondary professions in order to improve the livelihood of farmers affected by natural disasters induced by climate change

820,000

3Continue the slash and burn eradication program and permanent job creation program

12,600,000

4Strengthen capacity of village forestry volunters in forest planting, caring and management techniques as well as the use of village forests

900,000

5Awareness raising on water and water resource management

100,000

6 Mapping of flood-prone areas 650,000

7Establish an early warning system for flood prone areas, and improve and expand meteorology and hydrological networks and weather monitoring systems

2,200,000

8Strengthen institutional and human resource capacities related to water and water resource management

200,000

9Survey underground water sources in drought prone areas

2,350,000

10Study, design and build multi-use reservoirs in drought prone areas

2,350,000

11Improve systems for the sustainable use of drinking water and sanitation with community participation in flood and drought prone areas

440,000

12Improve knowledge and skills of engineers who design and build water sanitation system

300,000

Lesotho (Project Profiles) (632 kB)

Project Number


1Improve Resilience of Livestock Production Systems Under Extreme Climatic Conditions in Various Livelihood Zones in Lesotho

2,980,000

2Promoting Sustainable Crop Based Livelihood Systems in Foothills, Lowlands and Senqu River Valley

4,235,000

3Capacity Building and Policy Reform to Integrate Climate Change in Sectoral Development Plans

1,260,000

4Improvement of an Early Warning System Against Climate Induced Disasters and Hazards

920,000

5Securing Village Water Supply for Communities in the Southern Lowlands

1,170,000

6Management and Reclamation of Degraded and Eroded Land in the Flood Prone Areas (Pilot Project for Western Lowlands)

966,000

7Conservation and Rehabilitation of Degraded Wetlands in the Mountain Areas of Lesotho

690,000

8Improvement of Community Food Security Through the Promotion of Food Processing and Preservation Technologies

620,000

9Strengthening and stabilizing ecotourism based rural livelihoods

NA

10Promote Wind, Solar and Biogas Energy Use as a Supplement to Hydropower Energy

NA

11Stabilising Community Livelihoods which are Adversely Affected by Climate Change Through Improvement of Small Scale Industries

NA

Liberia ( Project Profiles) (184 kB)

Project Number

Project Title Indicative Project Cost

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/application/pdf/lesotho_napa_proj.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/20_libe_pp.pdf

(USD)

1

Integrated Cropping/Livestock Farming: Enhancing resilience to increasing rainfall variability through the diversification of crop cultivation and small ruminants rearing

5,000,000

2

Improved Monitoring of Climate Change: Enhance adaptive capacity through the rebuilding of the national hydro-meteorological monitoring system and improved networking for the measurement of climatic parameters

3,000,000

3

Coastal Defense System for the Cities of Buchanan and Monrovia: Reducing the vulnerability of coastal urban areas (Monrovia, Buchanan) to erosion, floods, siltation and degraded landscapes

60,000,000

Madagascar (Project Profiles) (571 kB)

Project Number


1Rehabilitation and/or construction of protective dams and dykes

250,000

2Implementation and Mobilization of water management associations

60,000

3Support to the intensification of crop and livestock production

270,000

4Implementation of erosion control measures through soil conservation techniques and dune stabilization

135,000

5Implementation of simple structure and/or capacity building plan for the decentralized Meteological service

113,620

6Implemention of dams and dykes to control the gradual rise of sea level

150,000

7 Rehabilitation of degraded coastal areas 32,500

8Reforestation of rural areas with their specific reforestation plans based on locally appropriate species

74,250

9Promoting the transfer of forest management to local communities (GELOSE, GCF)

94,980

10 Implementation of communication infrastructure in 199,980

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/21_mad_pp.pdf

areas of high potential production capacity to increase exchange and trade

11Promoting the use of information-, education- and communication-sharing systems to reach rural communities

270,000

12Promoting the use of communication system to educate and raise awareness on health issues among the population

135,000

13Implementation of Capacity building to strengthen the health system

135,000

14Mobilization of necessary resources to prevent and control disease vectors

150,000

15Elaboration of, Information-sharing and awareness raising on the design and construction principles about infrastructures adapted to climate change

60,000

Malawi (Project Profiles) (660 kB)

Project Number


1Improving community resilience to climate change through the development of sustainable rural livelihoods

4,500,000

2Restoring forests in the Upper, Middle and Lower Shire Valleys catchments to reduce siltation and the associated water flow problems

2,000,000

3Improving agricultural production under erratic rains and changing climatic conditions

3,000,000

4Improving Malawi’s preparedness to cope with droughts and floods

8,000,000

5Improving climate monitoring to enhance Malawi’s early warning capability and decision making and sustainable utilization of Lake Malawi and lakeshore areas resources

5,430,000

Maldives (Project Profiles) (626 kB)

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/22_mala_pp.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/23_mald_pp.pdf

Project Number


1Integration of Future Climate Change Scenarios in the Safer Island Strategy to Adapt Sea Level Rise and Extreme Weather Risks Associated with Climate Change

248,820

2Coastal Protection of Safer Islands to Reduce the Risk from Sea Induced Flooding and Predicted Sea Level Rise

3,055,000

3Enhance adaptive capacity to manage climate change related risks to fresh water availability by appropriate technologies and improved storage facilities

9,300,000

4Coastal Protection of Male' International Airport to Reduce the Risk from Sea Induced Flooding and Predicted Sea Level Rise

900,000

5Enhance adaptive capacity to manage climate change related risks to fresh water availability by appropriate wastewater treatment technologies

1,500,000

6

Increase the resilience of local food production through enhancing the capacity of farmers, local communities to address food security issues caused by climate change and climate variability

825,000

7

Improve the health status of the population by the prevention and management of vector-borne diseases caused by changes in temperature and flooding due to extreme rainfall

350,000

8Improve resilience of Island communities to climate change and variability through sustainable building designs

1,970,000

9

Investigating alternative live bait management, catch, culture and holding techniques in the Maldives to reduce vulnerability of the tuna fishery sector to the predicted climate change and variability

1,027,000

10Improve the design and construction of access infrastructure in Maldives to increase the resilience of access infrastructure and island beaches to climate change

3,800,000

11Increase resilience of coral reefs to reduce the vulnerability of islands, communities and reef dependant economic activities to predicted climate change

1,062,000

Mali (Project Profiles) (1022 kB)

Project Number


1Agricultural extension of improved food crop varieties adapted to climate change

300,000

2Agricultural extension of animal and plant species with the highest adaptation potential to climate change

350,000

3Promotion of income-generating activities and development of mutual assistance

350,000

4 Rehabilitation of aquaculture sites in Mali 25,760,000

5 Promoting cereal stocks 500,000

6Promoting the use of meteorological information to improve agricultural production and contribute to food security

2,000,000

7 Low land Improvement 2,000,000

8Implementation of drilling equipped with solar- or wind-driven systems

1,500,000

9 Energy Valorisation from Typha australis 2,000,000

10Contribution to barrier removal for the promotion of the use of solar energy in Mali

1,500,000

11Implementation of a runoff water harvesting system and restoration of water points (backwater, ponds and lakes)

280,000

12Sensitization and organization of the population for the preservation of natural resources (elaboration of local conventions on reforestation and agroforestry)

2,000,000

13 Management of brush fire in Mali 3,000,000

14Intensification of soil conservation actions and composting

1,500,000

15 Intensification of fodder crop 500,000

16Elaboration of a technological package of training for the population with simple adaptation practices to climate change

500,000

17 Promotion of fodder stock for livestock 220,000

18 Promotion of Jatropha oil 5,000,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/24_mali_pp.pdf

19Implementation of an information system on climate change risk-related diseases

500,000

Mauritania (Project Profiles) (987 kB)

Project Number


1Contribution to a better knowledge of the surface water regimes in twenty (20) catchment areas

423,990

2

Contribution to increased value of surface water by construction of twelve (12) flooding deceleration gates: pluvial zones (Guidimakha) and especially oasis zones (Adrar)

604,170

3 Promotion of water-saving techniques in oasis zones 1,200,000

4 Introduction of 50 electric Moto-Pumps in the valley 1,050,630

5Support to the dissemination of the drip technique in the river valley and the oasis zones for the development of 300 hectares

433,990

6 Promotion of livestock mobility 300,000

7Reorganisation of the communities adversely affected by climate change

600,000

8 Promotion and development of domestic poultry-farming 300,000

9 Improvement of cultivation methods in pluvial zones 1,270,000

10 Substitution of ligneous fuel 700,000

11Participatory reforestation for energy and agro-forestry in agricultural zones

1,000,000

12 Genetic improvement of locale bovine breeds 500,000

13Improvement of the management of underground water in Aftout

250,000

14Protection of the diversity of the fish population and prevention of over-fishing with a view to sustainable development

1,337,000

15 Introduction of new fodder species in the natural routes 600,000

16 Protection and reinforcement of the dune bar 1,018,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/25_maur_pp.pdf

17 Training and informing of SPOs and CEs 1,180,000

18Treatment of unrefined fodder and manufacture and use of multi-nutritional blocks

300,000

19Restoration and integrated management of the lowlands and wetlands

NA

20 Development of fodder crops 600,000

21The study and monitoring of water quality in Magta Lahjar, Tintane and Wompou

1,000,000

22 Establishment of production unit for livestock fodder NA

23Support for the experimental use dissemination of the drip method in the oasis zones

400,000

24The implementation of a safeguard plan for the town of Nouakchott and its infrastructures

2,091,000

25Improvement of knowledge about, and sustainable management of, the forest resources

300,000

26Fixation of shifting dunes threatening the country’s socio-economic infrastructures

1,500,000

27Support for better monitoring of the piezometric networks of the Aioun sandstones and of the Hodhs Pelites

800,000

28Institutional reinforcement of the structure responsible for nature conservation

400,000

Mozambique (Project Profiles) (669 kB)

Project Number


1 Strengthening of early warning system 2,700,000

2Strengthening of capacities of agricultural producers to deal with climate change

2,500,000

3Reduction of the impact of climate change in coastal zones

2,000,000

4Management of Water resources under the framework of climate change

2,000,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/26_moz_pp.pdf

Niger (Project Profiles) (744 kB)

Project Number


1 Introducing fodder crop species in pastoral areas NA

2 Creating Livestock Food Banks NA

3 Restoring basins for crop irrigation NA

4 Diversifying and Intensifying crop irrigation NA

5Promoting peri-urban market gardening and livestock farming

NA

6Promoting income-generating activities and developing mutual benefit societies

NA

7 Exploitation of surface and ground water NA

8 Producing and disseminating meteorological data NA

9 Creating Food Banks NA

10Contributing to fight against climate-related diseases

NA

11Improving erosion control actions (CES/DRS) for agricultural, forestry and pastoral purposes

NA

12Improving erosion control actions (CES/DRS) for agricultural, forestry and pastoral purposes

NA

13Disseminating animal and crop species that are most adapted to climatic conditions

NA

14Watershed protection and rehabilitation of dump-off ponds

NA

15Building of material, technical and organizational capacities of rural producers

NA

Rwanda (Project Profiles) (497 kB)

Project Number


http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/27_nig_pp.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/28_rwan_pp.pdf

1Lands conservation and protection against erosion and floods at districts level of vulnerable regions to climate change

1,450,000

2

Mastering hydro meteo-rological information and early warning systems to control extreme phenomena due to climate change: - Installation and rehabilitation of hydrological and meteorological stations

1,900,000

3Development of irrigated areas by gravity water systems from perennial streams and rivers in often vulnerable zones to prolonged droughts

750,000

4

Support to Districts of vulnerable regions to climate change in planning and implementing measures and techniques related to land conservation, water harvesting and intensive agriculture, and promoting existing and new resistant varieties of crops adapted to different bioclimatic soil

560,000

5

Increase adaptive capacity of grouped settlement "Imidugudu" located in vulnerable regions to climate change by the improvement of potable water, sanitation and alternative energy services, and the promotion of non agricultural jobs

1,650,000

6Increase food and medicine modes of distribution to respond to extreme climate change and sensitize to stocking and conservation of agriculture products

850,000

7Preparation and implementation of woody combustible substitution national strategy to combat deforestation and erosion as well

950,000

Samoa (Project Profiles) (863 kB)

Project Number


1 Securing Community Water Resource Project 505,000

2Reforestation, Rehabilitation & Community Forestry Fire Prevention Project

417,500

3 Climate Health Cooperation Program Project 620,000

4 Climate Early Warning System Project 4,500,000

5 Agriculture & Food Security Sustainability Project 320,000

6 Zoning & Strategic Management Planning Project 400,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/29_samoa_pp.pdf

7Implement Coastal Infrastructure Management Plans for Highly Vulnerable District Project

450,000

8Establishing Conservation Programs in Highly Vulnerable Marine & Terrestrial Areas of Communities Project

350,000

9 Sustainable Tourism Adaptation Project 250,000

Sao Tome E Principe (Project Profiles) (759 kB)

Project Number


1Training and readapt project of the new navigation technologies and fishing equipment for fishermen

350,000

2 Establishing a system of climate alert 500,000

3 Communication action for behavior change 152,500

4Construction and installation of Device for Fish Concentration (DFC) on costal zone

250,000

5Construction of two drinking water supply systems in the rural zone

1,000,000

6Reinforcement and diversification of agricultural production

1,650,000

7Integrated project of development (cow and sheep) in the north part of S. Tomé island

900,000

8 Sustainable management of forestall resources 2,915,000

9Relocation of local community (Malanza, Sta Catarina and Sundy) at risk of floods and landfalls

500,000

10Construction of Infrastructure for protection of vulnerable communities

300,000

11Introduction of the new technology for use firewood and to make charcoal

500,000

12Establishing agricultural tourism at Monte Café e Porto Real

600,000

13Make an epidemic data base about potential diseases related to CC

21,250

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/30_saotp_pp.pdf

14Elaboration of strategic and emergency plans emphasizing the health sector

36,250

15Reinforcement of Human Technical Capacity of National Civil Protection and Firework

200,000

16Training and study visits (doctors, nurses, volunteers, students, etc..) for emergency needs

215,000

17 Sustainable management of water and energy 300,000

18

Correlate data diseases of vector origin, focus on malaria, through system GIS with MARA/OMS initiative foreseeing the spatial risk of the problem (epidemic malaria)

200,000

19 Introduction of renewable energy 500,000

20Construction of two hydro power-stations, at Claudino Faro and Bernardo Faro

500,000

21 Evaluation and planning the water resources 400,000

22Strengthening the car parking of the National Civil Protection and Firework

350,000

Senegal (Project Profiles) (721 kB) (721 kB)

Project Number


1Implementation of agroforestry in: A) North Region, B) Bassin Arachidier Region, C) South Region: Tambacounda, Kolda, Ziguinchor, D) Niayve Region

11,746,000

2Sustainable use of water. 1. Revitalization of lowland water system, temporary ponds and artificial lakes in support to the retention basin program. 2. Promoting drip irrigation

6,652,000

3

Protection of the coastal region. 1. Reforestation of coastal sites. 2. Implementation of technical infrastructures. 3. Restoration of mangrove vegetation. 4. Implemention of alternative measures to the exploitation of coastal sand. 5. Implemention of institutional measures

40,624,000

4 Awareness raising and Education 160,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/31_sen_pp.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/31_sen_pp.pdf

Sierra Leone (Project Profiles) (1570 kB)

Project Number


1 Develop an Early Warning System in Sierre Leone 751,950

2Rehabilitation & Reconstruction of meteorological/climate monitoring stations throughout the country

1,231,651

3Capacity building of the Meteorological Department through training of personnel for the country’s adaptation to climate change

152,800

4

Sensitization and awareness raising campaigns on climate change impacts on women relating to the three conventions of biodiversity, desertification and climate change

132,000

5Development of Inland Valley Swamps for Rice Production in the Moyamba District

1,075,000

6Development of an Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management programme for Sierra Leone

1,265,000

7Development of Irrigation and drainage systems for agricultural production in the Bombali District

1,055,000

8Promotion of the use of renewable energy (Solar Energy) in Sierra Leone and improvement of energy efficiency and conservation of energy resources

1,500,000

9Establishment of new Forest Reserves, Protected Areas and National Parks in Sierra Leone

2,500,000

10Management and Protection of Forest Reserves and Catchment areas including Wetlands

5,000,000

11Institutional Strengthening of the Water Resources Sector in Sierra Leone

2,250,000

12Improvement of The Efficiency of Existing Water Supply Systems in both Urban And Rural Areas of Sierra Leone

2,950,000

13Promotion of Rain Water Harvesting and Development of an Integrated Management System for Fresh Water Bodies

2,800,000

14Establishment of a Permanent Study Programme of the Multi Species Fisheries in Sierra Leone

395,000

15 Delineation and Restoration of Vulnerable Habitats And 420,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/32_sierral_pp.pdf

Ecosystems in The Western Area of Sierra Leone

16Improve on the Quality on Fisheries Related Data and Research

455,000

17Development of an Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan for Sierra Leone

90,000

18Rehabilitation of degraded coastal habitats in the Northern Region of Sierra Leone

317,000

19

Develop and enact appropriate policies and regulations relevant to the development of coastal communities, urban growth planning, and critical coastal ecosystems preservation

60,000

20Establishment of a National Sea-Level Observing System for Sierra Leone

180,000

21Monitoring and control of malaria in the Moyamba district of Sierra Leone

520,000

22Monitoring and control of water and sanitation activities in the Koinadugu District of Sierra Leone

1,680,000

23Monitoring and control of HIV/AIDS prevention activities in the Koinadugu district of Sierra Leone

1,200,000

24Monitoring, evaluation and control of water and sanitation activities in slum areas of Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone

2,070,000

Solomon Islands (Project Profiles) (574 kB)

Project Number


1

Managing the impact of, and enhancing resilience to, climate change and sea-level rise, on agriculture and food security, water supply and sanitation, human settlement, human health and education, awareness and information

6,500,000

2Climate change adaptation on low-lying and artificially built-up islands in Malaita and Temotu

3,500,000

3 Waste management 1,500,000

4 Coastal protection 1,750,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/solomon_islands.pdf

5 Fisheries and marine resources 1,500,000

6 Infrastructure development 2,000,000

7 Tourism 500,000

Sudan ( Project Profiles) (500 kB)

Project Number


1Enhancing resilience to increasing rainfall variability through rangeland rehabilitation and water harvesting in the Butana area of Gedarif State

2,800,000

2Reducing the vulnerability of communities in drought-prone areas of southern Darfur State through improved water harvesting practices

2,500,000

3Improving sustainable agricultural practices under increasing heatstress in the River Nile State

2,350,000

4

Environmental conservation and biodiversity restoration in northern Kordofan State as a coping mechanism for rangeland protection under conditions of increasing climate variability

2,400,000

5Adapting to Strategies to adapt to drought-induced water shortages in highly vulnerable areas in Central Equatorial State

5,000,000

Tanzania (Project Profiles) (398 kB)

Project Number

Project TitleProject Cost (USD)

1Improving food security in drought-prone areas by promoting drought-prone tolerant crops

8,500,000

2Improving Water availability to drought-stricken Communities in the Central part of the country

800,000

3Shifting of Shallow Water Wells Affected by Inundation on the Coastal Regions of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar

3,300,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/33_sud_pp.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/34_tanz_pp.pdf

4Climate change adaptation through participatory reforestation in Kilimanjaro Mountain

3,300,000

5Community Based Mini-hydro for Economic Diversification as a result of Climate Change in Same District

620,000

6Combating Malaria Epidemic in Newly Mosquito-infested areas

650,000

Togo

Project Number


1

Adaptation of the agricultural production systems in three regions through the development of techniques that integrate climate change and improve agro-meteorological information

3,500,000

2Development of an early warning system for real time information on floods in the Maritime and Savanes regions

6,250,000

3Reinforcing the coastal protection system against coastal erosion in the East part of Lomé

3,000,000

4Support and assistance to the rural communities of the regions of Savanes and Plateaux to prevent and fight vector borne diseases

2,000,000

5Developing the irrigation zones of the low-lands for the market gardener communities in the Centrale, Kara and Savanes regions as a mean to stop rural exodus

2,150,000

6Enhancing the livelihood of market gardener communities and fishermen in the coastal zone to increase capacity to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change

2,150,000

7 Assisting the collection of surface water in Savanes and Kara regions through watersheds with multiple goals

4,250,000

Uganda (Project Profiles) (498 kB)

Project Number


http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/36_ug_pp.pdf

1 Community Tree Growing Project 5,500,000

2 Land Degradation Management Project 4,700,000

3 Strengthening Meteorological Services 6,500,000

4 Community Water and Sanitation Project 4,700,000

5 Water for Production Project 5,000,000

6 Drought Adaptation Project 3,000,000

7 Vectors, Pests and Disease Control Project 8,000,000

8Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and Natural Resources Management Project

1,200,000

9 Climate Change and Development Planning Project 1,200,000

Tuvalu (Project Profiles) (600 kB) (600 kB)

Project Number


1Increasing resilience of Coastal Areas and Settlement to climate change

1,906,500

2Increasing subsistence pit grown pulaka productivity through introduction of a salt-tolerant pulaka species

2,220,000

3Adaptation to frequent water shortages through increasing household water capacity, water collection accessories, and water conservation techniques

2,675,300

4Strengthening of Community health through control of vector borne/climate sensitive diseases and promotion access to quality potable water

381,500

5Strengthening of Community Based Conservation Programmes on Highly Vulnerable near-shore Marine Ecosystems

636,500

6Strengthening Community Disaster Preparedness and Response Potential

388,000

7Adaptation to Near-Shore Coastal Shellfish Fisheries Resources and Coral Reef Ecosystem Productivity

462,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/35_tuv_pp.pdf

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/35_tuv_pp.pdf

Yemen

Project Number

Project Title Indicative Project Cost (USD)

1Develop and implement integrated coastal zone management

3,200,000

2Water construction through reuse of treated waste water and grey water from mosques, and irrigation saving techniques

3,200,000

3 Awareness raising on adaptation to climate changes 650,000

4Establishment and maintaining of climate change database

350,000

5Planting and re-planting of mangroves and palms for adaptation to sea level rise

2,450,000

6Develop and implement programs to improve Yemen's preparedness to cope with extreme weather events

5,000,000

7Rainwater harvesting through various techniques including traditional methods

2,810,000

8 Rehabilitation and maintenance of mountainous terraces 4,780,000

9Promotion of research on drought, heat and salinity tolerant varieties

3,150,000

10 Sustainable land management to combat desertification and land degradation

2,330,000

11 Sustainable management of fisheries resources 1,180,000

12 Incorporation of climate chnage and adaptation into school education

820,000

Zambia (Project Profiles) (393 kB)

Project Number


1Strengthening of early warning systems to improve services to preparedness and adaptation to climate change

1,800,000

2 Promotion of alternatives sources of livelihoods to 175,000

http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/38_zam_pp.pdf

reduce vulnerability to climate change/variability to communities living around GMAs

3Adaptation to the Effects of Drought in the context of Climate Change in Agro-Ecological Region I of Zambia

3,000,000

4 Management of critical habitats 1,400,000

5 Promote natural regeneration of indigenous forests 1,000,000

6Adaptation of land use practices (crops, fish, and livestock) in light of climate change

1,200,000

7Maintenance and provision of water Infrastructure to communities to reduce Human-Wildlife Conflict

75,000

8 Eradication of Invasive Alien Species 1,000,000

9Capacity building for improved environmental health in rural areas

3,000,000

10 Climate proofing sanitation in urban areas 2,000,000

Last modified: 01 March 2010

Status of NAPA implementation under the LDCF As of July 2010

CountryLDCF Project title

PIF 1st submission

CEO endorsement

LDCF (US $ million)

Total project cost ( US $ million)

GEF agency

Executing agencies

Afghanistan

Building adaptive capacity and resilience to climate change in Afghanistan

February 2010

N/A 5.39021.390

UNEP

National Environmental Protection Agency

Bangladesh

Community based adaptation to climate change through coastal afforestation

April 2007

December 2008

3.300 5.400

UNDP

Department of Forest, Ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF)

Benin Integrated adaptation

June 2008

January 2010

3.839 11.819

UNDP Ministry of Agriculture

programme to combat the effects of climate change on agricultural production and food security in Benin

Bhutan

Reducing climate change-induced risks and vulnerabilities from glacial lake outbursts in the Punhakha-Wangdi and Chamkhar Valleys

August 2007

March 2008

3.987 8.273 UNDP N/A*

Burkina Faso

Strengthening adaptation capacities and reducing the vulnerability to climate change in Burkina Faso

August 2008

April 2009

3.30023.445

UNDP N/A

Burundi

Enhancing climate risk management and adaptation in Burundi

April 2010

N/A 3.52619.324

AfDB

Burundi Geographical Institute, in the Ministry of Land Management, Tourism and Environment

Cambodia

Promoting capacities-resilient water management and agricultural practices in rural Cambodia

May 2007

April 2009

2.145 4.485 UNDP N/A

Cape Verde

Building adaptive capacity and resilience to climate change in the water sector in Cape Verde

December 2007

September 2009

3.410

67.399

UNDP

National Institute for Water Resources Management

Comoros

Adapting water resource management in Comoros to increase capacity to cope with climate change

December 2008

N/A 4.22413.540

UNDP & UNEP

National Direction of Environment and Forests under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment

Congo DR

Building the capacity of the agriculture sector in Congo DR to plan for and respond to the additional threats posted by climate change on food production and security

July 2008

January 2010

3.410

7.560

UNDP

Ministère de l'Environnement, Conservation de la Nature, Eaux et Forêts

Djibouti

Implementing NAPA priority interventions to build resilience in the most vulnerable coastal zones in Djibouti

June 2007

May 2010

2.360 4.775 UNEP

Ministry of Urbanism, Habitat, Environment and Land-use Planning

Eritrea Integrating climate change risks into community-based livestock management in

May 2007

August 2009

3.756 10.468

UNDP Ministry of Agriculture

the Northwestern Lowlands of Eritrea

Ethiopia

Promoting autonomous adaptation at the community level in Ethiopia

February 2010

N/A 5.839

28.489

UNDP

Federal Environment Protection Agency & Addis Ababa Environment Protection Agency

Guinea

Increased resilience and adaptation to adverse impacts of climate change in Guinea's vulnerable coastal zones

June 2008

December 2009

3.377 8.627 UNDPMinistry of Environment

Guinea-Bissau

Strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity to climate change in Guinea-Bissau's agrarian water sectors

June 2009

N/A 4.40017.110

UNDP

State Secretariat for the Sustainable Development & Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Technical Committee & General Directorate for Meteorology

Haiti

Strengthening adaptive capacities to address climate change threats on sustainable development strategies for coastal communities in Haiti

August 2008

N/A 3.96011.060

UNDPMinistry of Environment

Haiti Strengthening climate

February 2010

N/A 2.200 7.200 FAO Ministry of Agriculture

resilience and reducing disaster risk in agriculture to improve food security in Haiti post-earthquake

Kiribati

Increasing resilience to climate variabilty and hazards

August 2009

N/A 3.300 6.600World Bank

Office of the President, Ministry of Land and Agrilcultural Development, Ministry of Public Works and Utilities, Meteorological Office

Lao PDR

Improving the resilience of the agricultural sector in Lao PDR to climate change impacts

August 2009

N/A 4.999 9.544 UNDP N/A

Lesotho

Improvement of early warning system to reduce impacts of climate change and capacity-building to integrate climate change into development plans

November

2008N/A

1.810

3.590 UNEP

Ministry of Planning, Economic and Manpower Development; National Curriculum, Development Centre (NCDC); Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology; Disaster Management Authority; Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

Liberia

Enhancing resilience of vulnerable coastal areas to climate change risks in Liberia

February 2009

June 2010

3.300 8.053 UNDPMinistry of Lands, Mines and Energy

Liberia

Enhancing resilience to climate change by mainstreaming adaptation concern into agricultural sector development in Liberia

June 2010

N/A 2.620 8.700 UNDPMinistry of Agriculture

Malawi

Climate adaptation for rural livelihoods and agriculture (CARLA)

April 2007

N/A 3.25524.394

AfDB

The Environmental Affairs Department (EAD) in the Ministry of Mines, Natural Resources and Environment; the Department of Irrigation (DoI) in the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Development (MIWD)

Maldives

Integration of climate change risks into the Maldives safer island developmment programme

November

2008

November 2009

4.939

9.850

UNDP

Ministry of Housing, Transport and Environment (MHTE)

Mali Enhancing adaptive capacity and resilience in the agricultural

September

2008

March 2010

3.410 10.275

UNDP Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'élevage et de la pêche

sector in Mali

Mali

Integrating climate resilience into agricultural production for food security in rural areas of Mali

April 2009

N/A 2.400 6.600 FAO

Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'élevage et de la pêche

Mauritania

Support to the adaptation of vulnerable agricultural production systems in Mauritania

Feburary 2009

N/A 3.850 8.350 IFAD

Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable, Ministère du Développement Rural, Ministère de l'Hydraulique et de l'Assainissement

Mozambique

Adaptation in the coastal zone of Mozambique

N/A N/A 4.87613.742

UNDP

Ministry for Coordination of the Environment

Niger

Implementing NAPA priority interventions to build resilience and adaptive capacity of the agricultural sector to climate change in Niger

September

2007

August 2009

3.960 15.020

UNDP

National Council for Environment and Sustainable Development

Rwanda Reducing vulnerability to climate change by establishing early warning and disaster preparedness systems and support for

October 2008

March 2010

3.984 16.412

UNDP & UNEP

Ministry of Natural Resources

integrated watershed management in flood prone areas

Samoa

Integrated climate change adaptation in Samoa (ICCAS)

Avril 2007

February 2009

2.255 4.405

UNDP

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Health, National Health Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

Samoa

Integration of climate change risk and resilience into forestry management (ICCRIFS)

December 2009

N/A 2.640

5.040

UNDP

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries


Sao Tome and Principe: adaptation to climate

May 2009

N/A 3.889 7.359World Bank

Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment

Senegal

Climate change adaptation project in the areas of watershed management and water retention

N/A N/A 5.500

14.325

IFAD

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Hydraulics and National Water system, and Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection, Water Retention and Artificial Lakes

Sierra Leone

Integrating adaptation to climate change into agricultural

July 2008

N/A 3.074

6.009

IFAD Ministry of Lands, Country Planning and Environment, Ministry of

production and food security in Sierra Leone

Agriculture and Food Security

Sudan

Implementing NAPA priority interventions to build resilience in the agricultural and water sectors to the adverse impacts of climate change

August 2007

September 2009

3.740 7.300 UNDP

Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources (HCENR)

Tanzania

Developing core capacity to address adaptation to climate change in Tanzania in productive coastal zones

September

2009N/A 3.410

11.060

UNEP

Vice President's Office -Environment Division

Tuvalu

Increasing resilience of coastal areas and community settlements to climate change

May 2008

November 2009

3.696

8.196 UNDP


Vanuatu

Increasing resilience to climate change and natural hazards

September

2008N/A

3.000

6.210World Bank

Vanuatu Meteorological Service

Yemen

Integrated coastal zone management in Yemen

April 2009

N/A 4.95014.95

0World Bank

Ministry of Fish Wealth, Environment Protection Authority ( EPA within the Ministry of Water and Environment)

Zambia Adaptation to June Decemb 4.28 14.1 UNDP N/A

the effects of droughts and climate change in agro-ecological zone 1 and 2 in Zambia

2008 er 2009 5 89

* N/A: not available

LDC Expert Group

Français - The Conference of Parties, at its seventh session decided to establish a Least Developed Countries (LDC) Expert Group (LEG), to be nominated by Parties, with the objective of supporting the preparation and implementation strategy of NAPAs.

The Conference of the Parties, at its thirteenth session, reviewed the progress of the work and terms of reference of the expert group, decided to extend the LEG for three years under its current mandate.

Function of the LEG

The LEG is mandated as follows (Decision 8/CP.13, Decision 4/CP.11, Decision 29/CP.7):

(a) To provide technical guidance and advice on [preparation] including the identification of possible sources of data and its subsequent application and interpretation, upon request by Least Developed Countries (LDC) Parties;

(b) To provide technical guidance and advice on the preparation and on the implementation strategy of NAPAs, including the identification of possible sources of data and its subsequent application and interpretation, upon request by LDC Parties;

(c) To develop a work programme that includes implementation of NAPAs;

(d) To serve in an advisory capacity to the LDCs, for the preparation and strategy for implementation of NAPAs through, inter alia, workshops, upon request by LDC Parties;

(e) To advise on capacity-building needs for the preparation and implementation of NAPAs and to provide recommendations, as appropriate, taking into account the Capacity Development Initiative of the Global Environment Facility and other relevant capacity-building initiatives;

(f) To facilitate the exchange of information and to promote regional synergies, and synergies with other multilateral environment conventions, in the preparation and in the implementation strategy of NAPAs;

(g) To advise on the mainstreaming of NAPAs into regular development planning in the context of national strategies for sustainable development;

(h) To develop a work programme that takes into account the Nairobi work programme.

Membership of the LDC Expert Group

The LEG is constituted of 12 experts, as follows:

(a) Five from African LDC Parties;

(b) Two from Asian LDC Parties;

(c) Two from small island LDC Parties;

(d) Three from Annex II Parties.

Current members are:

Mr. Mirza Shawkat ALI, BangladeshMr. Ibila DJIBRIL , BeninMr. Adérito Manuel FERNANDES SANTANA, Sao Tome and PrincipeMr. Pa Ousman JARJU, GambiaMr. Benjamin KARMORH, LiberiaMr. Erwin KUNZI, AustriaMs. Beth LAVENDER, CanadaMr. Fred MACHULU ONDURI, UgandaMr. Douglas YEE, Solomon IslandsMr. Ali SHAREEF, MaldivesMr. Batu Krishna UPRETY, NepalMr. Jan VERHAGEN, Netherlands

Work Programme of the LEG (FCCC/SBI/2008/6)

The LEG has prepared a work programme as part of its ongoing efforts to fulfil its mandate to support NAPA implementation. The complete work programme is attached in the above file, however the table below presents the key priority activities of the work programme of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group for the period 2008–2010 (FCCC/SBI/2008/14).

Activities Main deliverable and target dates

Enhance efforts to support least developed countries (LDCs) with special needs in preparation and implementation of national adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs)

Ongoing

Further support NAPA preparation and implementation through preparation of a technical paper for NAPA preparation and development of implementation strategies

Distribute technical paper by December 2008

Prepare and disseminate a step-by-step guide on NAPA implementation

Finalize guide by the fifteenth meeting of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) (March 2009) and distribute soon afterwards

Organize training in the design of NAPA implementation strategies and preparation of projects based on the step-by-step guide

Collaborate with relevant agencies to provide ongoing training

Conduct regional training based on the guide from April 2009 onwards

Conduct a survey of LDC Parties, United Nations agencies and other relevant actors to collect information on the status of implementation of NAPAs

Ongoing follow-up with LDC Parties, conduct next complete survey at the thirtieth session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI)

Conduct capacity-building and outreach activities as requested by Parties at the 2007 stocktaking meeting and through surveys

Training activities, workshops and other forms of technical support, ongoing

Summarize key aspects of NAPAs with a view to identifying key vulnerabilities, adaptation options by sector and opportunities for regional synergy, and to show evidence of alignment with, and integration of NAPA activities into, national development priorities and plans

Distribute a brochure on NAPAs by the fourteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP)

Analyse results at LEG 15 and include results in LEG report to SBI 30

Produce outreach materials as appropriate

Conduct activities to promote synergy during implementation

Continue to explore synergy in implementation of projects addressing multiple objectives, ongoing

Regional initiatives including workshops to exchange experiences, to be scheduled

Catalyse action by United Nations organizations and bilateral and multilateral agencies in support of NAPA implementation and implementation of the LEG work programme

Support the Global Environment Facility and its agencies in producing a "Quick Guide" to accessing the Least Developed Countries Fund

Participate in joint training activities and knowledge exchange initiatives

Awareness raising of the NAPA process with a view to advancing adaptation and encouraging effective implementation of NAPA

Expand the LDC website to include a portal withNAPA projects

Produce a publication on the NAPA approach byLEG 16

Hold as side event at COP 14 for launch of NAPAs

Produce outreach materials for NAPA teams

Participate in collaborative efforts and initiatives by partner organizations

Develop an approach paper on the collection of information for assessing the effectiveness of the NAPA programme and NAPA projects at the national and global level

Finalize working paper at LEG 16

SBI documents on LDCs: Reports of LEG Meetings

Meetings Venue Related Documents

Seventeeth Meeting of the LEG Bonn, GERMANY FCCC/SBI/2010/5

Sixteenth Meeting of the LEG Bangkok, THAILAND FCCC/SBI/2009/13

Fifteenth Meeting of the LEG Cotonou, BENIN FCCC/SBI/2009/6

Fourteenth Meeting of the LEG Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA FCCC/SBI/2008/14

Thirteenth Meeting of the LEG Sana'a, YEMEN FCCC/SBI/2008/6

Twelfth Meeting of the LEG Bangkok, THAILAND FCCC/SBI/2007/31

LEG Stocktaking meeting on progress made byParties in NAPA preparation and implementation

Bangkok, THAILAND FCCC/SBI/2007/32

Eleventh meeting of the LEGHonoria, SOLOMON ISLANDS

FCCC/SBI/2007/12

Tenth Meeting of the LEG Kampala, UGANDA FCCC/SBI/2006/20

Ninth Meeting of the LEG Dhaka, BANGLADESH FCCC/SBI/2006/9

Eighth Meeting of the LEG Tarawa, KIRIBATI FCCC/SBI/2005/20

Seventh Meeting of the LEG Bonn, GERMANY FCCC/SBI/2005/12

Sixth Meeting of the LEG Banjul, GAMBIA FCCC/SBI/2004/17

Fifth Meeting of the LEG Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE FCCC/SBI/2004/3

Fourth Meeting of the LEG Timphu, BHUTAN FCCC/SBI/2003/16

Third Meeting of the LEG Apia, SAMOA FCCC/SBI/2003/6

Second Meeting of the LEG Dhaka, BANGLADESHFCCC/SBI/2002/Inf.16

First Meeting of the LEG Arusha, TANZANIA FCCC/SBI/2002/5

Workshop to develop draft guidelines for thepreparation of National Adapation Programmeof Action (NAPA)

Kampala, UGANDA FCCC/SBI/2001/7

LEG Documents on Preparation and Implementation of NAPAs

Information paper 2009: Support needed to fully implement NAPA

Step-by-step guide for the implementation of NAPA

Technical paper 2009 - NAPA preparation, implementation and submission of revised projects and projects profiles

LDC brochure 2009 - LDCs under the UNFCCC

LEG annotations to the NAPA guidelines

http://unfccc.int/files/cooperation_and_support/ldc/application/pdf/annguide.pdf

Selection of Examples and Exercises Drawn from Regional NAPA Workshops

The NAPA Primer

Technical Paper-2005-2: Synthesis of available information

Technical Paper-2005-3: Synergy among multilateral environmental agreements

Technical Paper-2005-4: Regional synergy in the context of NAPA

Technical Paper-2005-5: Elements for an implementation strategy for NAPAs

Regional Workshops on NAPA

LEG Lusophone LDCs regional workshop on implementing NAPA, Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe, September 2010

LEG Asian LDCs regional workshop on implementing NAPA, Vientiane, Lao PDR, May 2010

LEG Francophone LDCs regional workshop on implementing NAPA, Bamako, Mali, February 2010

LEG African Anglophone LDCs regional workshop on implementing NAPA, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October 2009

Workshop to develop draft guidelines for the preparation of National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPA), Kampala, Uganda, April 2001

Global launch and capacity-building workshop for the preparation of NAPA, Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 2002

LEG SIDs regional NAPA Workshop, Apia, Samoa, March 2003 (in collaboration with UNITAR)

LEG African Anglophone regional workshop on NAPA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 2003 (in collaboration with UNITAR)

LEG Asian regional workshop on NAPA, Timphu, Bhutan, September 2003 (in collaboration with UNITAR)

Atelier régional francophone du LEG sur les PANA, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, October 2003 (in collaboration with UNITAR)

Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) stocktaking meeting on the preparation and implementation of National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA), Bangkok, Thailand, 3-5 September 2007

Databases

Local coping strategies databases Submitted NAPAs NAPA Priority Project Profiles Projects under Implementation

Last modified: 14 July 2010LDC Expert Group

Français - The Conference of Parties, at its seventh session decided to establish a Least Developed Countries (LDC) Expert Group (LEG), to be nominated by Parties, with the objective of supporting the preparation and implementation strategy of NAPAs.

The Conference of the Parties, at its thirteenth session, reviewed the progress of the work and terms of reference of the expert group, decided to extend the LEG for three years under its current mandate.

Function of the LEG

The LEG is mandated as follows (Decision 8/CP.13, Decision 4/CP.11, Decision 29/CP.7):

(a) To provide technical guidance and advice on [preparation] including the identification of possible sources of data and its subsequent application and interpretation, upon request by Least Developed Countries (LDC) Parties;

(b) To provide technical guidance and advice on the preparation and on the implementation strategy of NAPAs, including the identification of possible sources of data and its subsequent application and interpretation, upon request by LDC Parties;

(c) To develop a work programme that includes implementation of NAPAs;

(d) To serve in an advisory capacity to the LDCs, for the preparation and strategy for implementation of NAPAs through, inter alia, workshops, upon request by LDC Parties;

(e) To advise on capacity-building needs for the preparation and implementation of NAPAs and to provide recommendations, as appropriate, taking into account the Capacity Development Initiative of the Global Environment Facility and other relevant capacity-building initiatives;

(f) To facilitate the exchange of information and to promote regional synergies, and synergies with other multilateral environment conventions, in the preparation and in the implementation strategy of NAPAs;

(g) To advise on the mainstreaming of NAPAs into regular development planning in the context of national strategies for sustainable development;

(h) To develop a work programme that takes into account the Nairobi work programme.

Membership of the LDC Expert Group

The LEG is constituted of 12 experts, as follows:

(a) Five from African LDC Parties;

(b) Two from Asian LDC Parties;

(c) Two from small island LDC Parties;

(d) Three from Annex II Parties.

Current members are:

Mr. Mirza Shawkat ALI, BangladeshMr. Ibila DJIBRIL , BeninMr. Adérito Manuel FERNANDES SANTANA, Sao Tome and PrincipeMr. Pa Ousman JARJU, GambiaMr. Benjamin KARMORH, LiberiaMr. Erwin KUNZI, AustriaMs. Beth LAVENDER, CanadaMr. Fred MACHULU ONDURI, Uganda

Mr. Douglas YEE, Solomon IslandsMr. Ali SHAREEF, MaldivesMr. Batu Krishna UPRETY, NepalMr. Jan VERHAGEN, Netherlands

Work Programme of the LEG (FCCC/SBI/2008/6)

The LEG has prepared a work programme as part of its ongoing efforts to fulfil its mandate to support NAPA implementation. The complete work programme is attached in the above file, however the table below presents the key priority activities of the work programme of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group for the period 2008–2010 (FCCC/SBI/2008/14).

Activities Main deliverable and target dates

Enhance efforts to support least developed countries (LDCs) with special needs in preparation and implementation of national adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs)

Ongoing

Further support NAPA preparation and implementation through preparation of a technical paper for NAPA preparation and development of implementation strategies

Distribute technical paper by December 2008

Prepare and disseminate a step-by-step guide on NAPA implementation

Finalize guide by the fifteenth meeting of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) (March 2009) and distribute soon afterwards

Organize training in the design of NAPA implementation strategies and preparation of projects based on the step-by-step guide

Collaborate with relevant agencies to provide ongoing training

Conduct regional training based on the guide from April 2009 onwards

Conduct a survey of LDC Parties, United Nations agencies and other relevant actors to collect information on the status of implementation of NAPAs

Ongoing follow-up with LDC Parties, conduct next complete survey at the thirtieth session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI)

Conduct capacity-building and outreach activities as requested by Parties at the 2007 stocktaking meeting and through surveys

Training activities, workshops and other forms of technical support, ongoing

Summarize key aspects of NAPAs with a view to identifying key vulnerabilities, adaptation options by sector and opportunities for regional synergy, and to show evidence of alignment with, and

Distribute a brochure on NAPAs by the fourteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP)

Analyse results at LEG 15 and

integration of NAPA activities into, national development priorities and plans

include results in LEG report to SBI 30

Produce outreach materials as appropriate

Conduct activities to promote synergy during implementation

Continue to explore synergy in implementation of projects addressing multiple objectives, ongoing

Regional initiatives including workshops to exchange experiences, to be scheduled

Catalyse action by United Nations organizations and bilateral and multilateral agencies in support of NAPA implementation and implementation of the LEG work programme

Support the Global Environment Facility and its agencies in producing a "Quick Guide" to accessing the Least Developed Countries Fund

Participate in joint training activities and knowledge exchange initiatives

Awareness raising of the NAPA process with a view to advancing adaptation and encouraging effective implementation of NAPA

Expand the LDC website to include a portal withNAPA projects

Produce a publication on the NAPA approach byLEG 16

Hold as side event at COP 14 for launch of NAPAs

Produce outreach materials for NAPA teams

Participate in collaborative efforts and initiatives by partner organizations

Develop an approach paper on the collection of information for assessing the effectiveness of the NAPA programme and NAPA projects at the national and global level

Finalize working paper at LEG 16

SBI documents on LDCs: Reports of LEG Meetings

Meetings Venue Related Documents

Seventeeth Meeting of the LEG Bonn, GERMANY FCCC/SBI/2010/5

Sixteenth Meeting of the LEG Bangkok, THAILAND FCCC/SBI/2009/13

Fifteenth Meeting of the LEG Cotonou, BENIN FCCC/SBI/2009/6

Fourteenth Meeting of the LEG Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA FCCC/SBI/2008/14

Thirteenth Meeting of the LEG Sana'a, YEMEN FCCC/SBI/2008/6

Twelfth Meeting of the LEG Bangkok, THAILAND FCCC/SBI/2007/31

LEG Stocktaking meeting on progress made byParties in NAPA preparation and implementation

Bangkok, THAILAND FCCC/SBI/2007/32

Eleventh meeting of the LEGHonoria, SOLOMON ISLANDS

FCCC/SBI/2007/12

Tenth Meeting of the LEG Kampala, UGANDA FCCC/SBI/2006/20

Ninth Meeting of the LEG Dhaka, BANGLADESH FCCC/SBI/2006/9

Eighth Meeting of the LEG Tarawa, KIRIBATI FCCC/SBI/2005/20

Seventh Meeting of the LEG Bonn, GERMANY FCCC/SBI/2005/12

Sixth Meeting of the LEG Banjul, GAMBIA FCCC/SBI/2004/17

Fifth Meeting of the LEG Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE FCCC/SBI/2004/3

Fourth Meeting of the LEG Timphu, BHUTAN FCCC/SBI/2003/16

Third Meeting of the LEG Apia, SAMOA FCCC/SBI/2003/6

Second Meeting of the LEG Dhaka, BANGLADESHFCCC/SBI/2002/Inf.16

First Meeting of the LEG Arusha, TANZANIA FCCC/SBI/2002/5

Workshop to develop draft guidelines for thepreparation of National Adapation Programmeof Action (NAPA)

Kampala, UGANDA FCCC/SBI/2001/7

LEG Documents on Preparation and Implementation of NAPAs

Information paper 2009: Support needed to fully implement NAPA

Step-by-step guide for the implementation of NAPA

Technical paper 2009 - NAPA preparation, implementation and submission of revised projects and projects profiles

LDC brochure 2009 - LDCs under the UNFCCC

LEG annotations to the NAPA guidelines

Selection of Examples and Exercises Drawn from Regional NAPA Workshops

The NAPA Primer

Technical Paper-2005-2: Synthesis of available information

http://unfccc.int/files/cooperation_and_support/ldc/application/pdf/annguide.pdf

Technical Paper-2005-3: Synergy among multilateral environmental agreements

Technical Paper-2005-4: Regional synergy in the context of NAPA

Technical Paper-2005-5: Elements for an implementation strategy for NAPAs

Regional Workshops on NAPA

LEG Lusophone LDCs regional workshop on implementing NAPA, Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe, September 2010

LEG Asian LDCs regional workshop on implementing NAPA, Vientiane, Lao PDR, May 2010

LEG Francophone LDCs regional workshop on implementing NAPA, Bamako, Mali, February 2010

LEG African Anglophone LDCs regional workshop on implementing NAPA, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October 2009

Workshop to develop draft guidelines for the preparation of National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPA), Kampala, Uganda, April 2001

Global launch and capacity-building workshop for the preparation of NAPA, Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 2002

LEG SIDs regional NAPA Workshop, Apia, Samoa, March 2003 (in collaboration with UNITAR)

LEG African Anglophone regional workshop on NAPA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 2003 (in collaboration with UNITAR)

LEG Asian regional workshop on NAPA, Timphu, Bhutan, September 2003 (in collaboration with UNITAR)

Atelier régional francophone du LEG sur les PANA, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, October 2003 (in collaboration with UNITAR)

Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) stocktaking meeting on the preparation and implementation of National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA), Bangkok, Thailand, 3-5 September 2007

Databases

Local coping strategies databases Submitted NAPAs NAPA Priority Project Profiles Projects under Implementation

Last modified: 14 July 2010

LDC Fund Introduction

The Least Developed Countries Fund was established to support a work programme to assist Least Developed Country Parties (LDCs) carry out, inter alia, the preparation and implementation of national adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs).

The Global Environment Facility (GEF), as the entity that operates the financial mechanism, has been entrusted to operate this Fund through decision 27/CP.7.

Recent Developments

The Conference of the Parties (COP), at its eleventh session, agreed on provisions to operationalize the LDCF to support the implementation of NAPAs. In particular, the COP provided guidance with regards to priority areas and provisions on full-cost funding and co-financing scale (Decision 3/CP.11).

The Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 26, May 2007) (FCCC/SBI/2007/L.2) recognized the need for the GEF to continue its efforts to mobilize additional resources to support the implementation of NAPAs, and invited Parties and intergovernmental organizations to submit to the UNFCCC secretariat, by 19 September 2008, information on implementation of NAPAs, including on accessing funds from the LDCF.

The SBI 26 also asked the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) to consider experiences in accessing funding from the LDCF as one of the issues to be discussed at a stocktaking meeting and report to the SBI.

The SBI decided to continue its deliberations on the LDCF at its twenty-ninth session (December 2008), with a view to preparing an input for COP 14 (December 2008), to enable the COP to assess progress in the implementation of Decision 3/CP.11 and consider the adoption of further guidance on the LDCF, taking into consideration:

Submissions by Parties and IGOs of information on implementation of NAPAs (FCCC/SBI/2008/MISC.5); Report by the LEG based on the stocktaking meeting on NAPAs (Bangkok, September 2007 -

FCCC/SBI/2007/32) and; Information to be provided by the GEF in its report to the COP 14 (December 2008).

The COP, at its fourteenth session (COP 14), requested the SBI to review, at its thirty-third session (COP16), the experiences gained in preparing and implementing NAPAs, including in accessing funds from the LDCF. As a contribution to the review, the COP also invited Parties and relevant organizations to submit to the secretariat by 17 August 2010, information on the preparation and implementation of NAPAs, including on accessing funds from the LDCF.

The COP 14 also requested the GEF, in parallel to supporting the ongoing implementation of NAPAs, to facilitate the implementationo of the remaining elements of the LDC work programme.

Key Decisions

5/CP.14: Further guidance for the operation of the LDCF

3/CP.11: Further guidance for the operation of the LDC fund;

6/CP.9 : Further guidance for the operation of the Least Developed Countries Fund;

8/CP.8: Guidance to an entity entrusted with the operation of the financial mechanism of the Convention, for the operation of the Least Developed Countries Fund;

28/CP.7: Guidelines for the preparation of national adaptation programmes of action (see paragraph 4);

27/CP.7: Guidance to an entity entrusted with the operation of the financial mechanism of the Convention, for the operation of the least developed countries fund;

7/CP.7: Funding under the Convention (see paragraph 6);

5/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) (see paragraph 12).

Key Documents

GEF Operational Guidelines for Expedited Funding for the Preparation of National Adaptation Programs of Action

by Least Developed Countries (April 2002)

GEF Programming Paper for Funding the Implementation of NAPAs under the LDC Trust Fund (GEF/C.28/18, May 12, 2006)

GEF Comparative Advantages of the GEF Agencies (GEF/C.31/5 rev.1, June 18, 2007)

GEF Results-Based Management Framework for LDCF and SCCF (GEF/LDCF.SCCF.5/3, October 16, 2008)

GEF Implementation of Results-Based Management Framework under the LDCF and SCCF (GEF/LDCF.SCCF.7/4, November 27, 2009)

GEF Accessing Financing under the Least Developed Countries Fund (GEF/LDCF.SCCF.8/3, July 1, 2010)

The latest updates on the SCCF/LDCF

Latest GEF Annual Reports to the COP

Stocktaking Meeting Report (FCCC/SBI/2007/32)

Submissions by Parties and relevant organizations on the LDC Fund

SBI 29, December 2008 (FCCC/SBI/2008/MISC.8)

http://unfccc.int/files/cooperation_and_support/capacity_building/application/pdf/gefsecnapaguideeng.pdf

Green House Gases

Documents

Transcript of Green House Gases