A/AC.237/18(Part II)/Add.1, annex I, (document number to the Convention)
access of public to information on
climate change and its effects:
commitments, 6.a.ii
confidentiality of information under the Convention, 12.9
publication of Parties' communications of information, 12.10
publication of the reports of the COP, 7.2.f
adaptation to adverse effects of climate change:
ecosystems and objective of Convention, 2
impact assessment, 4.1.f
meeting costs of, 4.4
national and regional programmes and measures, 4.1.b
precautionary measures, 3.3
preparing for, 4.1.e
adoption and amendment of annexes to the Convention, 16.
See annexes to the Convention
adverse effects of climate change. See also adaptation
annex I Party commitments, 3.1, 4.4
defined, 1.1
education, training and public awareness, 6
generally, P.1, P.2, P.19,
science of, 9.2.a
vulnerability to, 3.2, 4.8, 4.10
adverse impacts of responses to climate change. See also economic and social consequences of climate change
generally, P.21
vulnerability of Parties to, 4.8, 4.10
Africa, drought and desertification, 4.1.e
agreed full costs. See financial resources
agreed full incremental costs. See financial resources
agriculture:
food production, 2
planning form impacts of climate change, 4.1.e
transfer of technology to reduce related emissions, 4.1.c
amendments to the Convention, 15
adoption, 15.2
depositary, 15.3
entry into force, 15.4, 15.5
instruments of acceptance, 15.4
proposal, 15.1
voting, 15.3, 15.6
annexes to the Convention, adoption and amendment, 16
adoption and amendment of,
generally, 16.2, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4
amendment of annexes I and II, 4.2.f, 4.2.g
arbitration, adoption by COP, 14.2.b, 16.1
conciliation, adoption by COP, 14.7, 16.1
entry into force, 16.3
form and content, nature of, 16.1
non-acceptance by Parties, 16.3
annex I Parties. See also commitments, developed country Parties and other developed Parties; Parties undergoing the process of transition to a market economy (EITs)
amendment of list by COP, 4.2.f
unilateral adherence to list, 4.2.g
annex II Parties. See also commitments; financial resources
amendment of list by COP, 4.2.f
annex I to the Report of the Committee (the Convention)
annex II to the Report of the Committee, INC/1992/1. See interim arrangements
anthropogenic interference with the climate system:
human-induced change and the right to promote sustainable development, 3.4
objective of the Convention, 2
any related legal instruments. See also protocols
objective of the Convention, 2
review of implementation by COP, 7.2
settlement of disputes, 14.8
arbitration. See also settlement of disputes
annex on, adoption by COP, 14.2.b
declaration on, 14.2, 14.3
regional economic integration organizations, 14.2.b
areas beyond national jurisdiction:
research and systematic observation, 5.b
arid and semi-arid areas. See also drought and desertification
financial resources and transfer of technology, 4.8.c
generally, P.19
authentic texts, 26
biomass. See also sinks
sustainable management of, 4.1.d
burden sharing. See also commitments; joint implementation
annex II Parties commitments, 4.4
principles, 3.1
capabilities/capacities of Parties, respective. See also common but differentiated responsibilities
climate system, equitable share in protection of, 3.1
communication of information:
national inventories, 12.1.a
timing of, 12.5
disproportionate or abnormal burdens under the Convention, 3.2
education, training and public awareness, 6.a
EIT commitments, 4.6
environmental standards, appropriateness to Parties, P.10
exchange of information, 7.2.b
generally, P.6
joint implementation, facilitation of by COP, 7.2.c
specific conditions of each Party, 3.4
climate change. See also anthropogenic interference with the climate system; global warming; climate change science
defined, 1.2
objective of Convention, 2
precautionary measures, 3.3
climate change science. See also methodologies
adequacy of commitments and, 4.2.d
assessment of by SBSTA, 9.2.a
effectiveness responses and, P.16
evolution of, review by COP, 7.2.a
exchange, coordination and promotion of research, P.15, 4.1.h, 5.b
precaution, uncertainty and, 3.3
use of by SBI, 10.2.a
climate system:
data archives on, 4.1.g
defined, 1.3
exchange of information on, 4.1.h
protection of, P.23, 2
coastal zone management. See also adaptation, planning for, 4.1.e
commitments, 4
commitments, annex I Parties, 4.2
calculation of emissions/removals, methodologies for, 4.2.c
communication of information, 4.2.b, 12
detailed policies and measures, 12.2.a
specific estimate of effects of measures, 12.2.b
timing of, 12.5
coordination of economic and administrative instruments, 4.2.e.i
flexibility for EITs, 4.6
generally, 4.2
national policies and practices, review of by Parties, 4.2.e.ii
review and amendment of by COP, 4.2.b, 4.2.d, 10.2.b
commitments, annex II Parties, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5. See also financial resources
communication of information, 12.3
costs of adaptation, 4.4
developing country Parties commitments, relationship to, 4.7
endogenous capacities and technologies of developing country Parties, development and enhancement of, 4.5
financial resources, 4.3
transfer of technology, 4.5
commitments, common, 4.1
adaptation, preparing for, 4.1.e
agriculture, planning for, 4.1.e
coastal zone management, planning for, 4.1.e
communication of information, 4.1.a
national inventories, 12.1.a
other relevant information, 12.1.c
steps taken to implement Convention, 12.1.b
drought and desertification, planning for protection and rehabilitation of areas affected by, 4.1.e
education, training and public awareness, 4.1.i, 6
floods, planning for protection and rehabilitation of areas affected by, 4.1.e
impact assessment of mitigation and adaptation measures, 4.1.f
national and regional programmes, 4.1.b
national inventories of sources and sinks, 4.1.a, 12.1.a
policymaking and climate change, 4.1.f
research, systematic observation and development of data archives, 4.1.g, 5
sustainable management/conservation/enhancement of sinks and reservoirs, 4.1.d
transfer of technology, emissions, 4.1.c
water resources, planning for, 4.1.e
commitments, developing country Parties. See also commitments, common
financial resources and transfer of technology, dependence on, 4.7
social and economic development, poverty eradication, overriding priorities of, 4.7
common but differentiated responsibility. See also capabilities/capacities, respective
commitments and, 4.1
historical emissions and, P.3, P.18, 4.6
response to climate change and, P.6, 3.1
common concern of humankind, P.1
communication of information related to implementation, 12:
annex I Parties:
detailed description of policies and measures, 4.2.a, 4.2.b, 12.2.a
specific estimate of effects of policies, 12.2.b
timing of, 12.5
assessment by SBI, 10.2.a
common commitment, 4.1.a
global emissions trends, 12.1.c
national inventory of sources and sinks, 12.1.a
steps taken to implement Convention, 12.1.b
confidentiality of information, 12.9, 12.10
developing country Parties:
financial and technical support, 12.7
project proposals, 12.4
timing of, 12.4
frequency, determination by COP, 12.5
interim communication of information consistent with Convention prior to its entry into force, A2.6
joint communication, 12.8
least developed country Parties, timing of communication, 12.5
procedures for, 12.6
public availability of information and, 12.10
review of commitments, 10.2.b
scheduling of communications by COP, 12.5
secretariat support, 8.2.c, 12.1, 12.7
"comprehensive approach," P.18, 3.3
Conference of the Parties (COP), 7
adoption of protocols, 17.1
arbitration, adoption of annex on, 14.2.b
amendments to the Convention, adoption by, 15.2
communication of information
commitment, 4.1.a, 4.1.j
confidentiality of information, criteria for, 12.9
consideration of procedures, 12.6
financial support for developing countries, 12.7
frequency of reports, determination of, 12.5
conciliation, adoption of annex on, 14.7
decisions of, 7.2, 10.2.c
establishment of, 7.1
examination of Parties' obligations by, 7.2.a
exchange of information, facilitation of, 7.2.b
extraordinary sessions, scheduling of, 7.5
financial mechanism:
accountability of, 11.1
compliance with COP policy, 11.3.a
operating entity, arrangements with, 11.3
policies, programme priorities and eligibility criteria, establishment of, 11.1
financial resources:
identifying need for, 12.7
mobilization of, 7.2.h
financial rules, 7.2.k
first session, agenda:
adequacy of commitments, review of, 4.2.d
interim financial mechanism, review of, 11.4, 21.3
information communicated by Annex I Parties, review of, 4.2.b
joint implementation, criteria for, 4.2.d
financial and technical needs for projects and response measures, 12.7
financial and technical support for communication of information, provision by, 12.7
methodologies for calculation of sources/sinks, consideration and agreement of, 4.2.c
multilateral consultative process, establishment of, 13
resolution of questions regarding implementation, 13
rules of procedure, 7.3
secretariat, designation of permanent, 8.3
first session, convening of, 7.4
first session, preparation for, 21.1, A2.2, A2.3
joint communication, guidelines for, 12.8
joint implementation:
criteria for, 4.2.d
facilitation of, 7.2.c
implementation of commitments:
assessment of, 7.2.e
publication of reports on, 7.2.f
recommendations on, 7.2.g
international organizations, cooperation with, 7.2.l
methodologies:
commitments, evaluating effectiveness of, 7.2.d
national inventories, 4.1.a, 7.2.d
observer status, 7.6
other required functions, 7.2.m
review of implementation, 7.2
rules of procedure, 7.2.k, 7.3, 7.6
SBI:
assistance from, 10.1
guidance over, 10.2
SBSTA:
further elaboration of, 9.3
questions to, 9.2.e
secretariat:
administrative and contractual arrangements, 8.2.f
other functions, 8.2.g
permanent, designation of, 8.3
reports from, 8.2.d
sessions of, 7.4, 7.5
subsidiary bodies, generally:
establishment of, 7.2.i
financial rules, 7.2.k
review of reports, guidance, 7.2.j
rules of procedure, 7.2.k.,7.3
consensus. See also decision-making procedures
adoption of rules of procedure, 7.2.k
amendments to the Convention, 15.3
cost-effective response measures, 3.3
decision-making procedures. See also consensus, rules of procedure
amendments to the Convention, 15.3, 15.6
extraordinary sessions of COP, scheduling of, 7.5
observer status, 7.6
protocols to the Convention, 17.5
regional economic integration organizations, 18.2
right to vote, 18
specified majorities, 7.3
declarations:
dispute settlement:
arbitration, 14.2.b
expiry of, 14.3
new declaration, effect of, 14.4
International Court of Justice, 14.2.a
regional economic integration organizations:
arbitration, 14.2.b
extent of competence, 22.3
depositary, 19
amendments to the Convention, instruments of acceptance, 15.4, 15.5
annexes and amendments of annexes to Convention, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5
authentic texts, 26
protocols, 17, 19
ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, 22.1
unilateral adherence to annex I, 4.2.g
withdrawal, notification of, 25.1
developed country Parties and other developed Parties. See also annex I Parties, P.18, 3.1
dispute settlement. See settlement of disputes; resolution of questions regarding implementation
drought and desertification:
countries stricken by, participation in INC, A2.5
generally, P.12, P.19
planning for protection and rehabilitation, 4.1.e
economic and social impact of climate change and responses. See also adverse effects of climate change
adverse effect, definition, 1.1
adverse impact, avoidance of, P.21
assessment by COP, 7.2.e
cost to developing countries in harmonizing environmental standards, P.10
exchange of information, 4.1.h
generally, P.6
impact assessment of adaptation and mitigation measures, 4.1.f
international economic system, 3.5
need to grow, P.22
objective of the Convention, 2
precautionary measures, 3.3
research and systematic observation, 4.1.g
scientific, technical and economic considerations, P.16
economic sectors, inclusion in response measures, 3.3
"economies in transition" (EITs). See Parties undergoing the process of transition to a market economy
education, training, and public awareness, 6
commitment, 4.1.i
international cooperation and promotion, 6.b
national laws and regulations, conformity with, 6.a
national, subregional and regional promotion and facilitation, 6.a
EITs. See economies in transition
emissions. See also national inventories; mitigation
defined, 1.4
global emissions trends, communication of, 12.1.c
methodologies for evaluating effectiveness of measures, 7.2.d
endogenous capacity:
enhancement and development of, 4.5
research and systematic observation, 5.c
SBSTA and, 9.2.d
energy efficiency:
precautionary measures, P.22
transfer of technology for, 4.1.c
entry into force, 23
amendments to Convention, 15.4, 15.5
annexes and amendments of annexes to Convention, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5
Convention:
first session of COP and, 7.4
generally, 23
environmental impact assessment of adaptation and mitigation measures, 4.1.f
equity. See also intergenerational equity
annex I Parties commitments, 4.2.a
financial mechanism, system of governance, 11.2
protection of climate system, 3.1
exchange of information:
commitment generally, 4.1.h
COP and, 7.2.b
data from areas beyond national jurisdiction, 5.b
education and public awareness, 6.b.i
generally, P.15
extrabudgetary funds for interim arrangements, A2.5
financial mechanism, 11. See also interim arrangements; interim operating entity
COP and:
accountability to, 11.1, 11.3.c
decisions as to policies, programme priorities, and eligibility criteria, 11.1
guidance of, 11.1
reporting to, 11.3.c
review of, 11.4
definition of, 11.1
international operating entity/entities:
agreement with COP, 11.3
entrusting to, 11.1
system of governance, 11.2
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financial resources. See also commitments, annex II Parties; financial mechanism
adequacy and predictability in the flow of funds, 4.3
agreed full costs, 4.3, 12.1
agreed full incremental costs, 4.1, 4.3
amount necessary and available,
determination of, 11.3.d, 12.7
review of, 11.3.d
availability of, communication from developing country Parties, 12.5
bilateral, regional and multilateral channels, 11.5
burden sharing and, 4.3
communication of information, support for, 12.7
costs of adaptation, 4.4
developing country Parties commitments, dependency on, 4.7
EITs, 4.5
grant or concessional basis, 11.1
mobilization of by COP, 7.2.h
new and additional, 4.3
floods, planning for protection and rehabilitation of areas affected by, 4.1.e
food production, threatening of, 2
forests, forestry, transfer of technology, emissions reduction, 4.1.c
fossil fuel, particular dependency on, P.20, 3.2, 4.8.h, 4.10
free trade:
generally, 3.5
harmonization of environmental standards, P.10
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) See free trade
global warming. See anthropogenic interference with the climate system
global benefits, 3.3
Global Environment Facility (GEF). See also interim operating entity of the financial mechanism
entrusting of operation of financial mechanism to, 21.3
global benefits, 3.3
governance of, 11.2
incremental costs, 4.1, 4.3
membership of, 11.2, 21.3
restructuring of, 11.2, 21.3
greenhouse gases. See also reservoirs; sources; sinks:
climate change, P.2
"comprehensive approach," P.18
defined, 1.5
historical responsibility for emissions, P.3
objective of the Convention, 2
precursors of, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9
INC, Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a Framework Convention on Climate Change and interim arrangements, A2.2
implementation. See also SBI
of Convention, assessment of by COP, 7.2.e, 10.1
of COP decisions, 10.2.
of national programmes, 4.1.b
publication of COP reports, 7.2.f
recommendations by COP, 7.2.g
resolution of questions regarding, 13
steps taken or envisaged, communication of, 12.1.b
subsidiary bodies, 7.2.i
incremental costs. See also financial resources
agreed full incremental costs, 4.1, 4.3
developing country Party project proposals, 12.4
industry sector and transfer of technology, 4.1.c
institutional arrangements for the Convention, review of by COP, 7.2.a
insurance, full consideration of, 4.8
intergenerational equity. See also present and future generations, P.11, P.23, 3.1
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), 21.2
interim arrangements, 21, A2. See also interim operating entity of the financial mechanism; interim secretariat
communication of information, A2.6
convening of INC, A2.2, A2.3
extrabudgetary funds, A2.5
interim secretariat, A2.4
signature of Convention, A2.1
interim communication of information consistent with Convention prior to its entry into force, A2.6
interim operating entity of the financial mechanism. See also GEF
agreement upon arrangements with COP, 11.3
designation of, 21.3
governance of, 11.2
membership of, 11.2, 21.3
modalities to reconsider funding decisions, 11.3.b
modalities to ensure conformity with COP policy, 11.3.a
review of, 11.4
interim secretariat. See also secretariat; United Nations General Assembly Resolutions 45/212, 46/169
convening of COP, 7.4
cooperation with IPCC, 21.2
designation, 21.1
Secretary General, A2.4
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), observer status, 7.6
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. See Global Environment Facility
International Court of Justice (ICJ):
dispute settlement, 14.2.a, 14.4
Parties to Statute eligible for signature, 21.2
international and intergovernmental organizations
COP and, 7.2.l
financial and technical support from, 12.7
important contributions of, P.15
SBSTA, 9.1
joint communication, 12.8
joint implementation. See also burden sharing
allowed, 3.3, 4.2.a, 11.5
criteria for, 4.2.d
facilitation of by COP, 7.2.c
least developed countries:
communication of information, 12.5
financial resources, 4.9
participation in INC, A2.5
marine ecosystems. See also sinks
importance of, P.4
sustainable management of, 4.1.d
methodologies for calculating emissions and removals, comparable:
national inventories, 4.1.a, 7.2.d, 12.1.a
promotion and agreement by COP, 4.1.a, 7.2.d, 12.1.a
SBSTA, 9.2.e
mitigation of climate change:
annex I Parties commitment, 4.2.a
effectiveness of measures taken:
assessment by COP, 7.2.e
assessment by SBI, 10.2.a
estimation by Parties, 4.2.a, 12.2.b
impact assessment, 4.1.f
national and regional programmes, 4.1.b
precautionary measures, 3.3
transfer of technology, 4.1.c
Montreal Protocol/Vienna Convention.
exclusion from coverage of Convention, 4.1.a, 4.1.b, 4.1.c, 4.1.d, 4.2.a, 4.2.b, 4.2.e.ii, 4.6, 12.1.a
legal context, P.13
mountainous ecosystems, fragile, P.19, 4.8.g
multilateral consultative process. See resolution of questions regarding implementation
national and regional development programmes:
commitments and, 4.1, 4.1.b
integration of climate change with, 3.4
national and regional policies and measures:
commitments, 4.2.a
effectiveness of, 12.2.b
precautionary principle and, 3.3
regional economic integration organizations and, 4.2.a (footnote)
right to sustainable development and, 3.4
national inventories:
capabilities/capacities of Parties, 12.1.a
commitment, 4.1.a
communication of, 12.1.a
methodologies for, 7.2.d
publication of, 4.1.a
new and additional financial resources. See financial resources
NGOs. See non-governmental organizations.
"no regrets" policy, P.17
non-governmental organizations (NGOs). See also public participation
observer status, 7.6
participation in education, training and public awareness, 4.1.g
relationship with COP, 7.2.l
non-Parties, observer status in COP, 7.6
objective of the Convention, 2:
annex I Parties commitments, 4.1.a, 4.2.a, 4.2.d, 4.2.e
COP review, 7.2.a, 7.2.d, 7.2.e, 7.2.m
Principles, 3.0
observer status, in COP, 7.6
particularly vulnerable countries, P.19, 4.8. See also adaptation, small islands, least developed countries, specific needs and special situations
Parties undergoing the process of transition to a market economy (EITs). See also commitments, annex I Parties
annex I to the Convention, footnote
financial resources for, 4.5
flexibility in implementing commitments, 4.6
poverty eradication:
commitments of developing country Parties, 4.7
responses to climate change and, P.21
preamble, P
precautionary principle, precautionary measures,
generally, P.16, 3.3
reducing uncertainties, 4.1.g
present and future generations. See also United Nations General Assembly resolutions, P.11, P.23, 3.1
Principle 21 of the Stockholm Declaration, P.8
Principles of the Convention, 3.0
protocols, 17. See also any related legal instruments
depositary, 19
regional economic integration organizations, 1.6
withdrawal, 25.3
publication. See also access of public to information
national and regional programmes, 4.1.b
national inventories, 4.1.a
public health, assessment of impact on by mitigation and adaptation measures, 4.2.h
public participation in addressing climate change, 6.a.iii. See also non-governmental organizations
ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, 22. See also declarations; reservations
regional economic integration organization:
commitments, 4.2.a.footnote
defined, 1.6
entry into force of Convention, 23.2
extent of competence,
declaration of, 22.3
modification of, 22.3
dispute resolution, 14.2.a, 14.2.b
protocols, 1.6
ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, 22.1, 23.2
right to vote, 18.2
reporting:
of interim operating entity, 11.3.c
of Parties, See compilation and communication information
of COP, 7.2.f
of Secretariat, 8.2.d
of SBI, 10.1
of SBSTA, 9.1
research and systematic observation, 5
commitments, 4.1.g, 5
international and intergovernmental programmes and networks, P.15, 5.a
SBSTA and, 9.2.d
reservations, 24
reservoirs defined, 1.7. See also sinks
resolution of questions regarding implementation, 13
response measures, impacts of. See also adaptation; mitigation
assessment of by COP, 7.2.e
assessment of by SBSTA, 9.2.b
economic and social consequences, 4.1.g, 4.1.h
right to vote, 18
right to promote sustainable development, 3.4
rules of procedure. See COP; subsidiary bodies
SBSTA. See subsidiary body for scientific and technical advice
sea level rise, P.12, P.19. See also adaptation; small island countries
secretariat, 8. See also interim
secretariat
administrative and contractual arrangements, 8.2.f
compilation and communication of information, 8.2.c, 12.6
coordination with other secretariats, 8.2.e
establishment, 8.1
financial and technical support from, 12.7
functions, 8.2
observers, 7.6
other duties, 7.2.g
reports submitted to it, compilation and transmission, 8.2.b
reports to COP, 8.2.d
servicing of COP and subsidiary bodies, 8.2.a
scheduling of extraordinary sessions of the COP, 7.5
settlement of disputes, 14
arbitration, 14.2.b
conciliation, 14.5, 14.6, 14.7
declarations, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4
negotiation, 14.1
other peaceful means, 14.1
signature, 20
eligibility of states, 20
UNCED and, A2.1
sinks for greenhouse gas emissions:
annex I Parties' commitment, 4.2.a
comprehensive policies, 3.3
defined, 1.8
importance of, P.4
methodologies for calculating removals, 7.2.d
national inventories, 4.1.a
national and regional programmes, 4.1.b
sustainable management/conservation/enhancement, 4.1.d
biomass, 4.1.d
coastal ecosystems, 4.1.d
forests, 4.1.d
marine ecosystems, 4.1.d
oceans, 4.1.d
terrestrial ecosystem, 4.1.d
small island countries, vulnerability of. See also particularly vulnerable countries
financial resources, 4.4, 4.8.a
generally, P.19
participation in INC, A2.5
sources of greenhouse gas emissions.
comprehensive policies, 3.3
defined 1.9
national inventories, 4.1.a
social and economic development, impact of climate change and responses. See also economic and social impacts of climate change and responses
adverse impacts of responses to climate change, P.21
climate change considerations, 4.1.f
contexts, 3.3
consequences of response strategies, 4.1.g
growth of developing country Party emissions, P.3, 3.4
limitation on developing country capacity to respond, P.6
national development programmes, 3.4
national and regional development priorities, 4.1
socio-economic systems, 1.1
sovereignty, P.9
special circumstances, special difficulties, special situations, specific needs. See also particularly vulnerable countries
arid and semi-arid areas, P.19, 4.8.c
drought and desertification, areas liable to, P.19, 4.8.e
floods, P.19
forested areas, 4.8.c
forest decay, areas liable to, 4.8.c
fossil fuel dependency, P.20, 3.2, 4.8.h, 4.10
least developed countries, 4.9
low-lying coastal areas, P.19, 4.8.b
mountainous ecosystems, fragile, P.19, 4.8.g
natural disasters, areas prone to, 4.8.d
small islands, P.19, 4.4, 4.8.a
urban atmospheric pollution, areas of, 4.8.f
"state responsibility," P.8
subsidiary bodies. See also SBI, SBSTA
communication of information by Parties, 12.6
establishment of, 7.2.i
financial rules for, 7.2.k
questions to SBSTA, 9.2.e
review of reports, guidance by, 7.2.j
rules of procedure, 7.2.k
Subsidiary Body on Implementation, (SBI) 10. See also implementation
assessment of effect of response measures, 10.2.a
compilation and communication of information, 10.2.a
composition of, 10.1
decisions of the COP, 10.2.c
establishment, 10.1
questions to SBSTA, 9.2.e
reports to COP, 10.1
review of commitments, 4.2.d, 10.2.b
Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice, (SBSTA) 9:
advice:
endogenous capacity building, 9.2.d
research and development, 9.2.d
transfer of technology, 9.2.c
assessment of climate change science, 9.2.a
assessment of effects of measures taken, 9.2.b
climate change technologies, identification of, 9.2.c
composition of, 9.1
COP and:
reports to, 9.1
response to questions of, 9.2.e
establishment of, 9.1
existing bodies, relationship with, 9.2
other subsidiary bodies, response to questions from, 9.2.e
supreme body of the Convention, See Conference of the Parties
sustainable development:
free trade, 3.5
management of sinks and reservoirs, 4.1.d
need for resources, P.22
right to, 3.4
SWCC, Second World Climate Conference, Ministerial Declaration, context for Convention, P.14
terrestrial ecosystems. See sinks
importance of, P.4
sustainable management of, 4.1.d
titles of articles, as assistance to the reader, 1 (footnote)
transfer of technology:
environmentally sound technologies and know-how, 4.5
developing country commitments, relation to, 4.7
development, application, and diffusion of, commitment, 4.1.c
financial mechanism, 11.1
financial resources, 4.3
least developed countries, 4.9
need for resources, P.22
other Parties and organizations, 4.5
special circumstances, 4.8
SBSTA, 9.2.c
transparency, financial mechanism, governance of, 11.2
transport sector and transfer of technology, 4.1.c
United Nations, observer status, 7.6
United Nations Charter, P.8
United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, (UNCHE), P.7
United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED):
generally, P.11, A2
signature, 20, A2.1
United Nations General Assembly resolutions:
43/53, Protection of global climate for present and future generations of mankind, P.11
44/172, Plan of action to combat desertification, P.12
44/206, Possible adverse effects of sea-level rise on islands and coastal areas, particularly low-lying coastal areas, P.12
44/207, Protection of global climate for present and future generations of mankind, P.11
44/228, United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, P.11
45/212, Protection of global climate for present and future generations of mankind, P.11, 21.1, A2.4, A2.5
46/169, Protection of global climate for present and future generations of mankind, P.11, A2.2, A2.4
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). See Global Environment Facility
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). See also Global Environmental Facility
important contributions of, P.15
role in the GEF, P.21.3
voting. See decision-making
waste management and transfer of technology, emissions reduction, 4.1.c
water resources, planning for, 4.1.e
withdrawal from Convention, 25
World Bank. See Global Environment Facility
World Meteorological Organization (WMO), important contributions of, P.15
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