Bonn Climate Change Conference - May 2017

The Bonn Climate Change Conference convenes from 8 to 18 May 2017 at the World Conference Center Bonn, in Bonn, Germany. The meeting comprises the 46th sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 46) and Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 46), as well as the third part of the first session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA 1-3).

APA 1-3 APA is expected to consider modalities and further guidance for several provisions of the Paris Agreement, including on: nationally determined contributions (NDCs); adaptation communications; transparency framework for action and support; global stocktake; and mechanism to facilitate implementation and promote compliance. On further matters related to the implementation of the Paris Agreement, the APA will begin consideration of matters related to the Adaptation Fund.

SBI 46 has a lengthy agenda, including: reporting; matters related to the Kyoto Protocol’s mechanisms; least developed countries; national adaptation plans; third review of the Adaptation Fund; capacity building; and response measures. In relation to the Paris Agreement, the SBI will take up: development of modalities and procedures for the operation and use of a public registry referred to in NDCs and adaptation communications. The SBI will also discuss the scope and modalities for the periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism.

SBSTA 46 is expected to consider, inter alia: the Nairobi work programme; agriculture; science and review; response measures; and methodological issues under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol. In relation to the Paris Agreement, SBSTA will consider several issues, including the technology framework; matters related to Article 6 (cooperative approaches); and modalities for accounting financial resources provided and mobilize through public interventions.