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Tuesday, June 2 - Page with all of the day's images in small format ("thumbnails").

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• The Maritim Hotel, the official site of the subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC), Bonn. Germany.
• Chair Bakary KANTE (Senegal) opened the first meeting of the SBI.
• Chair Kok KEE CHOW (Malaysia) SBSTA. (2nd image available here)
• Maria Julia ALSOGARY, Secretary of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development of Argentina.
• UNEP Executive Director Klaus TÖPFER.
• FCCC Executive Secretary Michael Zammit CUTAJAR.
• Standing room only in the "United States Experience with SO2 Emissions Trading".
• Ingo Puhl, Senior Policy Analyst for the Center for Clean Air Policy.
• Brian J. McLean, Director of the Acid Rain Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• IPCC Chair Dr Robert WATSON.
• The opening plenary.

 

Wedesday, June 3 - Page with all of the day's images in small format ("thumbnails").

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• (Delegate of) CANADA tabled a discussion paper on principles, modalities, rules and guidelines for an international emissions trading regime
• (Delegate for) the United Kingdom, speaking for The EU, noted that the scientific knowledge that demonstrates the inadequacy of commitments is clear.
• The Swedish Delegation interprets the text before plenary.
• Dr. Catrinus Jepma, of the University of Groningen in Amsterdam, summarized and presented information on a cooperative implementation workshop that was held in the Netherlands and was organized by the Joint Implementation Network and ETC-Energy.
• Holger Liptow of GTZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit) discusses German co-operation with developing countries on climate policies in today's CC:Forum.
• Delegates in the CC:Forum listen to presenters from the Mexican Government, UNFCCC, UNDP, UNEP, CC:Train, CC:Info, and GTZ.
• Jayant Sathaye of the UNFCCC presents on methods to estimate offsets from land use change and forestry.

 

Thursday, June 4 - Page with all of the day's images in small format ("thumbnails").

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• In a special event, the World Bank (group photo) stressed that the Prototype Carbon Fund (PCF) is not a scheme for the facilitation of emissions trading rights, but aims to demonstrate a means for carrying out project-based emissions trades in an efficient and equitable manner. Presenters of the World Bank's Energy/Environment Strategy and the Prototype Carbon Fund:
  • Johannes Heister, Consultant for the Global Environment Division
  • Charles Feinstein UNIT Chief, Global Environment Division, Environment Department
  • Kerri Poore, Consultant for the Global Environment Division
  • Charles E. Di Leva, Senior Counsel for the Environment Unit's Legal Department of the World Bank
• Griffin Thompson Ph.D., Director of Global Climate Change and DC Programs from the International Institute for Energy Conservation and organizer of the IIEC's seminar on principles, modalities, rules and guidelines for emissions trading.
• Vinod L. Singh, Green Buildings for Africa describes a "no regret" building project in South Africa.
• The (UK delegate, speaking on behalf of the) EU distinguished GEF review from future guidance.
• The G-77/CHINA, supported by the (delegate for) MARSHALL ISLANDS, suggested a role for SBSTA and the possible need for an expert meeting before COP-4.
• (Delegate for) SAUDI ARABIA cautioned against a premature conclusion.
• Ambassador Raoul Estrada (on the right), former chair of COW, greets the delegates in "The Kyoto Protocol: Explanation and Reflection"
• A chance to enjoy the evening climate of Bonn.
• Ambassador Raoul Estrada and Andrei Henry of Earth Negotiations Bulletin.

 

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• AG13 discussion continued on Saturday. Regarding paragraph 4 (nature of the MCP), AUSTRALIA raised the possibility of duplication by the MCP of other FCCC dispute settlement work. The EU, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES and IRAN noted the MCP’s purpose is advisory only.
• Chair Patrick Széll (UK) recalled that during AG13-5, delegates agreed that the MCP should be advisory rather than supervisory in nature. They also agreed that AG13 should complete its work by COP-4. He stressed that the meeting will discuss only the MCP and not the Protocol.
• International Energy Agency (IEA) presents "Technology Cooperation Activities"
• Rene van Berkel, Climate Technology Initiative (CTI)
• David Wallace, International Energy Agency (IEA)
• On the second review of the adequacy of Article 4.2 (a) and (b), VENEZUELA, for the G-77/CHINA and supported by TOGO, said that: COP-4's second review must respect the FCCC mandate.
• The US asked the G-77/CHINA if the intention was only to confine discussion of the second review to that agenda item at COP-4; and about the timing of the next and subsequent reviews.
• HUNGARY said the timing of reviews should not be linked to the unratified Kyoto Protocol (In SBI).
• ZIMBABWE, for the drafting group (AG13), reported that Parties agreed to remove brackets from paragraph 2 (objective), which is to resolve questions regarding implementation of the FCCC.
• AOSIS said that Parties should not distract from Protocol implementation, noting the CDM will assist sustainable growth with climate protection.
• Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) presentation on "Mechanisms and the Issue of Compliance"

 

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• The US anticipated dramatic improvements in the state of knowledge concerning adaptation in the years ahead, and noted that the FCCC contains no provision similar to Article 4.4 obliging Annex I or Annex II Parties to compensate countries that could be affected by response measures.
• Donald Goldberg, of the Center for International Enironmental Law (CIEL) said there were issues regarding the mechanisms of grave concern to the environmental community. CIEL did not envisage that emissions trading would be used to evade responsibilities or weaken commitments. He offered sets of principles for the operation of the mechanisms.
• CHINA, during the SBI session, said the item on voluntary commitments for non-Annex I Parties could lead to renewed confrontation.
• India was among several countries that called on the SBI to identify the needs of developing countries, requesting information from SBSTA and the IPCC.
• Canadacalled for cross-reference to paragraph 5 (mandate of the Committee) and avoid use of language that expands or confuses the mandate of Committee (AG13).
• GHANA said comments from the MCP participants should be included in the report to the COP.
• Netherlands, speaking for the EU at AG13, suggested annexing a summary of conclusions and recommendations to full reports.
• Lisa Jacobson (second from the right) of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy moderated a panel discussion on issues involving the Clean Development Mechanism.
• A seminar on principles, modalities, rules and guidelines for emissions trading was given by Frank Joshua (UNCTAD), Tom Tietenberg (Colby College), Zhong Xiang Zhang (University of Groningen) and Michael Grubb (Royal Institute of International Affairs).
• Holger Liptow (GTZ) and Uwe Fritsche (Oko-Institut) presented the "Environment Manual for Power Development" software, a tool to analyse the costs of greenhouse gas emissions of energy projects.
• In a special event of the FCCC, Michele Frome of the Soil and Water conservation Society moderated several speakers in the "Soil Sinks for Carbon" discussion.
• ENB writers Angela Churie Kallhauge and Chad Carpenter keeping up with the day's AG13 deliberations.
• ENB's Peter Doran receiving some feedback from meeting participant Paul Clements-Hunt, Environment and Energy Policy Manager for the International Chamber of Commerce.

 

Tuesday, June 9 - Page with all of the day's images in small format ("thumbnails").

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• Today was to be the last for AG-13, but as of 8pm consensus was not yet reached.
• The US said that the Committee for Implementation was the first under the Convention and is not compelled to follow the UN system of apportionment. He called for consideration of the special obligations of Annex I and Annex II Parties who undertake the "lion's share of the implementation of the Convention."
• The Chair of AG-13 proposed that the US, Ghana, Canada, the EU, Egypt and Indonesia (both shown here) form a small group to try and resolve outstanding   issues.
• Delegates for the United Arab Emirates and China voiced their opposition to the US's proposal during the AG-13 session.
• Australia and New Zealand representatives to the AG-13.
• Numerous speakers were involved  in the "New Patnerships for Sustainable Development: The CDM under the Kyoto Protocol", a panel discussion hosted by the International Energy Agency and UNEP/IE.
• Anil Agarwal, Director of the New Delhi Center for Science and Environment, lead a discussion on emission trading, entitlements and the CDM. The session was chaired by Sunita Nuraini.
• The US Business Council for Sustainable Energy and The European Business Council for a Sustainable Energy Future presented the "Emission Trading under the Kyoto Protocol: Regional and Intra-Country Models" panel discussion. Pic 1 Pic 2
• Azza Taalab launched "Rising Voices Against Global Warming", a compilation of speeches and press releases from NGOs, which she edited. She is pictured here with Ambassador Mark Hambley of the USA and FCCC Executive Secretary Michael Zammit Cutajar.
• There were no SBI sessions scheduled, which allowed for the contact groups to meet throughout the day.

Wednesday, June 10 - Page with all of the day's images in small format ("thumbnails").

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• During the SUBSTA meeting, UNEP reported on their workshop held on Tuesday which highlighted the scope for cooperation on public awareness and noted that public awareness should not be limited to particular events.
• The AFRICAN GROUP, GAMBIA and SRI LANKA (shown on the right) called upon Parties to make available resources for institutional capacity enhancement and to expand the sphere of African countries participating in country studies.
• Delegates exiting the Bethoven Room, where the Contact group on adverse impacts considered the G-77/CHINA's proposed modifications based on its draft decision paper.
• The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) brought several speakers together for "Climate Change, Forests and the Clean Development Mechanism". The panel was made up of Donald Goldberg (CIEL), Brett Orlando (IUCN-Washington), Hermes Suarez (Fundación Amigos de la Naturaleza, Bolivia), Carlos M. Chacón (CEDARENA, Costa Rica) and Darren Goetze (Union of Concerned Scientists).
• Several NGOs (PIC 1) * (PIC 2) set up information tables outside of the meeting rooms.  SUBSTA Chair Kante announced that NGO observers would be granted access to contact groups if there is no objection from any Party.

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• The PHILIPPINES, for the Asian Group, stated that no agreement had been reached on the election of the Vice-Chair because the incumbent regional group intended to keep it for a second term.
• AUSTRIA recalled that the Rules of Procedure allow a second term and called for making use of the experience of WEOG's (Western European and Others Group) candidate. She expressed WEOG's willingness to undertake further consultations.
• The delegate for Iran voiced his support for the Philippines' proposal.
• JORDAN said his government would be pleased to host COP-5.
• The Chair of the SBI said the date and venue for COP-5 would be kept open until SBI-9. SAUDI ARABIA sought clarification on the high-level segment at COP-4.
• (PIC 1) The Climate Technology Initiative (PIC 2) brought speakers together for a panel discussion entitled "Kyoto to Buenos Aires and Beyond". The meeting reported on the restructuring of CTI and its plans to foster accelerated development and diffusion of climate-friendly technologies.
• (PIC 1)The "Carbon Efficiency Mobility" (PIC 2) forum discussed the impact of transportation on climate change.  The event was organised by the European Business Council for a Sustainable Energy Future (E5), the International Association for Public Transport (UITP) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE).
• FCCC Executive Secretary Michael Zammit Cutajar met with representatives from environmental NGOs in order to brief them on the state of the negotiations.
• Delegates eating and discussing by the cafeteria outside the main meeting hall.
• The ENB's Deborah Davenport and Peter Doran listening to the translators during the morning SBI meeting.

Friday, June 12

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• FCCC Executive Secretary Michael Zammit Cutajar during an interview with ENB team members Peter Doran, Chad Carpenter and Ben Simmons.
• The main pixel board, the day's first destination for every participant.
• Industry representatives consulting documents before the closing session.
• The closing session was delayed because of last-minute attempts at reaching consensus and photocopying of final documents. Pictured here is Chairman Chow waiting for delegates and documents to arrive.
• A few of the FCCC staff and interns who organised the meeting and insured that it ran smoothly.
• While waiting for the final session to start, they gathered around the rapporteur's computer and checked out the ENB web site.
• (PIC 1) Both Chairman Chow and (PIC 2) Chairman Kante presided over the closing session.
• The UNFCCC Information Support team members, who were responsible for Internet access and computer support.
• ENB's Ben Simmons interviewing David Hunter of the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL).
• Molly Rosenman, ENB's Logistical Coordinator.
• The ENB writing team during the final session. They spent two long nights going over all their notes and documents while preparing the final Summary issue.