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News from the Convention and Protocol Bodies
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News from the Convention and Protocol Bodies - 2016
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18 November 2017
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COP 23 successfully concluded
COP 23 successfully concluded on 18 November under
the leadership of Fiji. H.E. Frank Bainimarama, Prime Minister of Fiji and President of COP 23,
delivered a closing statement highlighting the achievements and thanking all participants for their
hard work and support.
 Statement
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6 November 2017
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Opening of COP 23
H.E. Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar, President of COP 22/CMP12/CMA
1.1 opened the Bonn Climate Change Conference and delivered a
statement.
H.E. Mr. Frank Bainimarama, Prime Minister of Fiji, assumed the responsibility of leading the Parties
to a pathway towards implementation of the Paris Agreement and to prepare the way for more ambitious
climate action before 2020 as the President of COP 23/CMP 13/CMA 1.2.
Statement
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the webcast of the event
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15 September 2017
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Note from the Presiding Officers of SBSTA, SBI and APA
The Presiding Officers of
the SBI, SBSTA and APA actively engaged at the Heads of Delegations meeting in Rabat on 7-8 September,
organized by the Moroccan and Fijian Presidencies of the COP, and met separately in the margins. At
these meetings and in their discussion with the Presidencies, the Presiding Officers reconfirmed their
commitment to continue working together to ensure that all components of the Paris Agreement Work
Programme (PAWP) are addressed comprehensively and in a balanced, coherent manner, both at the upcoming
UNFCCC sessions in November 2017 in Bonn and in the final outcome of the PAWP in December 2018. As a
practical tool to strengthen coherence and coordination across bodies, the Presiding Officers agreed
that, as had been the case in May, a joint stocktaking of all three subsidiary bodies will take place
during the November sessions. They also agreed to aim at delivering consistent, coherent and more
advanced outputs on each item under the PAWP. They will strongly encourage co-facilitators to use
placeholders and references to other related work taking place elsewhere under the process as tools to
address the linkages – to make sure no issue “falls through the cracks” and to avoid
redundancies and duplication.
Recognizing the need to make the November sessions a significant milestone on the path towards reaching
an agreed full outcome for the PAWP at COP 24 in December 2018, the Presiding Officers will work on
identifying opportunities to improve the coherence of outputs from the SBI, SBSTA and APA. They will
continue to coordinate their efforts during the remaining preparatory period before the November
sessions under the overall guidance of the current and incoming Presidencies of the COP. The Presiding
Officers will also start, in consultation with Parties and as a matter of priority, exploring options
for planning the work by relevant bodies in 2018 to ensure the successful conclusion of the PAWP at COP
24.
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7-8 September 2017
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Informal Meeting for the Heads of Delegations of the Parties to the UNFCCC
The Moroccan COP22 Presidency and the incoming Fijian COP23 Presidency jointly organized an informal
meeting of Heads of Delegations that took place on 7-8 September 2017 in Rabat, Morocco. A summary
report prepared by the co-chairs of the informal meeting can be found below.
Read the summary of the meeting (7840 kB)
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18 May 2017
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President-designate of COP 23, H.E. Mr. Frank Bainimarama addresses participants of the Bonn
Climate Change Conference – May 2017
On Thursday 18 May, H.E. Mr. Frank Bainimarama, Prime Minister of Fiji and President-designate of COP
23 attended the Bonn Climate Change Conference – May 2017. During the day he met with several
participants including representatives of the negotiating Groups and observer organization
constituencies. His Excellency also addressed delegates at the closing plenary of the SBI. In his
address he highlighted the priorities and vision of Fiji for COP 23 and launched the new COP 23
website. Fiji's vision is for a Presidency that is transparent and inclusive of all, advances the
Paris Agreement and accelerates climate action for all vulnerable societies, drawing on their own
experiences as a Small Island Developing State in the Pacific.
View Webcast
COP 23 Fiji website
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18 May 2017
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Nomination by Eastern Europe of H.E. Prof. Jan Szyszko to serve as President of COP
24
Eastern Europe has submitted the nomination of H.E. Prof. Jan Szyszko, Minister of
Environment, Poland, to serve as President of COP 24. This is the fourth time that Poland will
hold the Presidency of the Conference, and the second time that Minister Szyszko will assume the
position of President of the COP, having served as the President of COP 5.
The Government of Poland looks forward to working closely with all Parties to prepare for a successful
Conference.
Read biography (157 kB)
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13 May 2017
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Informal open-ended consultations on the expectations for COP 23
On
Saturday, 13 May, the incoming-Presidency held open-ended informal consultations on the expectations
for COP 23. Ambassador Nazhat Khan, accompanied by Minister Inia Seruiratu and Ambassador Deo Saran,
assured Parties and observers that the incoming-Presidency would maintain an open-door policy.
Furthermore, the incoming-Presidency committed to organizing a transparent and inclusive process.
Parties and observers focused on the importance of defining the format and content of the Facilitative
Dialogue and on advancing on the Paris Agreement work programme.
Ambassador Khan closed by inviting everyone to work through the process of “talanoa”.
Talanoa is derived from tala, meaning “talking or telling stories”, and noa, meaning
“zero or without concealment.” It refers to a process of strengthening relationships based
on understanding and collaboration, allowing for an honest and open dialogue.
 View Webcast
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20 March 2017
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Technical briefing on the progress of work on the implementation of the Paris
Agreement
The Presiding Officers of the subsidiary bodies, Mr. Carlos Fuller (Belize,
SBSTA Chair), Mr. Tomasz Chruszczow (Poland, SBI Chair), Ms. Sarah Baashan (Saudi Arabia, APA Co-Chair)
and Ms. Jo Tyndall(New Zealand, APA Co-Chair), met in Bonn with the secretariat for a technical
briefing on the progress of work on the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
More
information
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17 March 2017
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Meeting of the COP22/CMP12/CMA1.1 Bureau on 17 March 2017
At the Meeting of
the COP22/CMP12/CMA1.1 Bureau on 17 March 2017, H.E. Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar, President of COP 22/CMP
12/CMA 1.1, gave his reflections on the outcomes of the Marrakech Conference and initiatives of the
Moroccan Presidency to the members of the Bureau.
Press release by the President of COP 22/CMP 12/CMA
1.1
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7 November 2016
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Opening of the Marrakech Conference
7 November 2016
The Marrakech Conference opened on 7 November 2016. Under the leadership of the President of COP 22/CMP
12/CMA 1, H.E Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar, Parties will engage in an open and inclusive process to lay a
solid foundation to implement the mandates in the Paris Agreement and to accelerate action on climate
change.
View the webcast of the event
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18 August 2016
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Summary of the informal consultations by the Presidencies during the Bonn Climate Change
Conference – May 2016
During the forty-fourth session of the subsidiary bodies in
May 2016, the Presidency of COP 21 and the incoming-Presidency of COP 22 jointly convened informal
consultations with Parties on
1) expectations and issues that may be associated with the mandated review of the Warsaw International
Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts to be undertaken at COP 22
See aide memoire and
2) modalities for “inclusiveness” in the development of the Paris Agreement rulebook in the
event of the early entry into force of the Paris Agreement in 2016 or 2017.
See aide memoire
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26 May 2016
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Presidencies event: taking stock of progress made during the Bonn Climate Change Conference -
May 2016
26 May 2016
At the “Presidencies event: taking stock of progress made during the Bonn Climate Change
Conference - May 2016,” held on 26 May 2016, the COP 21/CMP11 Presidency represented by H.E.
Ambassador Laurence Tubiana, and the incoming COP 22/CMP 12 Presidency represented by H.E. Ambassador
Aziz Mekouar, together with the Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Chairs of the SBSTA, SBI and the
Co-Chairs of the APA, provided information to Parties and non-Party stakeholders on the highlights of
the work conducted so far, areas where coherence is needed, and what measures are proposed to enhance
collaboration among the various bodies to achieve balance and comprehensiveness in the conduct of their
work, including addressing linkages on issues that cut across various bodies. Views were invited from
Parties on the progress made.
Ambassador Tubiana reminded participants that this was her last official engagement as the Presidency
of COP 21/CMP 11. The Executive Secretary took the floor to extend her deepest appreciation to
Ambassador Tubiana. Parties and observers in the room responded with a standing ovation as their
expression of appreciation to her for her outstanding work in the lead up to and during the Paris
Conference last year as well as her work this year as the high-level Champion of the Presidency, which
she will be continuing.
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25 May 2016
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Open-ended informal consultations by the incoming-Presidency of COP22/CMP12 on the expectations
for the Marrakech Conference
25 May 2016
13.15-14.45 CEST, Chamber Hall
The open-ended informal consultations by the incoming-Presidency of COP22/CMP12 on the expectations for
the Marrakech Conference took place on Wednesday 25 May to solicit views from Parties and observers.
Reassuring all participants that the Marrakech Conference would focus on producing concrete action and
solutions with a view to ensuring successful implementation of the Paris Agreement, the
incoming-Presidency underlined that it would fully respect the Party-driven process of the UNFCCC,
guided by the principles of openness, transparency, and inclusiveness.
Opening remarks of the incoming-Presidency of COP 22/CMP 12 (275 kB)
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21 May 2016
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First stocktaking event: ensuring coherence and assessing progress on the implementation of the
work programme post-Paris
As part of a joint effort by the Presidency of COP21/CMP11 and the incoming-Presidency of COP22/CMP12
to facilitate the implementation of the work programme in decision 1/CP.21 by all bodies and to lay the
foundation for the successful implementation of the Paris Agreement, a special event entitled,
“Stocktaking events: ensuring coherence and assessing progress on the implementation of the work
programme post-Paris,” took place on 21 May 2016 during the Bonn Climate Change Conference - May
2016, jointly led by the COP 21/CMP11 President, H.E. Ms. Ségolène Royal, and the incoming
COP 22/CMP 12 Presidency represented by H.E. Ms. Hakima EL HAITE, together with the Executive Secretary
of the UNFCCC, Ms. Christiana Figueres, with the support of the Presiding Officers of the SBSTA, SBI,
APA, and the representatives of the constituted bodies, the operating entities of the Financial
Mechanism of the UNFCCC, and the IPCC.
See the webcast of the event here
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17 May 2016
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Champion from the Presidency of COP 22 and CMP 12
President-Designate of COP 22 and CMP 12, H.E Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and
Cooperation of the Kingdom of Morocco, announced in his remarks delivered at the opening meeting of the
Bonn Climate Change Conference - May 2016 that H.E. Ms. Hakima EL HAITE, Minister Delegate in Charge of
Environment - Minister of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment of Morocco, will be the high-level
Champion of Morocco. He stated, “Ms. Minister El Haite, as the high-level Champion of Morocco, is
fully devoted to mobilizing the forces of civil society.”
Together with H.E. Ambassador Laurence Tubiana, the high-level Champion from the Presidency of COP 21
and CMP 11, H.E. Ms. Hakima EL HAITE will galvanize support from Parties and non-Party
stakeholders.
For information on the appointment of the high-level champions and their mandate, please see Decision 1/CP.21,
Paragraph 121
To learn more about the two high-level Champions, please see here
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16 May 2016
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Opening Meeting of the Bonn Climate Change Conference - May 2016
The opening meeting of the Bonn Climate Change Conference - May 2016, held on 16 May 2016, was presided
by the President of COP 21/CMP 11, H.E. Ms. Ségolène Royal, Minister of Environment, Energy
and the Sea, in charge of International Relations on Climate, of the Government of the French Republic.
Statements were made by the President of COP 21 and CMP 11, President-Designate of COP 22/CMP 12, H.E
Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Morocco, and the
Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Ms. Christiana Figueres. The President of COP 21 and CMP 11
encouraged Parties to work constructively in a cooperative manner with a view to achieving substantive
outcomes. The President-Designate of COP 22 and CMP 12 underlined that the work during the May sessions
be guided by the UNFCCC principles of openness, transparency, and inclusiveness in a Party-driven
manner. The UNFCCC Executive Secretary asked that Parties will work closely with a view to ensuring
that the Marrakech Conference will be a success.
Statement from H.E. Ms. Ségolène Royal (46
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Statement from H.E Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar (265
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Statement from Ms. Christiana Figueres (42 kB)
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15 May 2016
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President-Designate of COP 22 and CMP 12
The Government of the Republic of Mali on behalf of the African Group of Negotiators has nominated
H.E Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Morocco,
as President-Designate of the Conference of the Parties at its twenty second session (COP 22) and the
Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol at its twelfth
session (CMP 12).
To learn more about the President-Designate of COP 22 and CMP 12,
see his bio here (85 kB)
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22 February 2016
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President of COP 21/CMP 11 visits the UNFCCC in Bonn, Germany
The UNFCCC secretariat had the honour of receiving H.E. Ms. Ségolène Royal, Minister of
Environment, Energy and the Sea, and President of COP 21/CMP 11, at its seat in Bonn, Germany, on 22
February 2016. President Royal reaffirmed her determination to make relentless endeavours for a
successful implementation of the Paris Agreement during her term, guided by the UNFCCC principles of
openness, transparency, and inclusiveness in a Party-driven manner.
See the message to the Parties by H.E. Ms. Ségolène Royal
in French original text (1683 kB)
See the message to the Parties by H.E. Ms. Ségolène Royal
in English courtesy translation (1456 kB)
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22 February 2016
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New President of COP21/CMP11
The Government of the French Republic communicated to the UNFCCC on 19 February 2016 that pursuant to
Rule 25 of the Draft Rules of Procedure, being applied, H.E. Ms. Ségolène Royal, Minister
of Environment, Energy and the Sea, has replaced H.E. Mr. Laurent Fabius as President of the
Conference of the Parties at its twenty first session (COP 21) and the Conference of the Parties
serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol at its eleventh session (CMP 11) for the
remainder of his term in office.
Biography of COP 21/CMP 11 President (274 kB)
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11 February
2016
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Meeting of the COP21/CMP11 Bureau on 11 February 2016
At the Meeting of the COP21/CMP11 Bureau on 11 February 2016, H.E. Mr. Laurent Fabius, President of
COP 21/CMP 11, gave his reflections on the Paris Conference and implications for 2016, to the members
of the Bureau of the COP21/CMP11.
To read the excerpts of remarks by the President of COP 21/CMP 11,
click here (176 kB) .
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News from the Convention and Protocol Bodies - 2015
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13 December 2015
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Closing of the Paris Climate Change Conference - November 2015
The closing of the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) and the eleventh
session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol
(CMP), taken place from 30 November to 11 December 2015, in Paris Le Bourget, France, was honoured by
the presences of President of the Republic of France, H.E. President Francois Hollande, UN
Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, President of the
COP 21/CMP 11, H.E. Mr. Laurent Fabius. Welcoming the progress made at the Paris Conference, which
included the adoption of the landmark Paris Agreement, Minister Fabius extended his heartfelt
gratitude to all delegates who made concerted efforts to achieve this outcome guided by the UNFCCC
negotiation principles of openness, transparency, and inclusiveness in a Party-driven manner.
View the webcast of the event
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30 November 2015
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Opening of the Paris Climate Change Conference - November 2015
The opening of the Paris Climate Change Conference - November 2015, held on 30
November 2015, was honoured by the presences of the Minister of the Environment of Peru, President of
the Twentieth session of the Conference of the Parties and the Tenth session of the Conference of the
Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP 20/CMP 10), His
Excellency Mr. Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, President of
the Twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties and the Eleventh session of the Conference
of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP 21/CMP 11),
His Excellency Mr. Laurent Fabius, followed by Executive Secretary of the
UNFCCC Christiana Figueres, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. All
dignitaries encouraged Parties to work constructively in a cooperative manner with a view to
achieving substantive outcomes, guided by the principles of openness, transparency, and inclusiveness
of the negotiating process.
View Webcast of the event
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29 October 2015
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Closing addresses delivered by the COP 20/CMP 10 Presidency and the COP 21/CMP 11
incoming-Presidency
The closing plenary of the eleventh part of the second session of the
Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) was honoured by the presence of
Ambassador Voto-Bernales on behalf of the COP 20/CMP 10 President, and Ambassador Laurence Tubiana on
behalf of the COP 21/CMP 11 incoming-President. Welcoming the progress made up to date, both
ambassadors encouraged Parties to continue their endeavours in view to developing substantive outcomes
for the COP 21/CMP 11 that will be held in Paris, France, November-December 2015.
View webcast of the Closing Plenary
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23 October 2015
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Open-ended informative dialogue on Presidential activities
During the Bonn
Climate Change Conference - October 2015, the COP20/CMP10 Presidency represented by Ambassador
Voto-Bernales and the President-designate of the COP21/CMP11, Minister Fabius, have jointly held the
Open-ended informative dialogue on Presidential activities in an effort to brief Parties on the
activities of the Presidencies during the past 4 weeks in line with the principles of openness,
inclusiveness, and transparency, on Tuesday, 20 October 2015, from 14:00-15:00 at Plenary Genf at the
World Conference Centre Bonn, Germany.
View Webcast of the event
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19 October 2015
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ADP opening plenary meeting by COP 20/CMP 10 President and incoming COP 21/CMP 11 COP
President
The opening of the Bonn Climate Change Conference - October 2015 was honoured by the video statement
of the COP 20/CMP 10 President, Minister Manuel Pulgar Vidal, and the statement by Ambassador
Laurence Tubiana on behalf of the COP 21/CMP 11 incoming-Presidency. Both dignitaries encouraged
Parties to work constructively to produce substantive outcomes for the COP 21/CMP 11 that will be
held in Paris, France in November-December 2015.
Statement from the COP20/CMP10 President, Minister Manuel Pulgar
Vidal (114 kB)
Statement from Ambassador Laurence Tubiana (225
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4 September 2015
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Closing address by the COP 20/CMP 10 Presidency and COP 21/CMP 11
incoming-Presidency
The closing plenary of the tenth part of the second session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the
Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) was honoured by the presence of H.E. Ambassador Voto-Bernales
on behalf of the COP 20/CMP 10 President, and H.E. Ambassador Tubiana on behalf of the COP 21/CMP 11
incoming-President. Both ambassadors addressed delegates, welcoming the progress made so far and
encouraged them to work constructively with the Parties in view of developing substantive outcomes for
the COP 21/CMP 11 that will be held in Paris, France, November-December 2015.
Statement from Ambassador Jorge Voto-Bernales (207 kB)
Statement from Ambassador Laurence Tubiana (206 kB)
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31 August 2015
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Welcoming ceremony by COP 20/CMP 10 Presidency and incoming COP 21/CMP 11 COP
Presidency
The opening of the Bonn Climate Change Conference - August 2015 was honoured by the presence of H.E.
Ambassador Antonio Garcia Revilla on behalf of the COP 20/CMP 10 Presidency, and H.E. Ambassador
Tubiana on behalf of the COP 21/CMP 11 incoming-Presidency. Both dignitaries encouraged Parties to work
constructively to produce substantive outcomes for the COP 21/CMP 11 that will be held in Paris, France
in November-December 2015.
Statement from Ambassador Antonio Garcia Revilla (310 kB)
Statement from Ambassador Laurence Tubiana (223 kB)
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11 June
2015
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Closing address by the COP 20/CMP 10 Presidency and COP 21/CMP 11
incoming-Presidency
The closing plenary of the ninth part of the second session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban
Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) was honored by the presence of H.E. Ambassador Voto-Bernales on
behalf of the COP 20/CMP 10 Presidency and H.E. Ambassador Tubiana on behalf of the COP 21/CMP 11
incoming-Presidency. Both ambassadors addressed delegates, welcoming the progress made so far and
encouraged them to work constructively with the Parties in view of developing substantive outcomes for
the COP 21/CMP 11 that will be held in Paris, France, November-December 2015.
Statement from Ambassador Jorge Voto-Bernales (291 kB)
Statement from Ambassador Laurence Tubiana (354 kB)
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9 June 2015
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Open-ended informal consultations by the incoming-Presidency of the COP21/CMP11 on the
expectations for the Paris conference
Ambassador Laurence Tubiana, on behalf of the President-designate of the COP21/CMP11, held an informal
consultation on the expectations for the Paris conference during the June sessions. She shared the
political vision for COP 21/CMP 11 and underlined that all Parties must cooperate to ensure successful
completion of the Paris Agreement and build momentum for enhanced climate action. She expressed the
commitment of France for an inclusive and transparent process.
Parties provided their views and their expectations for the Paris conference, expressing their support
to the incoming-Presidency on the vision. Some Parties highlighted the crucial role of the
incoming-Presidency in steering the intergovernmental process towards a successful outcome.
The various observer constituencies also provided their views on their expectations from Paris, calling
for commitment and transparency. The Ambassador assured all participants of her highest commitment and
support on behalf of the President-designate of the COP21/CMP11.
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1 June 2015
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Lima-Paris Action Agenda
In the margin of the June sessions, Ambassador Jorge Voto-Bernales, on behalf of COP 20/CMP 10
President and Mr. Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development of France
and President-designate for COP21/CMP 11, together with Christiana Figueres and Janos Pasztor (UN
Secretary-General’s Climate Change Support Team) held an event to showcase progress on the Lima
Paris Action Agenda, an initiative that was launched during COP 20 as a platform for accelerating
climate action from the widest possible range of stakeholders through enhanced cooperation. Its
objective is to engage state and non-state actors alike in national and international partnerships with
potential for real impact.
Remarks by Mr. Manuel
Pulgar-Vidal (144 kB)
View webcast
of the event
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1 June 2015
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Welcoming ceremony by COP 20/CMP 10 President and incoming COP 21/CMP 11 COP
President
The opening of the Bonn Climate Change Conference was honoured by the presence of COP 20/CMP 10
President Mr. Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, via video, and President-designate for COP 21/CMP 11 Mr. Laurent
Fabius. Both ministers addressed delegates and encouraged them to work constructively to produce
substantive outcomes for the COP 21/CMP 11 that will be held in Paris, France in December 2015.
Statement by Mr.
Manuel Pulgar-Vidal (264 kB)
Statement by Mr.
Laurent Fabius (183 kB)
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webcast of the Opening Ceremony
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8-9 February 2015
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Meetings of the COP 20/CMP 10 President at the Geneva Conference
The COP 20/CMP 10 President Mr. Manuel Pulgar-Vidal presided at a Bureau meeting during the Geneva
conference, and also held meetings with the incoming COP 21/CMP 10 President, Mr. Laurent Fabius, and
the ADP Co-Chairs.
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8 February 2015
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Opening address by COP 20/CMP 10 President Manuel Pulgar-Vidal
The opening of the Geneva Climate Change Conference was honoured by the presence of Mr. Manuel
Pulgar-Vidal. Mr. Pulgar-Vidal called for delegates to continue working in the "Lima Spirit"
to inspire work this year and encouraged Parties to use the outcomes of Lima as a basis to construct
the pillars of the future agreement.
Read opening address (111 kB)
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News from the Convention and Protocol Bodies - 2014
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30 November 2014
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Note by the Presiding Officers on Planning and Process Management
Parties and Presiding Officers have been asked to make greater efforts on time management in the
intergovernmental process. The Presiding Officers for the Lima Conference, in consultation with the
Bureau and Groups, have committed to lead transition to a new mode of work and ensure timely completion
of negotiations.
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- Note from Presiding Officers (46 kB)
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21 October 2014
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Meetings of the COP 20/CMP 10 Presidency-Designate 21 October 2014
The COP 20/CMP 10 President-Designate, Mr. Manuel Pulgar-Vidal attended the October sessions, speaking
at the opening meeting of the ADP and at the Bureau meeting. The COP 20/CMP 10 Presidency-Designate is
meeting bilaterally with Parties and Groups to hear views and ensure smooth progress in preparation for
the Lima Conference.
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20 October 2014
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Opening address by incoming COP 20 President Manuel Pulgar-Vidal
The opening of the Bonn Climate Change Conference was honoured by the presence of Mr. Manuel
Pulgar-Vidal, Minister of State for Environment, Peru. Mr Pulgar-Vidal addressed delegates and
encouraged them to work constructively at the October session to prepare the substantive outcomes that
will be considered at the Climate Change Conference to be held in Lima, Peru in December 2014.
Read opening address
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23 September 2014
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Provisional agendas and annotations for the Lima Conference
The provisional agendas and annotations for COP 20, CMP 10, SBSTA 41 and SBI 41 have been finalized and
are now available on the Lima Conference page. More
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6 and 7 June 2014
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Political vision for COP 20/CMP 10 explained by Mr. Manuel Pulgar-Vidal
Mr. Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, COP 20/CMP 10 President-Designate outlined the latest updates on the political
vision of Peru for the Lima Conference.
Read statement at Bureau (22 kB)
Read statement at open-ended informal consultations (91 kB)
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6 June 2014
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COP 19/CMP 9 President and COP 20/CMP 10 President-Designate opened the High-level Ministerial
Dialogue on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action
The COP 19/CMP 9 President, Mr. Marcin Korolec and COP 20/CMP 10 President-Designate, Mr. Manuel
Pulgar-Vidal co-chaired the High-level ministerial round table on the Durban Platform for Enhanced
Action to provide political guidance to the process for a strong agreement in 2015 informed by
science.
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5 June 2014
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COP 19/CMP 9 President and COP 20/CMP 10 President-Designate opened the High-level ministerial
round table under the Kyoto Protocol
The COP 19/CMP 9 President, Mr. Marcin Korolec and COP 20/CMP 10 President-Designate, Mr. Manuel
Pulgar-Vidal co-chaired the High-level ministerial round table under the Kyoto Protocol with the goal
to assess progress made and the potential for increasing mitigation ambition under the Kyoto
Protocol.
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25 March 2014
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COP 19/CMP 9 President attends the Initial meeting of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw
International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts
The
President of COP 19/CMP 9, Mr.Marcin Korolec welcomed participants to the opening of the Initial
meeting of the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated
with Climate Change Impacts and reiterated his support for the work of the interim Executive
Committee.
Read statement (93 kB)
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12 March 2014
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Meetings of the COP 19/CMP 9 President and the incoming President-Designate of COP 20/CMP
10
At the Bureau meeting on 11 March, the COP 19/CMP 9 President, Mr. Marcin Korolec
reaffirmed the Warsaw outcomes that have strengthened implementation of climate action and set a
pathway towards 2015. At the same meeting, the incoming COP 20/CMP 10 President-Designate, Mr. Manuel
Pulgar-Vidal, also outlined his vision for COP 20/CMP 10 in Lima. The COP 19/CMP 9 President and the
incoming COP 20/CMP 10 President-Designate also held further meetings during the March sessions of the
ADP.
Read statement by COP
19/CMP 9 President (75 kB)
Read statement by COP 20/CMP 10 President-Designate (77 kB)
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4 February 2014
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Reflections Note issued by ADP Co-Chairs on the work of the ADP in 2014
As encouraged by Parties at the Warsaw session, the Co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban
Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) have issued an informal note (ADP.2014.1.InformalNote)
containing their reflections on the work of the ADP in 2014.
Read more on ADP
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News from the Convention and Protocol Bodies - 2013
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6 December 2013
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Messages to Parties and to Observers from the Co-Chairs of the ADP
The Co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP), in
preparing for the fourth part of the second session, would like to convey to Parties and to Observers
the messages below.
Message to Parties (125 kB) (6 December 2013)
Message to Observers (131 kB) (11 December 2013)
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21 October 2013
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The Adaptation Fund as Model of Climate Financing
The Adaptation Fund offers an
inspiring example of efficient and entrepreneurial approaches to climate adaptation. When Parties to
the Climate Change Convention and its Kyoto Protocol meet in Warsaw, they should look to the Adaptation
Fund as a model for creatively and effectively financing climate adaptation, and completing the circle
of action that will comprehensively address climate change going forward, says Hans Olav Ibrekk,
Adaptation Fund Board Chair.
Article (75 kB)
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23 November 2013
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Joint Statement of the governments of Poland, Peru and France
Joint statement of
the governments of Poland, Peru and France on the occasion of the adoption by the 19th Conference of
the Parties to the UNFCCC of the decision confirming that the 2014 UN Climate Change Conference will
take place in Lima, Peru and the 2015 Conference in Paris, France.
Statement (182 kB)
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17 October 2013
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COP 19/CMP 9 incoming-President's
conclusions from the Pre-COP, 2-4 October 2013.
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28 August 2013
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Messages to Parties and observer organizations from the Co-Chairs of the ADP
The Co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP), in
preparing for the upcoming third part of the second session, would like to convey to Parties and
observer organizations the messages below.
Message to Parties (128 kB)
Message to IGOs and NGOs (128 kB)
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6 May 2013
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Nomination of the President-Designate of COP 19/CMP 9
H.E. Mr. Marcin Korolec, Minister of the Environment of Poland, has been nominated by the Eastern
European Group for the post of President of COP 19 and CMP 9. More information on the
President-Designate can be found here.
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News from the Bureau - 2013
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10 June 2013
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The Bureau of COP 18 and CMP 8 met in Bonn on 10 June 2013. Participants discussed the work of the
sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies and the ADP.
Remarks by COP 18/CMP 8 President (81 kB)
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1 May 2013
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The Bureau of COP 18 and CMP 8 met in Bonn on 1 May 2013. Participants discussed the ongoing work
under the ADP.
Statement by HE Mr Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah (84 kB)
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12 March 2013
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The Bureau of COP 18 and CMP 8 met in Bonn on 12 March 2013. Participants discussed the importance of
the Doha outcomes and looked to the work needed to ensure a successful COP and CMP in Warsaw, Poland.
Statement by HE Mr
Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah (120 kB)
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News from the Convention and Protocol Bodies - 2012
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4 December 2012
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Statement by H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah
COP18 / CMP8 President
Statement, Arabic (2061 kB) , English (1486 kB)
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5 November 2012
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Informal note on the second part of the first session of the ADP
The Co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) have issued
an informal note on the second part of the first session of the ADP. The note aims to assist delegates
in preparing for Doha by outlining suggested goals for the session, and by sharing their views and
proposals on how to organize the work of the ADP in Doha.
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1 September 2012
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President Designate of COP 18/CMP 8
As nominated by the Asia-Pacific Group, the President-Designate for the 18th session of the Conference
of the Parties to the UNFCCC and the 8th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the
Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol is H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah of the Government of
Qatar. For more information on the President-Designate:
Read Biography (56 kB)
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5 October 2012
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Recent messages from the ADP Co-chairs
In preparation for the second part of the first session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban
Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP), the Co-Chairs of the ADP have now issued a note that provides their
reflections on the general status of work of the ADP after Bangkok with a view to Doha and beyond. In
addition, the Co-Chairs recently issued a joint letter to Parties, as well as an open invitation to
observer organizations. The Co-Chairs have also issued their summaries of the roundtables on workstream
1 and workstream 2. Read more on ADP
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1 September 2012
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Message from the ADP Co-chairs
The Co-chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the
Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) are encouraged that substantive work under the Durban
Platform at the Bangkok climate talks has been launched in roundtable discussions. The discussions
include the design of the new agreement to be adopted by 2015 which is to come into effect from 2020.
Governments have started to outline how they envisage the broad contours and architectural features of
this agreement, and how the principles of the Convention will shape it. They are identifying the main
challenges and areas of work that need to be considered to ensure an effective, fair and ambitious
agreement.
Furthermore, governments have started identifying concrete actions to enable staying on track to hold
the global average temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.
The discussions in the ADP have been thoughtful, constructive and rich in the exchange of ideas and
views. All governments have emphasized the importance of the successful completion of the Bali Road Map
and that the new agreement needs to build on successes in domestic implementation of climate
policies.
Roundtable discussions will continue during the course of the Bangkok climate talks with the aim of
building confidence in these discussions among governments to provide a strong basis for further work
in subsequent years.
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19 May 2012
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Letter to Parties from the President of COP 17/CMP 7
Letter to Parties from the
President on the outcome of the Plenary of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform on Enhanced
Action
Letter from the
podium (81 kB)
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17 May 2012
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Historic inaugural ADP session takes place
The inaugural session of the Ad Hoc
Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) took place today. The ADP is mandated to
develop a clear path toward an effective universal agreement by 2015, and a plan of work for enhancing
mitigation ambition.
Statement (126 kB)
by H. E. Ms. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, President of COP 17/CMP 7
Webcast of ADP inaugural session
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30 April 2012
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COP 17 Presidency appoints co-Chairs of the work programme on long-term
finance
H.E. Ms. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, South African Minister of International
Relations and Cooperation and COP 17 President, has announced the appointment of Mr. Zaheer Fakir
(South Africa) and Mr. Georg Børsting (Norway) as co-Chairs of the work programme on long-term
finance. More details on the co-Chairs and the work programme can be found at the link below.
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News from the Bureau - 2012
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25 February 2012
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The Bureau of COP 17 and CMP 7 met in Bonn on 25 February 2012. Participants discussed the importance
of the Durban outcomes and looked to the work needed to ensure a successful COP and CMP in Doha,
Qatar. Texts of the remarks by the COP/CMP President and the Chairs of the subsidiary bodies and ad
hoc working groups can be found by clicking on the links below.
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