Budget performance for the biennium 2018–2019 as at 30 June 2019. Note by the Executive Secretary

This document presents the budget performance for the first 18 months of the biennium 2018–2019 of the trust funds administered by the secretariat. It should be considered in conjunction with its two addenda: the first provides an assessment of progress against performance indicators and targets, and the second provides details of the activities and outputs planned and delivered thus far in the biennium. In accordance with the results-based approach, this report informs Parties of the results achieved and income and expenditure as at 30 June 2019. In the period under consideration, programme highlights include the provision of strengthened support to the governing and subsidiary bodies through enhanced coordination and support for Parties to complete the Paris Agreement work programme, and the organization of 14 sessional periods for the governing and subsidiary bodies.

As at 30 June 2019, the secretariat had received EUR 40.8 million, equivalent to 71.8 per cent of the total core budget contributions expected for the 2018–2019 biennium. The total outstanding contributions for 2010–2019 were EUR 19.2 million. For 1996–­2009, USD 0.2 million remained outstanding. The high level of outstanding contributions impacts the liquidity of the secretariat and its ability to respond to mandates and the expectations of Parties. Voluntary contributions received amounted to USD 8.3 million under the Trust Fund for Participation in the UNFCCC Process and USD 41.8 million under the Trust Fund for Supplementary Activities. Core budget expenditure was at 63.4 per cent of the approved core budget for the biennium, and USD 36.0 million had been spent on various projects under the Trust Fund for Supplementary Activities. This document also contains information on the status of the other trust funds and on human resources, and contains a detailed report on programme delivery.