Reminder on things they'll be discussing:
Glasgow "cover decision"
Glasgow "cover decision"
https://twitter.com/DrSimEvans/status/1457269109775867914
And of course the rest of the negotiations, including Article 6 cooperation including carbon markets
https://twitter.com/DrSimEvans/status/1457354062089834496
#COP26 president Sharma opening the plenary by expressing his thanks and asking for applause
1. update from SBI/SBSTA chairs
2. UK lead negotiator Archie Young
3. Sharma on week 2
1. update from SBI/SBSTA chairs
2. UK lead negotiator Archie Young
3. Sharma on week 2
Tosi Mpanu Mpanu SBSTA chair
talks covered 19 items
listing various things concluded on Saturday including stocktake, periodic review etc etc
Some outstanding issues require further tech work & political guidance inc Article 6
"determination to find solutions and compromises"
talks covered 19 items
listing various things concluded on Saturday including stocktake, periodic review etc etc
Some outstanding issues require further tech work & political guidance inc Article 6
"determination to find solutions and compromises"
SBSTA chair continues on Article 6
"limited number of remaining difficult issues"
"mood and tone in the room has been very constructive"
"limited number of remaining difficult issues"
"mood and tone in the room has been very constructive"
SBSTA chair on transparency
3 main issues remain:
* application of flexibility and how reelected
* structured summary format
* programme of support for developing
many d'ping indicated no deal without support
3 main issues remain:
* application of flexibility and how reelected
* structured summary format
* programme of support for developing
many d'ping indicated no deal without support
SBSTA chair on adaptation c'tee
"parties made good progress but could not resolve all issues"
(similar on "response measures")
"parties made good progress but could not resolve all issues"
(similar on "response measures")
Marianne Karlsen, SBI chair
"parties worked until compromises could be found"
thanks delegates for their "relentless work"
on ACE, recommended 10yr work prog
on gender, took stock of progress
"work advanced well" on Koronivia joint work on agriculture
"parties worked until compromises could be found"
thanks delegates for their "relentless work"
on ACE, recommended 10yr work prog
on gender, took stock of progress
"work advanced well" on Koronivia joint work on agriculture
SBI chair
2nd periodic review, parties noted 3rd meeting of "structured expert dialogue" next year
a few issues brought fwd to this week:
"common timeframes" – 9 options remain, which parties have been working on since 2017
"it is now time to consolidate these options"
2nd periodic review, parties noted 3rd meeting of "structured expert dialogue" next year
a few issues brought fwd to this week:
"common timeframes" – 9 options remain, which parties have been working on since 2017
"it is now time to consolidate these options"
SBI chair
believe parties are now ready to find a solution on common timeframes
parties did not agree on membership of Adaptation Committee
on "response measures", parties were "quite close to a resolution" but ran out of time "would benefit from a few more hours together
believe parties are now ready to find a solution on common timeframes
parties did not agree on membership of Adaptation Committee
on "response measures", parties were "quite close to a resolution" but ran out of time "would benefit from a few more hours together
SBI chair
"I am confident that you will find a way forward"
thanks presidency, SBSTA chair etc etc
"I am confident that you will find a way forward"
thanks presidency, SBSTA chair etc etc
UK chief negotiator Archie Young for presidency
"good progress" on finance last week
look fwd to work continuing today/tomorrow
"very good progress" on technology / CTCN
"good progress" on finance last week
look fwd to work continuing today/tomorrow
"very good progress" on technology / CTCN
Archie Young
"we have a lot of work to do across all issues that remain and we will need to work at pace"
"presidency has been working with secretariat to facilitate late night working this week…"
"we have a lot of work to do across all issues that remain and we will need to work at pace"
"presidency has been working with secretariat to facilitate late night working this week…"
Sharma
must now shift gear to finish on Friday [no-one believes we will finish then]
3 tracks
* continued technical negs
* presidency consultations inc "cover decision"
* ministerial consultations on key outstanding political issues
must now shift gear to finish on Friday [no-one believes we will finish then]
3 tracks
* continued technical negs
* presidency consultations inc "cover decision"
* ministerial consultations on key outstanding political issues
Sharma
"it is my expectation that the majority of technical work will be concluded by Wednesday"
some issues where no agreement:
* transparency of action and support: asked cofacs to continue to lead discussions
* Article 6: asked SBSTA chair to lead discussions on tech issues
"it is my expectation that the majority of technical work will be concluded by Wednesday"
some issues where no agreement:
* transparency of action and support: asked cofacs to continue to lead discussions
* Article 6: asked SBSTA chair to lead discussions on tech issues
Sharma
* adaptation: asked SBI chair to lead discussions on outstanding tech issues inc adaptation committee reports + global goal on adaptation
calls for this to conclude by Tuesday PM
* adaptation: asked SBI chair to lead discussions on outstanding tech issues inc adaptation committee reports + global goal on adaptation
calls for this to conclude by Tuesday PM
Sharma
* on WIM, parties need more time on functions of Santiago network: asked cofacs to continue to lead and report back Tuesday morning
* adaptation committee: will ask senior member of UK delegation to lead on this
* response measures: will confirm who to lead ASAP
* on WIM, parties need more time on functions of Santiago network: asked cofacs to continue to lead and report back Tuesday morning
* adaptation committee: will ask senior member of UK delegation to lead on this
* response measures: will confirm who to lead ASAP
Sharma
* HOD meeting today on "cover decision", informed by his "non-paper" published yday
Pairs of ministers to lead key challenges, in keeping with UNFCCC tradition. Aimed to keep balance of countries, gender
* HOD meeting today on "cover decision", informed by his "non-paper" published yday
Pairs of ministers to lead key challenges, in keeping with UNFCCC tradition. Aimed to keep balance of countries, gender
A6: Norway/Singapore on SoP, double counting outside NDCs and Kyoto carryover
Timeframes: missed but focus will be if there should be a single timeframe or not (!)
Transparency: NZ/Antigua+Barbuda
Timeframes: missed but focus will be if there should be a single timeframe or not (!)
Transparency: NZ/Antigua+Barbuda
Mitigation: Grenada/Denmark to lead, with particular focus on tangible actions required from parties this decade and beyond to keep 1.5C in reach
Loss & damage: good progress but some feel importance transcends tech discussions so Lux/Jamaica to lead consultations
Loss & damage: good progress but some feel importance transcends tech discussions so Lux/Jamaica to lead consultations
Finance: large number of outstanding issues so Egypt / Sweden to lead. Beginning with ministerial this afternoon and informal dialogue.
costa rica to support ministers and Sharma to coordinate negotiations across all items
ministers have authority to issue texts
costa rica to support ministers and Sharma to coordinate negotiations across all items
ministers have authority to issue texts
Sharma
"My hope and expectation is that most first texts will emerge this evening"
regular stocktaking meetings to update parties
status updates to be published
"the presidency's door and indeed my door in particular remains open"
"My hope and expectation is that most first texts will emerge this evening"
regular stocktaking meetings to update parties
status updates to be published
"the presidency's door and indeed my door in particular remains open"
keeps reiterating Friday close of #COP26
"I expect only very few issues to remain open on Wednesday"
priority for Thu to resolve outstanding issues
requests parties to refrain from general remarks
"I expect only very few issues to remain open on Wednesday"
priority for Thu to resolve outstanding issues
requests parties to refrain from general remarks
Guinea for G77+China
"during the past week we have tried to move our work fwd under severe constraints on access due to Covid"
many continued challenges
"on finance, a COP w/out a concrete outcome on finance can never be successful"
"during the past week we have tried to move our work fwd under severe constraints on access due to Covid"
many continued challenges
"on finance, a COP w/out a concrete outcome on finance can never be successful"
Guinea
disappointed that developed countries unwilling to discuss progress on 100bn
"in reality, it is an empty commitment"
disappointed that developed countries unwilling to discuss progress on 100bn
"in reality, it is an empty commitment"
Guinea
transparency: wish to see an outcome where requirements are matched with adequate support; also wants linkage with Article 6
transparency: wish to see an outcome where requirements are matched with adequate support; also wants linkage with Article 6
Guinea
stocktake: appreciate willingness and flex shown by all parties; looking fwd to stocktake so we have better understanding on how we got here, where we are and where we want to go to meet goals of Convention
stocktake: appreciate willingness and flex shown by all parties; looking fwd to stocktake so we have better understanding on how we got here, where we are and where we want to go to meet goals of Convention
Guinea
Loss and damage: more work needs to be done on function of Santiago network; on finance, needs must be fairly reflected; concerned developed countries attempting to narrow scope
Loss and damage: more work needs to be done on function of Santiago network; on finance, needs must be fairly reflected; concerned developed countries attempting to narrow scope
Antigua & Barbuda for AOSIS
flurry of pledges and announcements last week
welcomes but b4 we congratulate ourselves, let's make sure they're in line with 1.5C
cites UNFCCC synthesis report showing "huge ambition gap"
flurry of pledges and announcements last week
welcomes but b4 we congratulate ourselves, let's make sure they're in line with 1.5C
cites UNFCCC synthesis report showing "huge ambition gap"
A&B
"failure to deliver 100bn is a missing rung in the PA ratchet up mechanism"
calls for adaptaion finance to be doubled
recognises cover decision idea for adaptation finance to be in balance with mitigation
need new and additional loss and damage finance
"failure to deliver 100bn is a missing rung in the PA ratchet up mechanism"
calls for adaptaion finance to be doubled
recognises cover decision idea for adaptation finance to be in balance with mitigation
need new and additional loss and damage finance
A&B
need loss and damage in new post-2025 finance goal
raises "trillions of dollars" in fossil fuel subsidies
"G20 members agreed in 2009 to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies"
must reflect this in UNFCCC progress
need loss and damage in new post-2025 finance goal
raises "trillions of dollars" in fossil fuel subsidies
"G20 members agreed in 2009 to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies"
must reflect this in UNFCCC progress
A&B
"let us stop paying lip service on access to finance"
"I voice my group's concern that no less than 4 negotiation sessions started without AOSIS in the room"
"let us stop paying lip service on access to finance"
"I voice my group's concern that no less than 4 negotiation sessions started without AOSIS in the room"
Bhutan for LDCs
concern over disconnect between ambition of public statements and what is happening in negotiations
emissions still expected to increase to 2030, rather than 45% reduction needed for 1.5C
concern over disconnect between ambition of public statements and what is happening in negotiations
emissions still expected to increase to 2030, rather than 45% reduction needed for 1.5C
Bhutan
compromise on 1.5C means compromising the lives of billions
call for enhanced NDCs by next year – must see that in cover decision
100bn needs to be fulfilled; post-2025 finance goal must include loss and damage
compromise on 1.5C means compromising the lives of billions
call for enhanced NDCs by next year – must see that in cover decision
100bn needs to be fulfilled; post-2025 finance goal must include loss and damage
Bhutan
Article 6: concerned still hearing opposition to Share of Proceeds for Adaptation Fund
Transparency: flexibility remains key for LDCs but should not be used by others to justify inaction
Article 6: concerned still hearing opposition to Share of Proceeds for Adaptation Fund
Transparency: flexibility remains key for LDCs but should not be used by others to justify inaction
Bhutan
Common timeframes: disappointing progress; unable to streamline after four years; extremely difficult to resolve this week
Common timeframes: disappointing progress; unable to streamline after four years; extremely difficult to resolve this week
Peru for AILAC
encourages presidency to be bold and aim for a meaningful outcome
balanced outcome at COP must include progress on all issues including adaptation – global goal on A
need to close 2030 ambition gap for 1.5C
encourages presidency to be bold and aim for a meaningful outcome
balanced outcome at COP must include progress on all issues including adaptation – global goal on A
need to close 2030 ambition gap for 1.5C
[Sharma asking parties to be brief]
Gabon for AGN
expect developed countries with higher emissions to provide ambitious NDCs
request synthesis report to provide for differentiated peaking under Article 4 of Paris
"unfortunate" re pre-2020 gap, which should be closed
Gabon for AGN
expect developed countries with higher emissions to provide ambitious NDCs
request synthesis report to provide for differentiated peaking under Article 4 of Paris
"unfortunate" re pre-2020 gap, which should be closed
Gabon
"Adaptation is a core and fundamental element of the Paris Agreement"
raises importance global goal on adaptation
"key priority of AGN is finance" - wants agreement on long-term finance
"Adaptation is a core and fundamental element of the Paris Agreement"
raises importance global goal on adaptation
"key priority of AGN is finance" - wants agreement on long-term finance
Gabon
concerned that annex I parties haven't met legally binding obligations
on post-2025 finance goal needs to take into account needs of developing countries
calls for minimum $1.3tn per year by 2030 on grant basis with balance btwn adaptation/mitigation
concerned that annex I parties haven't met legally binding obligations
on post-2025 finance goal needs to take into account needs of developing countries
calls for minimum $1.3tn per year by 2030 on grant basis with balance btwn adaptation/mitigation
Switzerland for EIG
important to ensure inclusive and transparent process
eager to conclude successful COP on Friday
wants "ambitious and tangible outcomes"
important to ensure inclusive and transparent process
eager to conclude successful COP on Friday
wants "ambitious and tangible outcomes"
Switzerland
Article 6: an agreement will only be a success if our rules send a clear signal that double counting and double claiming must be avoided at all times
this will be a criteria of success for Article 6
Article 6: an agreement will only be a success if our rules send a clear signal that double counting and double claiming must be avoided at all times
this will be a criteria of success for Article 6
Switzerland
retains position from Katowice: all parties must report all reporting tables; support will be critical
finance: post-2025 finance talks key goal of COP26
urge to strive for highest common denominator
retains position from Katowice: all parties must report all reporting tables; support will be critical
finance: post-2025 finance talks key goal of COP26
urge to strive for highest common denominator
Bolivia for LMDC
all we hear in negotiating rooms, corridors etc is ambition, ambition, ambition
but does not seem to be any appetite from partners to unleash ambition on decisions at COP26
* partners don't want to define finance
* don't want discussion of pre-2020
etc
all we hear in negotiating rooms, corridors etc is ambition, ambition, ambition
but does not seem to be any appetite from partners to unleash ambition on decisions at COP26
* partners don't want to define finance
* don't want discussion of pre-2020
etc
Bolivia
"if we don't learn from history, we are bound to repeat mistakes"
"there is a history of broken promises and unfulfilled commitments from developed countries"
cannot ignore the past
"if we don't learn from history, we are bound to repeat mistakes"
"there is a history of broken promises and unfulfilled commitments from developed countries"
cannot ignore the past
Bolivia
"principles of equity and CBDR are non-negotiable for us"
must stick to mandates; urge developed country parties not to be a roadblock
"principles of equity and CBDR are non-negotiable for us"
must stick to mandates; urge developed country parties not to be a roadblock
Bolivia
technical negs should be allowed to continue b4 issues sent to ministers…
cannot afford to risk health of negotiators by making them work late at night…
technical negs should be allowed to continue b4 issues sent to ministers…
cannot afford to risk health of negotiators by making them work late at night…
Saudi Arabia for Arab Group
not all parties negotiating in good faith in wk1 "we know who they are"
calls for "party driven" process [code for opposition to presidency-led consultations?]
not all parties negotiating in good faith in wk1 "we know who they are"
calls for "party driven" process [code for opposition to presidency-led consultations?]
India for BASIC
"access to the venue remains challenging"
congrats on "very successful world leaders summit"
doesn't want enhanced ambition to meet same fate as pre-2020 finance target (100bn)
require "significantly enhanced climate finance"
"access to the venue remains challenging"
congrats on "very successful world leaders summit"
doesn't want enhanced ambition to meet same fate as pre-2020 finance target (100bn)
require "significantly enhanced climate finance"
India
calls for structured process towards post-2025 finance target; lack of serious approach to this will jeopardise enhanced ambition
wants mandate for Standing Committee on Finance to continue work
finance responsibility remains for developed countries
calls for structured process towards post-2025 finance target; lack of serious approach to this will jeopardise enhanced ambition
wants mandate for Standing Committee on Finance to continue work
finance responsibility remains for developed countries
India
Article 6: wants to see deal on transition of Kyoto credits, share of proceeds for adaptation
Transparency: d'ping need adequate financial support; ETF talks cannot be successful w/out this support
**against more frequent NDC ratchet
Article 6: wants to see deal on transition of Kyoto credits, share of proceeds for adaptation
Transparency: d'ping need adequate financial support; ETF talks cannot be successful w/out this support
**against more frequent NDC ratchet
PNG
need to think landing zones…
finance has to be sustainable and drives ambition for d'ping countries; need to leave with global stocktake focus on emissions AND finance; need roadmap for NDCs and finance to reach goal
need to think landing zones…
finance has to be sustainable and drives ambition for d'ping countries; need to leave with global stocktake focus on emissions AND finance; need roadmap for NDCs and finance to reach goal
PNG
Article 6 "reckless" to rely on Share of Proceeds for adaptation finance
pre-2020 best financed outside of Article 6 [ref to CDM carryover?]
Article 6 "reckless" to rely on Share of Proceeds for adaptation finance
pre-2020 best financed outside of Article 6 [ref to CDM carryover?]
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