Lessons learned in Annex I and non-annex I in the use of national communications

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1 Lessons learned in Annex I and non-annex I in the use of national communications Global Forum on the Environment key issues for the post-2012 climate framework OECD, Paris April 2010

2 Outline of Presentation Objectives of national communications Overview of national communications Opportunities Key lessons in non-annex I Key lessons in Annex I Conclusions/Insights 2

3 Objectives of non-annex I guidelines To assist non-annex I Parties in meeting their reporting requirements under the Convention; To encourage the presentation of information in a consistent, transparent and comparable, as well as flexible, manner, taking into account specific national circumstances; To facilitate the presentation of information on support required for the preparation and improvement of national communications from non-annex I Parties; To serve as policy guidance to the operating entity of the financial mechanism for the timely provision of financial support needed by developing country Parties in order to meet the agreed full costs of preparing natcom; To ensure that the COP has sufficient information to carry out its responsibility for assessing the implementation of the Convention by Parties. 3

4 Objectives of Annex I guidelines To assist Annex I Parties in meeting their commitments under Articles 4 and 12 of the Convention; To promote the provision of consistent, transparent, comparable, accurate and complete information in order to enable a thorough review and assessment of the implementation of the Convention by the Parties, and to monitor the progress Annex I Parties are making towards meeting the goals of the Convention; and To assist the Conference of the Parties (COP) to carry out its responsibilities to review the implementation of the Convention pursuant to Article 7.2(a) and the adequacy of the commitments in Article 4.2(a) and (b) in accordance with Article 4.2(d). 4

5 Opportunities SBI agenda items on frequency of submissions and consideration of info. (compilation and synthesis) SBSTA agenda item on revision of Annex I reporting guidelines on GHG inventory Launching of review of 5 th NC of Annex I About 75 2 nd NAI-NCs are expected to be submitted this year. Consultative Group of Experts mandate to recommend possible elements of future revision of guidelines for NAI-NC. 5

6 Overview of national communications Annex I Submission of 5 th NC Additional reporting requirements for KP Frequency: 3-5 years (Annual inventories) Provision for review 8 major sections Non-Annex I Submission of 2nd NC No additional reporting requirements Frequency: 4+1 years (from receipt of funds) CGE examined INC 5 major sections 6

7 Key lessons in non-annex I natcom Increasing cohesion between national communications and national policies Initial indication that 2 nd NAI-NC contain more info. than requested in guidelines At the national level, NC process triggers changes in agency/sectoral reporting and institutional arrangements Although capacity has increased since preparation of initial NC, it continues to be a challenge with new requirements and new tools/methodologies available 7

8 Key lessons in Annex I natcom NC is generally an output of, and guided by, national policies More in-depth information are provided through national reports. Policies and measures are strengthened by monitoring mechanism quantification continue to be a challenge. 8

9 Key lessons in Annex I natcom Review process (desk and centralized reviews) is fully developed and is seen as opportunity to identify areas of improvements. Separate reporting and review processes for NatComs and national inventory reports contribute in ensuring completeness and transparency of the reported information and also in enhancing the overall quality of such information which is the basis of the COP to assess the implementation of commitments under the Convention. 9

10 Conclusions/Insights Timing and frequency of reporting is crucial in improving the process of preparing NCs. Technical differentiation is needed to be able to develop a more focused guidelines for NC and support. Availability of funds and technical support is important in the timeliness of submission. There is a need for an in-depth assessment of resource requirements if national communications are to be further enhanced. 10

11 National Economic, Environment and Development Studies (NEEDS) The National, Economic, Environment and Development Study (NEEDS) for climate change study was in response to mandate from Subsidiary Body for Implementation. Project is being implemented in 11 countries: Costa Rica, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Ghana, Lebanon, Maldives, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines. The key output of this work will be an economic and finance policy paper that bridges the gap between measures to address climate change and the national development agenda, while identifying linkages to financial and policy instruments on the national and international level. Final report to be presented at SBI 32 (June 2010) 11

12 National Economic, Environment and Development Studies (NEEDS) Objectives To select key sectors for climate change mitigation and adaptation measures based on priorities identified in the national development plan(s) to serve as basis for the financial needs assessments. To assess financing needs required to address mitigation and adaptation measures in selected key sectors and to identify appropriate financial and policy instruments to support them. To raise awareness and facilitate informed consensus among government agencies on policy actions required to mobilize finance and investment. 12

13 Thank You. Yolando Velasco 13