This workshop held in Tokyo is part of the Informal Forum on Implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement under the UNFCCC process. This workshop followed SBSTA 47 held in Bonn. Article 6 negotiations are carried out under Agenda Item 11. An Informal Note was produced during SBSTA 47 which outlined draft elements for a text. The decision also mandated the SBSTA chair to produce a new informal document prior to SBSTA 48. This workshop intersected SBTSA 47 and 48 and aims to create an informal atmosphere where the main objective is to explore, discover, explain and understand different points of view related to the issues in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
The first day included the presentation of a straw man outlining elements of guidance under Article 6.2, building on the informal note and prior submissions by Parties. The paper will have been peer reviewed by a number of prestigious institutions from both developed and developing countries, who follow Article 6 negotiations.The straw man intends to eliminate duplications, but keep all substantive options, and produce a useful framework for discussion for negotiators in their informal deliberations and preparations leading to SBSTA 48 in Bonn, May 2018. This was followed by reactions and thought on Article 6.2.
The second day focused on Article 6.4. Invited speakers gave presentations on parts of the Art 6.4 Informal Note and discussed: any overlaps or duplications in the headings or options, any missing options, the need to eliminate overlaps to streamline the paper and provide clarity, the substance in every option, with pros and cons.
 
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Y. Mizuno
Presentation on ART 6.4
Final Agenda