Review of Adaptation-Related Institutional Arrangements Under the Convention in 2017
The 12th meeting of the Adaptation Committee in Bonn, Germany, focused on reviewing adaptation-related institutional arrangements under the Convention in 2017. Recommendations were made to enhance coherence and respond to the evolving needs of Parties, including assigning future work to existing institutions and promoting collaboration among relevant bodies. The aim is to support adaptation and mitigation actions effectively, ensuring adequate resources for successful implementation.
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12th meeting of the Adaptation Committee Agenda item 5 (a) Review of adaptation-related institutional arrangements under the Convention in 2017 Review of the work of adaptation-related institutional arrangements under the Convention Bonn, Germany, 19 to 22 September 2017 Don Lemmen, AC Co-Chair
I: Introduction and background Mandate: COP requested the AC to review, in 2017, the work of adaptation-related institutional arrangements (IAs) under the Convention and make reccommendations on ways to enhance coherence in order to adequately respond to the needs of Parties (Decision 1/CP.21, paragraph 42 (a)) Approach: Information gathered through: Desk review of mandates of adaptation-related IAs; Submissions from Parties and non-Party stakeholders; Synthesis and analysis of submissions; Updated map of adaptation-related institutional arrangements against the needs of Parties. At AC11 Initial draft recommendations developed Further refined in the inter-sessional period.
II: Recommendations for consideration and adoption by CMA The AC recommends that the CMA: a) Assigns any future emerging adaptation related work necessary for the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement to existing institutions; b) Requests the TEC and the CTCN, as well as the institutional arrangements relating to capacity building and the financial mechanism, in accordance with their mandates, to strive for a balance in the provision of support to Parties for adaptation and mitigation actions; c) Requests the NWP in collaboration with the AC to support the work of other adaptation- related institutional arrangements, in particular through providing relevant scientific and technical information and knowledge; d) Requests the LEG and CGE to work together on matters relating to training in the area of assessing vulnerability and other aspects of adaptation, in order to ensure efficiency and consistency; e) Requests the AC, as necessary and in consultation with relevant adaptation related institutions, to periodically make recommendations to enhance collaboration and promote coherence and synergies with a view to addressing the evolving adaptation related needs of the Parties; f) Encourages Parties to make available sufficient resources for the successful and timely implementation of the work of adaptation related institutions under the Convention.
III: Possible Next Steps The AC may wish to: Consider and finalize the recommendations and forward to the CMA for consideration and adoption.
