EIGHTEENTH SESSIONS OF THE SUBSIDIARY BODIES Hotel Maritim, Bonn 4 13 June 2003 No. 9 DAILY PROGRAMME 1. Friday, 13 June 2003 SCHEDULED MEETINGS 2

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1 UNITED NATIONS EIGHTEENTH SESSIONS OF THE SUBSIDIARY BODIES Hotel Maritim, Bonn 4 13 June 2003 No. 9 DAILY PROGRAMME 1 Friday, 13 June 2003 SCHEDULED MEETINGS 2 SUBSIDIARY BODY FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVICE (SBSTA) 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 6 th meeting Plenary 1. Third Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Agenda item 3] (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.15) Scientific, technical and socio-economic aspects of impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to, climate change Scientific, technical and socio-economic aspects of mitigation 2. Methodological issues [Agenda item 4] Land use, land-use change and forestry: definitions and modalities for including afforestation and reforestation activities under Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol [Agenda item 4 (d)] (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.13) 3. Good practices in policies and measures among Parties included in Annex I to the Convention [Agenda item 6] (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.12) 1 The Daily Progamme is also available on the secretariat web site: 2 Please consult the CCTV monitors for any last-minute changes to this programme. FCCC/2003/OD/9 BNJ

2 Other matters [Agenda item 9] (c) Issues relating to cleaner or less-greenhouse-gas-emitting energy [Agenda item 9 ] (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.11) Issues relating to the implementation of Article 2, paragraph 3, of the Kyoto Protocol [Agenda item 9 ] (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.10; FCCC/SBSTA/2003/MISC.8) Any other matters [Agenda item 9 (c)] (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.14) 5. Report on the session [Agenda item 10] (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.1) SUBSIDIARY BODY FOR IMPLEMENTATION (SBI) Upon conclusion of 4 th meeting Plenary the SBSTA plenary 1. Arrangements for intergovernmental meetings [Agenda item 9] (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.3 and Add.1) (c) (d) Ninth session of the Conference of the Parties [Agenda item 9 ] Arrangements for the first session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol [Agenda item 9 ] Future sessional periods [Agenda item 9 (c)] Effective participation in the Convention process [Agenda item 9 (d)] 2. Article 6 of the Convention [Agenda item 7] (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.5) 3. Capacity-building [Agenda item 5] (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.4) 4. Financial matters relating to Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention [Agenda item 4] Financial mechanism: the Special Climate Change Fund [Agenda item 4 ] (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.13*) Provision of financial and technical support [Agenda item 4 ] (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.10*)

3 Other matters [Agenda item 11] The use of guidelines for the preparation of national communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention: report of the workshop [Agenda item 11 ] (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.11*) 6. National communications from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention [Agenda item 3] (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.8) Compilation and synthesis of third national communications [Agenda item 3 ] Status report on the review of third national communications [Agenda item 3 ] 7. Request from a group of countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus, Albania and the Republic of Moldova regarding their status under the Convention [Agenda item 8] 8. Implementation of Article 4, paragraphs 8 and 9, of the Convention [Agenda item 6] Progress on the implementation of activities under decision 5/CP.7 [Agenda item 6 ] (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.12*) Matters relating to the least developed countries [Agenda item 6 ] (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.9*) 9. Other matters [Agenda item 11 -(c)] Proposal by Croatia on land use, land-use change and forestry (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.6) Special circumstances of Croatia under Article 4, paragraph 6, of the Convention (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.7) 10. Administrative and financial matters [Agenda item 10] Interim financial performance for the biennium [Agenda item 10 ] (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.2) Programme budget for the biennium [Agenda item 10 ] * (c) Implementation of the Headquarters Agreement [Agenda item 10 (c)] 11. Report on the session [Agenda item 12] (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.1*) * To be issued.

4 - 4 - SUBSIDIARY BODY FOR IMPLEMENTATION (SBI) 3 p.m. 5 th meeting Plenary Continuation of above items. INFORMAL GROUPS OF THE CONVENTION BODIES Time Organizer Title Venue 10 a.m. SBI Programme budget group Reger Documentation Document FCCC/SB/2003/INF.1, the list of participants, will be available during the course of the day. MEETINGS OF GROUPS OTHER THAN THE CONVENTION BODIES Time Organizer Meeting type Venue 8 9 a.m. Alliance of Small Island States Closed Planck 9 10 a.m. Group of 77 and China Closed Schumann 9 10 a.m. Umbrella Group Closed Haber 1 2 p.m. Least Developed Countries Closed Mann 2 3 p.m. Group of 77 and China Closed Schumann 2 3 p.m. Eastern European Group Closed Planck

5 - 5 - Status report on consideration of agenda items as at 12 June 2003 SBSTA agenda item Status 2 Organizational matters 2 Adoption of the agenda Agenda adopted. 2 Organization of the work of the session Organizational matters agreed. 3 Third Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 3 Scientific, technical and socio-economic aspects of impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to, climate change Chair (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.15). 3 Scientific, technical and socio-economic aspects of mitigation 4 Methodological issues 4 Review of methodological work under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol Draft conclusions adopted as amended (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.8). 4 Issues relating to Articles 5, 7 and 8 of the Kyoto Protocol Draft conclusions adopted and draft decisions in Add.2 and Add.3 and in Add.1, as amended, forwarded for adoption by the COP and COP/MOP (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.6 and Add.1 3). 4 Registries under Article 7.4 Draft conclusions adopted (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/INF.6). 4 (c) Issues relating to reporting and review of greenhouse gas inventories from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention 4 (d) Land use, land-use change and forestry: definitions and modalities for including afforestation and reforestation activities under Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol 4 (e) Good practice guidance and other information on land use, land-use change and forestry 4 (f) Emissions resulting from fuel used in international aviation and maritime transportation Draft conclusions and draft COP decision adopted (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.7 and Add.1). Chair (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.13). Draft conclusions adopted (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.3). Draft conclusions adopted (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.2). 5 Development and transfer of technologies Draft conclusions adopted (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.5). 6 Good practices in policies and measures among Parties included in Annex I to the Convention Chair (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.12). 7 Research and systematic observation Draft conclusions adopted and draft decision, as amended, forwarded for adoption by the COP (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.4 and Add.1). 8 Cooperation with relevant international organizations Draft conclusions adopted as amended (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.9). 9 Other matters 9 Issues relating to cleaner or less-greenhouse-gas-emitting energy 9 Issues relating to the implementation of Article 2, paragraph 3, of the Kyoto Protocol Chair (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.11). Chair (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.10; FCCC/SBSTA/2003/MISC.8). 9 (c) Any other matters Chair (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.14). 10 Report on the session Draft report proposed by the Chair (FCCC/SBSTA/2003/L.1).

6 - 6 - Status report on consideration of agenda items as at 12 June 2003 (continued) SBI agenda item 2 Organizational matters 2 Adoption of the agenda Adopted. 2 Organization of the work of the session Agreed. 3 National communications from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention 3 Compilation and synthesis of third national communications 3 Status report on the review of third national communications Status Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.8). 4 Financial matters relating to Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention 4 Financial mechanism: the Special Climate Change Fund Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.13*). 4 Provision of financial and technical support Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.10*). 5 Capacity-building Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.4). 6 Implementation of Article 4, paragraphs 8 and 9, of the Convention 6 Progress on the implementation of activities under decision 5/CP.7 Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.12*). 6 Matters relating to the least developed countries Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.9*). 7 Article 6 of the Convention Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.5). 8 Request from a group of countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus, Albania and the Republic of Moldova regarding their status under the Convention 9 Arrangements for intergovernmental meetings 9 Ninth session of the Conference of the Parties 9 Arrangements for the first session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol 9 (c) Future sessional periods 9 (d) Effective participation in the Convention process Chair to conduct further consultations. Chair and draft COP decision recommended by the SBI (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.3 and Add.1). 10 Administrative and financial matters 10 Interim financial performance for the biennium Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.2). 10 Programme budget for the biennium Consultations to be conducted by Mr. John Ashe (Antigua and Barbuda). 10 (c) Implementation of the Headquarters Agreement 11 Any other matters 11 The use of guidelines for the preparation of national communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention: report of the workshop Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.11*). 11 Proposal by Croatia on land use, land-use change and forestry Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.6). 11 (c) Special circumstances of Croatia under Article 4, paragraph 6, of the Convention Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.7). 12 Report on the session Draft report proposed by the Chair (FCCC/SBI/2003/L.1*). * To be issued.

7 - 7 - CONTACT INFORMATION The following members of the UNFCCC secretariat can be reached via the Information desk: Coordinator, Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice Coordinator, Subsidiary Body for Implementation Secretary of the Conference of the Parties Manager, Conference Affairs Services Liaison with government delegates and registration; funding for delegations Liaison with observer organizations Liaison for side events and exhibits Press contact Dennis Tirpak Luis Gomez-Echeverri Richard Kinley Marie-Hélène Poncet-Montange Horacio Peluffo Barbara Black/Bernardo Buechner Barbara Black/Anne Lutz Michel Smitall SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Italy launches web site for COP 9 participants The Italian delegation invites participants to visit the COP 9 exhibit or the Climate Change Kiosk in the foyer to view the new web site. The site provides those planning to go to Milan with complete information on the city, the Fiera Milano conference centre, airports, train stations, hotels and much more. The URL is

8 - 8 - OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS The Climate Change Kiosk Located in the foyer, the Climate Change Kiosk is staffed between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Kiosk's primary goal is to provide information about climate change and the secretariat. Further details on the facilities and services provided by the Kiosk are given in the booklet Information for participants. Security Enhanced measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and security of conference participants. Consequently, they are requested to co-operate with the security team if they are requested to verify their identity. This may lead to some inconvenience at times, but it is expected that participants will understand the need for such arrangements. To this end, participants should ensure that they wear their conference badges in full view at all times. Meetings of non-governmental organizations Meetings of non-governmental organizations will take place as follows: Time Organizer Venue 9 10 a.m Business and industry organizations (BINGOs) Environment a.m Research and independent organizations (RINGOs) Planck 2 3 p.m. Environmental groups (ENGOs) Liszt Facilities for business and industry organizations are located in Room 213. Contact: Jack Whelan (ICC) Tel.: ( ) Facilities for environmental groups are located in room 217. Contact: Karla Schoeters (CAN Europe) or Lee Hayes Byron (US CAN) Tel.: ( ) Meditation room A room for meditation and prayer is available to participants on the first floor of the conference centre. Those who wish to use this facility should go to Marion Hoffmeyer in La Marée, where they will be given appropriate directions.

9 - 9 - SIDE EVENTS For a full schedule of side events during the sessions and a list of the exhibits, please see the brochure " ïnside climate change", available from the Information desk and Documents Distribution. See also the secretariat web site: The secretariat would like to note that the scheduling of events remains dependent upon the demands of the negotiating process. Time Title Organizer Theme Venue 1 p.m. Emissions trading in Environment 1 3 p.m. aviation Oeko-Institut (Institute for Applied Ecology e.v.) Contact: Odette Deuber Tel.: (+49-30) o.deuber@oeko.de Design options for an emissions trading scheme in aviation and their impact on climate change. Issues such as open emissions trading with other sectors or closed emissions trading only within the aviation industry, coverage of gases (only CO 2 or all relevant greenhouse gas emissions) and an initial allocation of allowances are discussed. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. Method for baseline determination for multiple project categories United Nations Industrial Development Organization Contact: Guillermo Jiménez Tel.: (+43-1) gjimenez@unido.org The methodology developed by UNIDO supports project developers in the preparation of project design documents, including the determination of the system boundaries, the baseline, and the documentation of the analysis leading to the selection of the baseline. Environment