Download
1 / 4
40 likes | 173 Views
GCOS and the UNFCCC: 1.Contribution to SBSTA29/COP14 2. GCOS Views on Adaptation under the AWG-LCA. 1.Contribution to SBSTA29/COP14. 1. Reports of CEOS and GTOS commended 2. Key issues to bring to the attention of SBSTA On track to deliver progress report on GCOS-92 in June 2009
E N D
GCOS and the UNFCCC: 1.Contribution to SBSTA29/COP142. GCOS Views on Adaptation under the AWG-LCA
1.Contribution to SBSTA29/COP14 • 1. Reports of CEOS and GTOS commended • 2. Key issues to bring to the attention of SBSTA • On track to deliver progress report on GCOS-92 in June 2009 • Importance of establishing national coordination mechanisms • Importance of observations for adaptation • Continued importance of improving observations in developing countries—Belize meeting • An update on ClimDev Africa and a call to support it
2. GCOS Views on Adaptation under the AWG-LCA • GCOS invited to propose ideas for action to the Chair of the AWG-LCA to assist in preparation of a document assembling views on adaptation • Suggestions • On national adaptation planning: • Include observation issues in NAPAs • Appoint national coordinators and committees • On Streamlining and Scaling Up Financial and Technological Support • Press Parties to provide resources to implement RAPs • Encourage Parties to support ClimDev Africa
2. GCOS Views on Adaptation under the AWG-LCA (continued) • On Enhancing Knowledge Sharing: • Greater data exchange encouraged, especially to take advantage of the opportunities that new and improved regional modelling presents • Sharing of tailored climate services encouraged, and capacity building to use them promoted • On Institutional Frameworks for Adaptation: • Developed countries encouraged to participate actively in GCB
