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UNFCCC Workshop on the Preparation of National Communications from non-Annex I Parties National Circumstances Manila, The Philippines 26 – 30 April 2004.

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1 UNFCCC Workshop on the Preparation of National Communications from non-Annex I Parties National Circumstances Manila, The Philippines 26 – 30 April 2004 Graham Sem Programme Officer Non-Annex I Programme UNFCCC secretariat

2 National Circumstances
Reporting Development priorities, objectives and circumstances Formats, summaries, maps, tables, charts Institutional arrangements Reference material and sources of information

3 Communication of information related to
Reporting (1) Article 12 Communication of information related to Implementation National inventory of emissions by sources and removals by sinks of all GHGs not controlled by Montreal Protocol A general description of steps taken or envisaged by Parties to implement the Convention Any other information the the Party considers relevant to the achievement of the objectives of the Convention

4 Development priorities, objectives and circumstances (2)
Paragraph 3: Non-Annex I Parties should provide a description Of their national and regional development priorities, objectives and circumstances, on the basis of which they will address climate change and its adverse impacts. This description may include information on features of their geography, climate and economy which may affect their ability to deal with mitigating and adapting to climate change, as well as information regarding their specific needs and concerns arising from the adverse effects of climate change and/or the impact of the implementation of response measures, as contained in Article 4, paragraphs 8 and, as appropriate, in Article 4, paragraphs, 9 and 10, of the Convention.

5 Development priorities, objectives and circumstances (2)
National/regional priorities are critical for understanding vulnerability and the capacity to adapt to or cope with climate change impacts and, the options for addressing GHG emissions and removals Information should be linked to those that will/are be presented in other chapters of the communication and to those presented for CBD (NBSAP), UNCCD (NAPs) and other Conventions Characteristics of geography, population, economy, education, etc Any information in response to Article 4.8 (vulnerable country), 4.9 (LDC) and 4.10 (oil dependent)

6 Use of tables, charts and maps (3)
Paragraph 4: Non-Annex I Parties are encouraged to provide a summary of relevant information regarding their national circumstances, as appropriate, in tabular form. Information on the socio-economic and environmental conditions in the form of summary tables, charts and maps Illustrations enhance the presentation of information

7 Institutional arrangements (4)
Paragraph 5: Non-Annex I Parties may provide a description of existing institutional arrangements relevant to the preparation of their national communications on a continuous basis. Distribution of responsibilities within various government agencies, universities, research institutions, etc National climate change committees or other relevant coordinating bodies/units Stakeholder participation and involvement Technical/expert groups or teams (inventory, V&A, mitigation, etc)

8 Reference material and sources of information (5)
Country information – government agencies, research institutions, universities, NGOs, local communities, etc Information, data held in regional and international organizations, institutions, universities, etc Specific information from specific sources (e.g. economic statistics from the responsible agency) Web links with URL addresses (in user manual)


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