1.contribution to sbsta29/cop14
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 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