Article 6 of UNFCCC & The New Delhi Work Programme An overview

1. Article 6 of UNFCCC & The New Delhi Work Programme An overview June Budhooram, Programme Officer – Article 6 Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)

2. “All Parties shall promote and cooperate in education, training and public awareness related to climate change and encourage the widest participation in this process, including that of non-governmental organizations” Commitments under Article 4 (i) of the Convention

3. Article 6 of the Convention

4. Before COP 8 work on Article 6 included: Submissions of views by Parties Organization of workshops and side events to shape future actions/feedback Dissemination of scientific information of the IPCC Presentation of information in national communications Article 6 in the negotiations

5. Marrakesh Accord November 2001 Article 6 is an underlying issue for: Capacity Building in developing countries Development and transfer of technology GEF and its implementing agencies Response strategies in mitigating GHG emissions & adverse effects of climate change Article 6 in the negotiations

6. Five-year work programme on Article 6 COP will review the work programme in 2007 Intermediate review in 2004 at COP 10 to evaluate its effectiveness Present in their national communications efforts to implement their work programme, and serve as basis for evaluation All stakeholders involved New Delhi Work programme (Decision 11/CP.8)

7. Parties must make full use of funding offered by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), in the context of existing funding avenues to support the implementation of the work programme and by other multilateral and bilateral sources New Delhi work programme

8. Differences in capacity to implement Country-driven approach Cost-effectiveness A phased approach by integrating Article 6 into existing climate change progs/strategies Promotion of partnerships Holistic, systematic approach. New Delhi Work Programme

9. Enhance climate focused education and training programmes Increase the availability and dissemination of information on climate change including use of electronic tools Improve public understanding and participation in addressing climate change issues New Delhi work programme

10. Generate support to policies and measures Strengthen institutional and legal frameworks Increase skills and knowledge - Enhance capacity building Bridge the gap researchers/policy makers Facilitate information exchange Promote international cooperation - context of sustainable development A key element in Parties’ response

11. Facilitate the provision of increased access to information Focus on the 6 key areas of Article 6 Based on broad participation Database driven specialized web site Article 6 InformationNetwork Clearing House (Proposal contained in FCCC/SBI/2003/4)

12. Report activities relating to climate change, education, training and public awareness (basis for the periodic review of progress made in the implementation of Article 6). Activities also cover public participation, public access to information and international cooperation. Reporting by Non-Annex I Parties

13. Institutional framework for the implementation of Article 6 Level of Awareness and understanding of climate change issues Implemented or planned initiatives and programmes for Education, Training and Public Awareness Reporting by Non-Annex I Parties

14. Institutional and/or legal framework for public participation and access to information Subregional, regional and international cooperation to promote Article 6 Gaps, needs and priorities in climate change education, training and public awareness Reporting by Non-Annex I Parties

15. For more on Article 6 Visit us: www.unfccc.int Contact us: jbudhooram@unfccc.int