The document outlines various conclusions and reports from the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) sessions held from June 2013 to May 2016. It emphasizes the importance of developing early warning systems, assessing agricultural vulnerability to climate change, and identifying adaptation measures for diverse agricultural practices. Additionally, it calls for submissions of views and experiences related to adaptation by March 2016 and plans for in-session workshops during SBSTA 44.

1. SBSTA 38 (June 2013) conclusions (excerpts)
Conclusions are available at:
http://unfccc.int/meetings/bonn_jun_2013/session/7448/php/view/reports.php
Workshop report is available at:
http://unfccc.int/7887.php

2. SBSTA 40 (June 2014) conclusions

3. SBSTA 40 (June 2014) conclusions (cntd.)
Available at:
http://unfccc.int/meetings/bonn_jun_2014/session/8015/php/view/reports.php

4. SBSTA 42 (June 2015) Workshop reports
Available at:
http://unfccc.int/8935.php
Report on the workshop on the development of early warning systems and
contingency plans in relation to extreme weather events and their effects such
as desertification, drought, floods, landslides, storm surge, soil erosion, and
saline water intrusion (FCCC/SBSTA/2015/INF.6)
Report on the workshop on the assessment of risk and vulnerability of
agricultural systems to different climate change scenarios at regional, national
and local levels, including but not limited to pests and diseases
(FCCC/SBSTA/2015/INF.7)
Available at:
http://unfccc.int/8936.php

5. Outlook for SBSTA 44 (May 2016)
SBSTA 40 invited Parties and admitted observer organizations to submit to the
secretariat by 9 March 2016 their views on issues relating to the following
elements:
• Identification of adaptation measures, taking into account the diversity of the
agricultural systems, indigenous knowledge systems and the differences in scale
as well as possible co-benefits and sharing experiences in research and
development and on the ground activities, including socioeconomic,
environmental and gender aspects;
• Identification and assessment of agricultural practices and technologies to
enhance productivity in a sustainable manner, food security and resilience,
considering the differences in agro-ecological zones and farming systems, such
as different grassland and cropland practices and systems.
The SBSTA also requested the secretariat to compile these views into a
miscellaneous document and to organize two in-session workshops on the
elements referred to above, in conjunction with SBSTA 44
Available at:
http://unfccc.int/8793.php