Breakout 5 summary slides CCXG GF September 2016 Transparency of mitigation - providing flexibility in the enhanced transparency framework

1. Climate Change Expert Group www.oecd.org/env/cc/ccxg.htm
Breakout Group 5:
Transparency of mitigation – providing
flexibility in the enhanced transparency
framework
OECD Conference Centre, Paris
14 September 2016
Wifi network: “OECD hotspot” (no password)

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Key takeaways
 Discussion on definitions of flexibility and why it is needed
 Exploration of several concepts and language around flexibility, e.g.
layers of reporting, difference between flexibility based on capacity
(e.g. resources, know how) or circumstances (e.g. NDC type,
emissions profile)
 Importance of using text in Paris Agreement as starting point
 Wide agreement on the benefit of review process, capacity building
co-benefits of reporting and review, taking into account need for
feasible process for 190+ Parties
 Every Party has different existing capacities as starting point, and
different rates of improvement
 Could consider out-of-box thinking about new formats for cross-
learning, e.g. regional dialogues between experts
 Discussion of implications for reporting and review of early entry in
force of the Paris Agreement