Science, research and systematic observation Activities and outputs Support negotiations, including the preparation of technical documentation and other mandated in-session documents Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs Organize and support the annual research dialogue, the Earth Information Day and technical meetings with the IPCC Support poster sessions, webcasting and expert participation in the annual research dialogue and the Earth Information Day Same as for zero nominal growth Same as for zero nominal growth Organize and support workshops on research and systematic observation, including in collaboration with the IPCC and GCOS Same as for zero nominal growth Develop, manage and maintain web pages Same as for zero nominal growth Periodic review of the adequacy of, and overall progress towards, the long-term global goal Activities and outputs Support negotiations, including the preparation of technical documentation and other mandated in-session documents Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs Develop, manage and maintain web pages Same as for zero nominal growth Global stocktake Activities and outputs Support negotiations, including the preparation of mandated in-session documents Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs Develop mandated technical papers, information papers and other documents Same as for zero nominal growth Organize and support special events of the SBSTA and the IPCC and meetings of the IPCC–UNFCCC Same as for zero nominal growth
custodian agency for climate indicators, including providing advice and contributing to the development of workplans Technical examination process on adaptation Activities and outputs Support negotiations and the preparation of mandated documents, as required Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs Organize and support technical expert meetings and develop technical papers Same as for zero nominal growth Develop, manage and maintain web pages Same as for zero nominal growth Local communities and indigenous communities platform Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Support negotiations and the preparation of mandated in-session documents, as required Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Baseline IT maintenance of the platform, as appropriate Operationalize and support the local communities and indigenous peoples platform, as appropriate Same as for zero nominal growth Same as for zero nominal growth Programme-wide stakeholder engagement and outreach Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Engage partners of the Nairobi work programme, including regional centres and networks, in collaboration with the AC and the LEG to strengthen communities of practice and networks at different levels Develop 25% of the knowledge products, outreach materials and newsletters Develop 75% of the knowledge products, outreach materials and newsletters Same as for zero nominal growth Same as for zero nominal growth Service social media platforms wide
workshops/roundtables Official documents, technical papers and reports Compilation and synthesis on climate finance and Activities and outputs Preparation of compilation and synthesis based on reports provided by Parties Official documents for SBs and COP/CMA sessions and support for in-session events Activities and outputs None Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs None 2. Support work of constituted bodies Meetings of the SCF Activities and outputs Support the organization of the annual meetings of the SCF Recommendations to the COP, including draft guidance to the operating entities Activities and outputs Organization of the meetings of the SCF Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Work programme of the SCF Activities and outputs Support the implementation work programme of the SCF Background documents, and reports of the SCF to the COP; organization of technical meetings and webinars with key stakeholders Activities and outputs Preparation of technical papers Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Annual forum on climate finance of the SCF Activities and outputs Support the design and organization of the annual SCF forum, including liaison work with partner organizations and Activities and outputs Organization of the Forum and funding for participation of experts and resource persons Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth building
host governments Background documents, technical papers and forum reports containing recommendations to the COP Biennial assessment and overview of climate finance flows Activities and outputs Support the preparation of the report on the biennial assessment and overview of climate finance flows and the convening of technical meetings with data providers; support the presentation and dissemination of the report Official documents, background documents to the SCF and report to the COP Activities and outputs Data gathering and collation, surveys and drafting technical papers for the different chapters of the BA report Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth 3. Activities to collaborate with partner organizations and other activities Mobilization of climate finance Activities and outputs Support the work on mobilization of all sources, financial instruments and policies, delivery channels, needs of developing countries and access to climate finance in accordance with the provisions of the Paris Agreement by engaging with MDBs, IFIs and bilateral agencies; COP recommendations, reports and publications Data and information serve as inputs to the official documents prepared for LTF Activities and outputs COP recommendations, reports and publications Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth
Technology framework established under Article 10 Periodic assessment of the Technology Mechanism Activities and outputs Supporting negotiation groups during the SBs and COP Processing draft SB conclusions, draft COP/CMA decisions and official documents Technical/analytical documents to support the implementation of two thematic areas of the technology framework Activities and outputs Technical/analytical documents to support the implementation of the three thematic areas of the technology framework One event Activities and outputs Supporting negotiation groups during the SBs and COP Processing draft SB conclusions, draft COP/CMA decisions and official documents Technical/analytical documents to support the implementation of three thematic areas of the technology framework Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Support to other technology-related matters under the Paris Agreement, including the GST and NDCs Activities and outputs Liaise with and provide necessary support/input to relevant work and activities on technology-related matters under the Paris Agreement, including the GST and NDCs Analytical input on technology-related matters to support the preparation of official documents for SB and CMA sessions CMA decisions Activities and outputs None Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs None Intergovernmental process on work of the SBSTA and on technology-related matters (work of the SBSTA, SBI, COP and CMA) Activities and outputs Provide timely and effective support to the pre-sessional and in-session work of the SBSTA, SBI, COP and CMA intergovernmental process on technology-related matters (particularly items on the joint annual report of the TEC and Activities and outputs None Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs None
Workplan of the TEC in line with its functions agreed in decisions 1/CP.16 and 4/CP.17 Activities and outputs Support the implementation of the workplan of the TEC in line with its functions agreed in decisions 1/CP.16 and 4/CP.17, including the work in six thematic areas: adaptation technologies, climate technology financing, emerging and cross-cutting issues, mitigation technologies, RD&D and innovation, and technology needs assessments Recommendations, reports and publications, including TEC briefs, technical papers and background papers Activities and outputs Support the implementation of the workplan of the TEC in six thematic areas Recommendations, reports and publications, including TEC briefs, technical papers and background papers (one event) Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Meetings of the Technology Executive Committee Activities and outputs Facilitate the organization of meetings of the Technology Executive Committee Two meetings during the biennium Activities and outputs Facilitate the organization of meetings of the Technology Executive Committee Two meetings during the biennium Activities and outputs Facilitate the organization of meetings of the Technology Executive Committee Three meetings during the biennium Activities and outputs Facilitate the organization of meetings of the Technology Executive Committee One meetings during the biennium 3. Activities to collaborate with partner organizations and other activities Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to mobilize support for the operation of the Technology Mechanism Activities and outputs Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (including representatives of the GEF secretariat, GCF secretariat, CTCN, UNEP and BINGOs, RINGOs and ENGOs, etc.) in order to mobilize their Activities and outputs None Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs None
support for the effective operations of the Technology Mechanism COP recommendations, reports and publications Support to relevant work on matters, including TNAs, NAPs, compilation and synthesis of NCs and BRs Activities and outputs Liaise with and provide necessary support/input to relevant work and activities on technology-related matters, including TNAs, NAPs, compilation and synthesis of NCs and BRs Servicing meetings and events, and COP recommendations, reports and publications Activities and outputs None Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs None Technology information platform to provide outreach on the work of the Technology Mechanism Activities and outputs Regularly update the technology information platform of the Technology Mechanism on the UNFCCC website to provide information on the status of the work of the TEC and provide linkage to the KMS of the CTCN to provide information on the support provided by the CTCN Up-to-date information platform on issues Activities and outputs None Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs None Management, coordination and administration of the Activities and outputs Management, coordination and administration of the Activities and outputs None Activities and outputs Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs None
support the preparation and implementation of their NDCs through enhanced South–South cooperation activities preparation and implementation of their NDCs through enhanced cooperation activities growth -Support Parties with the preparation, communication and implementation of their NDCs, including through engagement with international initiatives and the United Nations system Support Parties with the preparation, communication and implementation of their NDCs, including through engagement with international initiatives and the United Nations system Objective 3: Facilitate increasing ambition and build the capacity of Parties and other stakeholders to respond to the evolving needs and opportunities of the climate change process, in particular with regard to transparency, nationally determined contributions and response measures Mandates: Articles 4 and 12 of the Convention, Articles 2 and 3 of the Kyoto Protocol, Articles 13 and 17 of the Paris Agreement and decisions 17/CP.8, 1/CP.10, 1/CP.13, 5/CP.15, 1/CP.16, 1/CP.17, 2/CP.17, 8/CP.17, 14/CP.17, 2/CP.18, 16/CP.18, 18/CP.18, 19/CP.19, 20/CP.19, 1/CP.21, 11/CP.21, 1/CP.22, 20/CP.22, 5/CMP.7 and 1/CMA.1. Workstream Zero nominal growth Proposed budget Core Supplementary Core Supplementary Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Implementation of the reporting guidelines for developing countries, including support to the Consultative Group of Experts Activities and outputs -Serve as a secretariat for the Consultative Group of Experts (2 CGE meetings under the core budget during 2018–2019) Activities and outputs -1 meeting Activities and outputs -3 meetings Activities and outputs -1 meeting -Support (staff cost) the work programme of the Consultative Group NA -Same as for zero nominal growth NA
and NDCs operation of the NAMA registry operation of the NAMA registry; -Core budget for maintenance; supplementary budget covers the effort to develop/enhance the systems as per usual practice (maintenance is covered by the core budget) Core budget for maintenance; supplementary budget covers the effort to develop/enhance the systems as per usual practice (maintenance is covered by the core budget) Same as zero nominal growth Same as zero nominal growth Support Parties' negotiations on matters relating to NAMAs (all work from core staff) Not applicable Same as zero nominal growth Not applicable Support collaboration with stakeholders and partnerships supporting the preparation of NCs/BURs and implementation of NAMAs by developing country Parties (core budget for staff, Support collaboration with stakeholders and partnerships supporting the preparation of NCs/BURs and implementation of nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) by developing country Parties Same as zero nominal growth Same as zero nominal growth Support to strengthened action to address the impacts of response measures Activities and outputs Support Parties' negotiations on matters relating to the impacts of the implementation of response measures Activities and outputs Support Parties' negotiations on matters relating to the impacts of the implementation of response measures Activities and outputs Same as zero nominal growth Activities and outputs-Same as zero nominal growth -Core staff for basic support;work some supplementary funding for further staff supportwork Equal resource for both zero and delivery scenario -equal resource for both zero and delivery scenario - Activities and outputs Facilitate increase in the capacity of developing country Parties to assess, report and address the impacts of the implementation of response measures through the preparation and dissemination of methodological and guiding materials, etc. Activities and outputs -Facilitate increase in the capacity of developing country Parties to assess, report and address the impacts of the implementation of response measures through the preparation and dissemination of methodological and guiding materials, etc. Activities and outputs Same as zero nominal growth Activities and outputs Same as zero nominal growth -Core staff for basic support; s some supplementary funding for further staff support --same Same as zero nominal growth
developed in and emerging from the UNFCCC process emission reduction instruments with strong monitoring, reporting and verification, including in relation to the implementation of NDCs emission reduction instruments with strong monitoring, reporting and verification, including in relation to the implementation of NDCs Objective 4: make available to non-state actors tools and standards to enable them to voluntarily evaluate the impact of their climate and sustainability actions and to obtain recognition for those actions Mandates: decisions 8/CMP.7, 6/CMP.11, paragraph 26, and 1/CP.21, paragraph 39 Workstream Zero nominal growth Proposed budget Core Supplementary Core Supplementary Standards and tools aimed at the recognition of climate action Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs None None None - Development of framework standard to monitor and report GHG sustainable development impacts - Design and development of specific sustainable development monitoring and reporting modules - Design and development of new standards to evaluate climate investment impacts - Stakeholder consultation workshops for new and revised standards Administrative Services programme Objective 2: facilitate the timely recruitment and the retention of staff who meet the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity in order to create the conditions for the best possible performance of mandated activities Mandates: Article 8, paragraph 2(f), of the Convention, Article 14, paragraph 2, of the Kyoto Protocol and Article 17, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement Workstream Zero nominal growth Proposed budget
Core Supplementary Core Supplementary Staff recruitment and retention including organizational development Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Staff on-boarding costs Repatriation interview costs Separation costs for staff funded by core funds After Service Health Insurance Organizational development to build on the learning, leadership, performance and career support programmes The expenses paid from these funds constitute mandatory payments in line with conditions of service for staff. The zero nominal growth scenario does not fully cover these anticipated mandatory costs None Same as for zero nominal growth + This budget scenario fully covers the anticipated mandatory costs None Objective 3: support secretariat operations by managing the procurement process efficiently and effectively, providing efficient travel and travel related-services to participants and staff and ensuring the provision of an appropriate physical working environment Mandates: Article 8, paragraph 2(f), of the Convention, Article 14, paragraph 2, of the Kyoto Protocol and Article 17, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement Workstream Zero nominal growth Proposed budget Core Supplementary Core Supplementary Provision of an appropriate physical working environment Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Expenses relate to payment to the United Nations common services in Bonn, Germany, towards the management of the office facilities None Same as for zero nominal growth None
technical processing of audio and video materials) Advising programmes on communication strategies and plans reports, studies and news on climate related topics Ensuring that all public content is available in English Supporting and amplifying all this information across major social media channels, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn Additional services: Sselected public content is available in other United Nations languages Showcasing of governmental, scientific; economic, social and cultural action via climate ‘newsroom’; social media, communiques in English, Spanish, French Activities and outputs: None Activities and outputs: Ensuring that all public content is available in French and Spanish Activities and outputs: None Activities and outputs: Same as for zero nominal growth Event management/communications support for dialogues; side events; expert meetings supporting Global Climate Action and the Momentum for Change (MFC) initiatives Activities and outputs: Activities and outputs: Activities and outputs: Activities and outputs: None Manage and support the MFC Advisory Panel Launch, provide global outreach and screen for winners of the MFC Awards at the COP Provide event None Same as for zero nominal growth scenario plus: Modernizing events management on behalf of Parties and non-Party stakeholders with
management support to the range of stakeholder events (which also often include Parties) at the May sessions and the COP as part of the technical experts meetings, climate fairs and Global Climate Action additional technical and digital tools Manages and promotes Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) – the work on youth to education, and training under Article 6 of the Convention Activities and outputs: Support to negotiations and to the Unit Head of ACE/Article 6 Activities and outputs: Directly support negotiations on Article 6 of the Convention Maintain global network of ACE/Article 6 national focal points Support the Doha work programme Secretariat for the United Nations Alliance on Climate Change (education, training and public awareness) Engage with youth groups and programmes Organize and support meetings Activities and outputs: Same as for zero nominal growth plus: Two ACE/Article 6 focal point workshops for developing countries Activities and outputs: Same as for zero nominal growth Speechwriting, opinion pieces, media engagement and strategic advice for Executive Activities and outputs: Provide strategic Activities and outputs: Activities and outputs: Same as for zero nominal growth Activities and outputs:
Objective 3: build and maintain the information systems required for the implementation of the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement and support the regulatory systems under the Kyoto Protocol Mandates: Article 12 of the Convention, Articles 5–8, 12 and 17 of the Kyoto Protocol and Article 17 of the Paris Agreement Workstream Zero nominal growth Proposed budget Core Supplementary Core Supplementary Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs IT architecture, projects, services and quality management Overall delivery of architecture, management of projects, services, releases and quality, including: - Implementing portfolios, projects, services, releases and quality management frameworks Monitor, guide and report on all portfolios of project, services and quality Acquire, train and oversee architecture/projects/services/quality professional resources Manage and report on the status of projects, services, releases and portfolio quality Management of architecture, projects, services, releases and quality for supplementary funded projects Same as for zero nominal growth Same as for zero nominal growth Full life cycle of Application Services Overall management of applications such as (NWP, NAP, NAZCA, REDD-plus, NDC, submission portals, etc.) from requirement, implementation to delivery and support, including: Develop business requirements, design and implementation of prototypes, rapid solutions and services to meet requirements Acquire and oversee business analysts, developers and specialized vendors Maintenance and support framework, tools and processes - Implementation of new mandated systems Supplementary projects for the following: Create and continue to enhance a Client Relationship Management (CRM) platform that allows the secretariat to coordinate its interaction with stakeholders and maximize the use of its stakeholder information Enhance the value of UNFCCC data and reports for use by Same as for zero nominal growth plus; - Budget for data analytics capability for producing reports, dashboards, facilitating analysis to support the transparency and MRV Same as for zero nominal growth
Core Supplementary Core Supplementary Provide legal advice and services for the conclusion of legal instruments to support the activities of the secretariat and the climate regime Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Legal advice on the development and conclusion of legal agreements, commercial contracts, MOUs, host country, donor arrangements and other legal arrangements to support the activities of the secretariat and the climate regime Legal advice in the development, conclusion and implementation on legal arrangements (e.g. host country agreements, MOUs, diplomatic notes), for sessions, meetings and events of the regime None Legal advice on the interpretation of the Convention, Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement Legal advice and services on implementation of the regime (including on NDCs, mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage, means of implementation, MRV, response measures, mechanisms, and the global stock take) None Provide legal advice and services for the conclusion of legal arrangements for partnerships with non-Party stakeholders Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Legal advice on the development and conclusion of partnership arrangements with Parties and non-Party stakeholders to support the activities of the secretariat and the climate regime, as well as on climate action None Legal advice on the development and conclusion of partnership arrangements to support the activities of the secretariat and the climate regime None Provide legal advice and briefing notes on the operations and administration of the secretariat and the climate regime, particularly on administrative, institutional and Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Activities and outputs Legal advice on the institutional linkage to United Nations Headquarters Legal advice on the application and implication of United Nations Regulations and Rules, and the formulation and None Legal advice and assistance on legal arrangements for sessions, meetings and events of the regime Legal advice on the institutional linkage to United Nations HQ Legal advice on the application None
mandated by decision 1/CP.21 Some showcasing events in thematic areas at COP Prepare annual yearbooks on climate action Provide limited updates on the NAZCA platform decision 1/CP.21, and the activities to be covered by supplementary resources (see the right-hand column headed “Supplementary”) through: Support to the high-level champions, including joint coordination of the annual event, as mandated by decision 1/CP.21 Showcasing events in thematic areas at COP Preparing summary for policymakers reports and annual yearbooks on climate action Ensuring regular updates on the NAZCA platform