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2. The Conference of the Parties shall keep under regular review the implementation of this Convention and any other related legal instruments that the Conference of the Parties may adopt, and make, within its mandate, the decisions necessary to promote the effective implementation of the Convention. To this end, it shall:

(a)

[(b)

(c)

((d)

Periodically examine the obligations of the Parties and the institutional arrangements under this Convention, in light of the objective(s) of the Convention, the experience gained in its implementation and the evolution of scientific knowledge;

Consider the information submitted in accordance with Article
VII.1. (Reporting) (to assess, inter alia,] (the implementation
by the Parties of the Convention], the overall environmental,
economic and social effects of the measures taken pursuant to the
Convention and the extent to which the objective[s] of the
Convention is being achieved;]

Consider the reports submitted by its subsidiary bodies;
[andperform the functions assigned to it under Articles
[VI.4.] (Advisory Committee on Science) [VI.5.] (Advisory
Committee on Implementation) [VII.2](Resolution of Questions)];

Examine the form of and intervals for submission of the reports referred to in sub-paragraphs (b) and (c);]

(0)

Consider and adopt regular reports on progress in the implementation of the Convention and ensure their publication;

(£)

[Provide policy direction and establish criteria [including
priorities and selection of projects] for the functioning of the
mechanism[s] for financial resources and transfer of
[environmentally safe] technology];

Alternative to (f):

[Perform the functions assigned to it under Article VI.6. (Financial Mechanism), [VI.7] (Insurance) and (Article ...] (Joint Implementation)];

(9)

(h)

(1)

[(3)

Perform the functions assigned to it by Article (VII.2.]
esolution of Questions) (and Article [VI.5.] (Committee on
plementation)];

Seek, where appropriate, the services and cooperation of, and
utilize the information provided by, appropriate international
organizations and intergovernmental(and nongovernmental] bodies
(with observer_status];

Promote the exchange of information on, and the coordination, as
appropriate, of, policies, strategies and measures to address
climate change, taking into account the differing circumstances
[respective responsibilities] and capabilities of the Parties;

Seek to mobilize [new and additional] financial resources in
accordance with Article (IV.2.2.];]

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(k)

(1)

((m)

(n)

(0)

(P)

(q)

(5)

Promote public awareness of the climate change issue;

Consider questions related to research and development) and systematic observation; exchange of information; education, training and public awareness; scientific, [technological] and [technical] cooperation;

Consider questions (on cooperation related to transfer of technology] [and endogenous capacity building, in particular in developing countries;];]

Establish such subsidiary bodies as are deemed necessary for the [implementation] [operation] of the Convention;

Agree upon and adopt, by consensus,] rules of procedure for itself and for any subsidiary bodies that are established by or under the Convention;

Agree upon and adopt [, by consensus,] budgets and financial
rules for itself and for any subsidiary bodies that are
established by or under the Convention;

Consider and adopt, as may be agreed in accordance with the
relevant articles, amendments to this Convention, additional
annexes and amendments of annexes to this Convention;

Consider and adopt, as may be agreed in accordance with Article [VII.4.) (Protocols), any [protocol] [other related legal instruments] to this Convention;

(0)

Make recommendations on any matters necessary for the
implementation of the Convention; and

(t)

Exercise such other functions as are conferred on it by this
Convention (or as are required for the achievement of its
objectives].

3. The rules of procedures referred to in paragraph 2 (0) shall be adopted at the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties by consensus and shall include decision-making procedures for matters not already covered by decision-making procedures specified in this Convention. Such procedures may include specified majorities required for the adoption of particular decisions.

Meetings

4. The first meeting of the Conference of the Parties shall be convened by the interim secretariat established under Article VI.3. not later than one year after entry into force of the Convention. Thereafter, ordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties shall be held at least every two years unless otherwise decided by the Conference.

5. Extraordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties shall be held at such other times as may be deemed necessary by the Conference, or at the written request of any Party, provided that, within six months of the request being communicated to the Parties by the secretariat, it is supported by at least one third of the Parties.

Observers

OPTION 1

[6. The United Nations, its specialized agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as any State (member or observer of the UN or its specialized agencies] [and permanent observers to the UN] not Party to this Convention, may be represented at meetings of the Conference of the Parties as observers. Any body or agency, whether national or international, governmental or non-governmental, qualified in matters covered by the Convention that has informed the secretariat of its wish to be represented at a meeting of the Conference of the Parties as an observer may be admitted unless at least one-third of the Parties present object. The admission and participation of observers shall be subject to the rules of procedure adopted by the Conference of the Parties.]

OPTION 2

[6. The United Nations, its members and observers, specialized agencies, the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as any state not Party to this Convention, may be represented at meetings of the Conference of the Parties as observers. Other agencies that have informed the secretariat of their wish to be represented may be admitted in accordance with the rules of procedures. ]

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(a)

(b)

((c)

[(d)

(0)

(f)

To arrange for and service meetings of the Conference of the
Parties and its subsidiary bodies established under the
Convention;

To compile and transmit reports submitted to it;

To prepare reports on its activities and present them to the
Conference of the Parties;]

To [cooperate][assist the developing countries], upon request, in the compilation of national reports;]

To ensure the necessary coordination with other relevant international [and intergovernmental] bodies and, in particular, to enter into such administrative and contractual arrangements as may be required for the effective discharge of its functions; and

To perform the functions specified in this Convention or any other functions as may be determined by the Conference of the Parties.

Designation of interim secretariat

3. The secretariat functions will be carried out on an interim basis by the ad hoc secretariat established under resolution 45/212 of 20 December 1990 of the General Assembly of the United Nations until the completion of the first ordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties held pursuant to Article (VI. 1. (Conference of the Parties). At its first ordinary meeting the Conference of the Parties shall designate a secretariat.

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(VI.3. [IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE] [EXECUTIVE COUNCIL] [FUNCTIONS]

OPTION 1

[1. An Implementation Committee) [Executive Council] is hereby established. It will be (open-ended] [composed of fifteen members] representing all the Parties (and elected by the Conference of the Parties by a majority of the Parties present and voting). [The Conference of the Parties may increase this number without exceeding a quarter of the number of contracting Parties.) The members shall be Government representatives who are experts on matters related to climate change.

2.

3.

The [Implementation Committee] [Executive Council] shall in particular:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(0)

(£)

(9)

Ensure the implementation of the decisions of the Conference of the Parties, as instructed by the latter;

Prepare, where appropriate, the deliberations of the Conference of the Parties;

Oversee the dissemination of information to all Parties about
measures taken by other Parties on the basis of (reports)
(exchange of information] submitted in accordance with Articles
(Reporting);

Review the implementation by the Parties of their obligations and
the progress made in this respect through an evaluation of their
national reports submitted in accordance with Articles --
(Reporting). The Committee shall, inter alia:

i. Advise individual Parties, at their request, on the ways and means of meeting the reporting requirements set forth in Articles (Reporting), including the development of national climate change strategies;

11.

iii.

iv.

--

Review and consult with individual Parties on the [report submitted by] [information received from] those Parties in accordance with Articles --- (Reporting) and request, as necessary, additional information or clarification thereon;

Seek, receive and consider relevant information from competent international and intergovernmental bodies and nongovernmental organizations;

Consult with, and seek the advice of, the Advisory Committee on Science, as necessary;

ek to establish at each stage of the review process a close dialogue with the Parties concerned and to come to consensual solutions on questions that may arise;

Carry out any other function the Conference of the Parties may confer on it; and

Oversee and give additional guidance, within the framework of the decisions of the Conference of the Parties, to other subsidiary organs of the Convention (and especially to the financial mechanism of the Convention].

The Implementation Committee) (Executive Council] shall, with the assistance of the secretariat, prepare an annual report on the

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[implementation] [overall operation] of the Convention and propose the measures it deems appropriate to the Conference of the Parties. This report shall be transmitted to all Parties by the secretariat and shall be published. 4. The first meeting of the [Committee/Council] shall be convened not more than six months after the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties. Unless the Conference of the Parties decides otherwise, subsequent meetings shall be convened at least biannually.

5. The [Committee/Council] shall elect from among its members, a chairman and two vice-chairmen and a rapporteur, each to serve for a term of two years, and who may, subject to re-election, serve additional terms.

6.

The [Committee/Council] shall agree upon and adopt its rules of procedure and any amendments thereto, by consensus.]

OPTION 2

[The Conference of the Parties shall, at its first meeting, establish a subsidiary body (or bodies] to assist it in preparing for its work under Article vi.1 [, particularly Article VI.1(2)(b)]. Such body (or bodies] shall operate in an objective and consultative manner. (Possible sentence on membership] [Such bodies (or bodies] shall perform the following functions:

[(a)

((b) [(c)

[(d)

[(0)

ensure the implementation of the decisions of the Conference of the Parties;]

prepare the deliberations of the Conference of the Parties;] provide assistance to Parties, at their request, on meeting reporting requirements [from a technical point of view];] consider individual reports (from an essentially technical point of view], in preparation for the work of the Conference of the Parties under Article VI.1 [2(b)];]

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consult, if necessary, with a Party, to give it an opportunity to make [technical] clarifications;]

determine whether a report has been submitted, and whether the report is complete;]

consider whether the estimated (net) greenhouse gas emissions reductions have been or would be realized as a result of the identified measures;]

consider whether methodologies used are technically valid;] consider whether, if proposed projects have been identified, they would be likely to achieve estimated [net] greenhouse gas emissions reductions;]

prepare a report of a descriptive nature for the Conference of the Parties on the above, which might include suggestions and which shall include evaluation of overall effects of measures taken to pursuant to the Convention;}]

seek, receive and consider, as necessary, relevant information from competent international and intergovernmental bodies and non-governmental organizations;]

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