Global Goal on Adaptation - COP29 Negotiation Update

The 2015 Paris Agreement's Article 7 set a global goal on adaptation to improve adaptive capacity, resilience, and reduce vulnerability to climate change, supporting sustainable development. To achieve this, the Glasgow-Sharm el-Sheikh work program was launched at COP 26 (2021) to guide efforts under the Subsidiary Bodies (SBSTA and SBI).

At CMA 4 (COP27), countries began developing a framework to track progress on this adaptation goal. In 2023, discussions focused on setting targets for adaptation and resilience. At CMA 5 (COP28), the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience was adopted, providing specific targets. A two-year UAE-Belém work program was also established to develop indicators for measuring progress. SB 60 further guided this effort, requesting technical experts to support the process.

Relevant documents:

• SB60 Draft conclusions

• Matters relating to the global goal on adaptation - Draft negotiating text (10/06)

• FCCC/PA/CMA/2023/16/Add.1- 2/CMA.5 2023 decision

• Compilation and mappingof existing indicators - AC

• FCCC/SB/2024/4 - Report of the Adaptation Committee

• List of experts

• Synthesis of submissions on the UAE - Belém work programme on indicators

Related events:

• 9 Nov - High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Adaptation finance

CGIAR submissions:

• led by external partners and IWMI

• GGA Submission_Targetin 2_CMA.5 Paragraph 9(b)

• CGIAR-EAFF-Submission-GGA

CGIAR, in its latest GGA submission, maps indicators and identifies the need for robust indicators across several areas: achieving resilient food production and supply systems, enhancing sustainable and regenerative practices, and ensuring equitable access to adequate food and nutrition. CGIAR identifies gaps in existing indicators, particularly in resilience, sustainability, and equitable access. These indicators are critical for tracking adaptive capacity, addressing social and environmental factors, and guiding targeted actions to support climate-impacted communities in achieving global food security and resilience. As part of the expert group, CGIAR has one representative for the target on water and sanitation (target 9a) and another expert on the target on food and agriculture (target 9b).