SBSTA 59 concluded on 6 December 2023 with draft Article 6 texts being forwarded to the CMA for further work over the coming week. Set out in the attached is a general summary of negotiations during the SBSTA session (first week of COP 28).
Frustration was expressed by some Parties during negotiations and in statements at the SBI/SBSTA
closing plenary on 6 December. It is broadly acknowledged that significant work remains on each
Article 6 text for the upcoming week of work under the CMA.