The Tenth Session of the Conference of the
Parties will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 6
to 17 December 2004 at the “La Rural” exhibition center. The
twenty-first sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological
Advice (SBSTA 21) and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 21) will be
held in conjunction with COP 10 (6 – 14 December).
COP 10 will mark the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of
the Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will serve as a central theme
for the meeting. In addition to the accomplishments of the past ten years and
future challenges, discussions at COP 10 will highlight a range of
climate-related issues including, the impacts of climate change and adaptation
measures, mitigation policies and their impacts, and technology. Participants
will also take stock of the entry into force of the Kyoto Protocol.
The high-level segment will take place from 15–17 December and will include
four panel discussions among ministers and other heads of delegations. Further
information on arrangements for the panels will made available following
consultations with the Bureau.
