Modalities for the Indicator Work Programme under the Global Goal

Key considerations for the modalities of the indicator work programme The following factors need to be considered when deciding on the modalities of the new work programme: 1. [...] It has been decided that the purpose of the GGA framework is “to guide the achievement of the global goal on adaptation and the review of overall progress in achieving it” and that the indicators are meant “for measuring progress achieved towards the targets” (2/CMA.5, paragraphs 7 and 39). [...] Expertise and the ability to meaningfully contribute to the purpose of the expert groups should be at the core of the selection process. [...] The scarcity of funding and the geographical distribution of experts across the globe mean that most of the work of the expert groups and the consultation process will likely be carried out online. [...] Modalities for the involvement of experts Expert groups Arrangements for the involvement of experts Selection of experts Suggested core criteria Additional criteria to select the best fitting candidates Size and organisation of the expert groups Coordination between expert groups Linkage between the expert groups and the negotiations 5.