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The Adaptation Committee (AC) is the UNFCCC´s key adaptation body aiming to increase the coherence and promote coordination on matters related to adaptation. The AC is set to meet for the fourth time from 5th to 7th of September in Nadi, Fiji. This briefing note aims to give background input on the different agenda items under discussions.

During 2013, discussions intensified regarding a global mechanism for addressing emissions of international aviation. This is amongst others due to the fact that in fall 2013 the general assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will meet. The general assembly is the highest decision making body of ICAO and meets only every three years. Therefore interest is high in this year’s general assembly and a lot of negotiations have taken place beforehand.

This is the Climate Finance Advisory Service (CFAS) Daily Briefing. Produced at key meetings and negotiations by the CFAS expert team, the Daily Briefings try to provide a concise, informative update on key discussions that have taken place during each day of discussions and substantive points of action or progress. Please note that this is an independent summary by CFAS and not officially mandated by the UNFCCC.

The Adaptation Fund (AF) was established under the Kyoto Protocol of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in order to finance concrete adaptation projects and programmes in developing countries affected by the global climate change. This report summarizes the key decisions taken during the 21st meet-ing (July 3-4, 2013) of the Adaptation Fund Board (AFB).

This policy brief, prepared in the context of the Climate Finance Advisory Service (cdkn.org/cfas), discussed options and important aspects for enhancing direct access in the Green Climate Fund. Key messages include ...