Excellencies,
Distinguished Representatives,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Mr. Chairman,

1. I have the honour to deliver this closing statement on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.

2. The 38th session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation was not able to commence its work due
to the inability of Parties to agree on the Agenda. The Group of 77 and China is deeply concerned and is disappointed with this development. Our members are anxious about the impact this development might have on the work of SBI and on the work of other relevant bodies in the Convention. We are equally concerned at the impact this will have on our work in Warsaw.

Mr. Chairman,

3. This is indeed not the time for reprobation; we must resist finger pointing, instead we must collectively reflect on the methods of our work, especially our decision-making processes. We need great consistency and clarity to the interpretation of Rules of Procedure.

4. The Group of 77 and China is willing to play its part to contribute to better decision making in the UNFCCC process, and calls on the Chair of the SBI, relevant bodies under the Convention and Parties to resolve this impasse prior to the start of the 39th session of the SBI.

Thank you Mr. Chairman.