]The Baku Adaptation Roadmap (BAR), which was launched at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), aims to advance progress towards the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) under the Paris Agreement and support the implementation of Decision 2/CMA.5, paragraph 38 (see Annex 1) from COP28, which, inter alia, asks Parties to enhance understanding of temperature increases across different regions.

The chairs of the Subsidiary Bodies (SBs) will develop the modalities for the BAR, taking into account Party submissions. Depending on whether the BAR is integrated into existing processes or a separate, standalone process, these modalities could include: the timeline; mandates; governance structure; alignment with existing climate processes; and strategic collaboration with relevant UNFCCC bodies, and external UN agencies.

Questions for consideration

• What function(s) could the BAR have within the existing landscape of adaptation bodies and processes under the Convention and the Paris Agreement?
• Which modalities could best meet that function(s)?