Climate Change Expert Group

The CCXG organises regular global forums and other events that bring together negotiators and experts from developed and developing countries to engage constructively on key topics in the international climate negotiations in an informal space. CCXG also undertakes impartial technical analyses and develops papers in consultation with countries and experts to inform these discussions. 

The focus of CCXG work in 2024 ahead of COP29 is on mitigation elements in the next round of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and technical elements of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance. 

Over the years, CCXG work has helped to inform discussions among countries and shape decisions adopted at UN climate change conferences (Conference of the Parties (COP). Recent examples include: 

• At COP28, the decision on the Global Stocktake (GST) reflects options discussed in CCXG analysis including how to take forward GST outcomes and maintain political momentum through collaboration between the COP28-29-30 Presidencies. 
• At COP26, CCXG analysis helped to shape decisions on Article 6 and common reporting tables under the Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement.

"The CCXG has been for many years a source of highly influential analysis and debate on key topics of the climate change negotiations. The urgency of making progress in the global response to climate change makes this contribution even more relevant and necessary."