Germany, Bonn (May 9, 2017) – Ndivile Mokoena of GenderCC South Africa, for the opening of the SBI, emphasized the importance of the development of the Gender Action Plan. It is crucial that this plan addresses greater coherence among the thematic areas, boards and bodies of the UNFCCC, on efforts to implement gender-responsive climate policy, as well as making progress on ensuring women’s full and equal participation in all levels of decision-making. She also raised questions concerning the terminology of ‘non-Party stakeholders’, as it cannot not be applied to all stakeholders equally: some actors represent individuals that are right holders, whereas others are representing private economic interests, which may be conflicting with the ultimate goal of the Convention.