United Notions Nations Unies imate Chonge Secetriot, Sector su les changement matiques Date 12 Febrany 2016, Reference: esb LOGIG-77 MESSAGE TO PARTIES Ie is wih deep gatiude tal of you that write o Formally announce tht I will eve out my ‘erm as Executive Secretary ofthe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change which Finishes on July 6, 2016 and not accept an extension of my appointment. The Paris Agreement sa historical achievement, built on years of increasing willingness o construct bridges of collaboration and solidarity. thas been an honor to suppoe you along this path over the past sx years ‘We now move into phase of urgent implementation. The journey that is ahead wil require continued determination, ingsruty and, above al our collective sense of hmanty and purpose "how that togter you will agin rise fo the task, The Secretar-Geneal wilson inte the search forthe next Executive Seeetary by inviting all Parties to submit candidates. In consultation with the UNFCCC Bureau, and in recognition of the political siniianceofetimate change as wells the scope ofthe responsible of the UN Climate ‘Change Secretar, the Secretary-General has decided to elevate the pos ofthe Executive Secretary 10 the love of Unde Secretary General Finally my grade goes tothe UNFCCC secretariat. Im continuously inspired by this top ‘performing organizato, by its highly qualified and deply commited tam. Their eampetenc, lnmartility and dedicat eno small part ofthe remarkable outcomes of Paris ‘With ny warm aersonal wishes, I emi, ‘Yours sincerely, ‘Chis ‘Distribution: To Pars and sere Sia rough ir National Focal Pols fr imate change nd {iptrate missions credited othe Fal Republi of Germany ot der Vrinn atanen| 518 Bom Germany septon 49 228 5-000 Fox-190- scot nt