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Background: The query arises in the context of proposals from certain developed countries to add items for discussion to the CMA agenda, which are currently already discussed under the COP agenda, namely issues concerning gender, action for climate empowerment and capacity building. This advice primarily explores the scope and mandate of the CMA and …

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Can you review the current draft text on markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and APA agenda items 12(a) and (b), cooperative approaches and sustainable development mechanism, respectively, and suggest additions and/or amendments to ensure the protection and management of forests will be part of future discussions? Advice: Some parties are …

If language similar to that proposed by the US is included in the Paris Agreement in connection with Loss & Damage (and assuming the Agreement does not permit any reservations – see Article 24 of the Draft Agreement), could vulnerable countries limit the effect of such provision by making an interpretative declaration stating that acceptance …