What is the “governing body” mentioned in the ‘co-chairs’ tool’? Advice: The co-chairs’ tool envisages the adoption of a core agreement (part 1, draft agreement) as a new international treaty. It, therefore, provides for a new decision-making body comprising all Parties to the new agreement: “the governing body”. In the section on definitions …

How can a new 2015 climate agreement to be adopted in Paris make reference to provisions, mechanisms, rules and other arrangements developed under the Kyoto Protocol and ensure that they apply to those Parties (of the Agreement) that have not ratified the KP, have not agreed to a second commitment period or failed to ratify […]

The adverse effects of climate change threaten the enjoyment of a range of human rights, such as the right to life, adequate food, adequate housing, and to safe drinking water and sanitation. As such, integrating human rights considerations in the new climate change agreement is an importance issue for some countries and observer organisations involved …

Could you please gather various mentions of the 1.5 degree target in various UNFCCC documents? Some say 2 degree OR 1.5 degree whilst others refer to it as ‘with reference to’,’ leading towards’ etc. What would be the best way of capturing this without using “OR”? Advice:  The long-term global goal is currently 2°C degrees, …

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