1. Is it correct that all non-agreed text is deleted? 2. If this is the case, what are the options for that text? For example, do Parties start from scratch? Or can Parties work with existing proposals to try and amend those?  3. If it is not the case that the non-agreed text is deleted, […]

1. There is an ongoing process established by the G20 to determine the amounts of fossil fuels subsidies. Is it possible to have a place in COP discussions to consider this process in order to ensure its full transparency, and ensure its relevancy is captured in the climate regime? Would this mandate come from the […]

1. What is the difference between a ‘framework’ and a ‘programme’? 2. What are the relative advantages and disadvantages/strengths and weaknesses of calling for an ‘adaptation framework’ or an ‘adaptation programme’? 3. Is an option (i.e. framework vs. programme) better for delivering some of the elements mentioned above and not others? …

It has been suggested that in the text of Non Paper 39 (draft text on REDD) references to international “agreements” should be replaced with the term “instrument” or “human rights instrument”. What is the distinction between an “agreement” and an “instrument” in this context and should an alternative formulation be used? 1. Summary …

1. What does it mean for a financial institution to be “under the authority of” and/or “under the guidance of” the COP? 2. Other than explicitly stating ‘under the authority of’, what are the options for attributing authority to the COP over the financial mechanism a) where the mechanism is a new multilateral fund’ and […]