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Could a new US president possibly withdraw from the UNFCCC under Art. 25 (within a year of taking office) through an executive order and without approval by the US parliament (Senate/Congress?)? What would be the specific legal requirements, barriers, criteria for such an order? Summary: As a matter of United States law, a new US …

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What is the normative value/legal status and/or strength of parties’ commitment under Art.2 para.1(c) Paris Agreement (making finance flows consistent with a low carbon climate resilient development pathway)? Does it, if read in conjunction with Art.4.19 on low carbon development strategies and the relevant part of decision 1/CP.21, imply a legal …

With regard to the Paris Agreement and the accompanying COP decision 1/CP.21 (Adoption of the Paris Agreement) What does “serve” the agreement mean? What does “serve” mean in relation to the financial mechanism of the Convention/the Paris Agreement? Is it possible to “move” the Adaptation Fund from the KP to the Paris …