Can an agenda be adopted while the presiding officer of the body concerned is not an elected Chair? Summary: Even if the adoption of a provisional agenda by a person who is not an elected Chair may give rise to a technical violation of the 1996 Provisional Rules of Procedure, it appears that Rule 13 (which applies […]

1. Is there any legal entitlement of civil society to participate in a session under the UNFCCC (in UN facilities) that consists solely of informal workshops, formal workshops, or informal consultations?  2. Is there any legal entitlement of civil society to participate in an informal session hosted by a State Party? 3. Is there any other way, …

1. What does it mean to be a “group” or a “negotiating bloc” under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol?  2. How does a “group” or “negotiating bloc” differ from a coalition, such as the Coalition of Rainforest States? 3. Does a “group” or “negotiating bloc” under the UNFCCC or the Kyoto Protocol have legal […]

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What level of civil society participation can be mandated for a fund under the UNFCCC? Rules governing the participation of non-governmental observers The participation of non-governmental observers in the proceedings of meetings, and of open-ended contact groups, of the UNFCCC is governed by Rule 7 and Rule 30. Rule 30 provides that meetings of the …