1. If a new protocol or similar legal instrument were to be agreed, would it need to refer to the Convention in the way the KP does, (ie refer to Annexes I and/ or II of the Convention) or could it provide its own terms of differentiation? 2. If a new protocol or similar legal instrument […]

1. Does the constitution or any other law restrict the United States from contributing to a fund that is under the authority of the COP? 2. If the constitution or another law restricts the United States from contributing, are there any countervailing arguments that the country can contribute? 3. If there are no limitations, please […]

1. Are there any examples of observer advisory or consultative panels, platforms, or other formal mechanisms in other UN Conventions that have been created to increase or facilitate government and observer dialogue?  2. How do these panels or platforms engage with state Parties? 3. What mechanisms do the panels or platform contain to increase observer …

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1. Does LRTAP contain substantive pollution reduction standards and has it evolved to cover new and additional issues or expanded in geographical scope?  2.Does the Basel Agreement and another Multinational Environmental Agreement (MEA) contain substantive pollution reduction standards?  Summary 1. The LRTAP has evolved to cover new issues and in …