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? …

1. Does the Adaptation Fund have international legal personality? If not, what status does it have under international law? 2. How is the Adaptation Fund recognised by domestic legal systems around the world? Do these domestic systems grant direct access to the Adaptation Fund and if so is this automatic or at the discretion of […]

1. Can you confirm the interpretation that committees are in fact SBs for the purpose of Art 7.2? If this is the case, how do they differ from the more familiar subsidiary bodies: SBI and SBSTA? 2. Does this mean that there is no automatic hierarchy of ‘committees’ as sitting beneath SBSTA and SBI except […]

1. Can the Kyoto Protocol Adaptation Fund Board become the Board to manage a future fund under the Convention as well? Are there any legal barriers under international law to do this? 2. As the US has not ratified the Protocol would this be an obstacle? 3. Are there other options? 1. Use of the […]

How would the legal text look like to ensure that finance commitments by developed countries to support mitigation and adaptation in developing countries  are additional to resources developed countries provide to meet their existing Overseas Development Assistance commitments (to provide 0.7% of their GNI as aid)?  Are there precedents that can be …