1. What governance and oversight structures exist as part of, or complementary to, the financial mechanism under the UNFCCC? Is there an overarching governance structure, if not, is it fragmented and how? Who makes which kinds of decisions and what oversight is there? What are the gaps or limitations of this set up? How are […]

How could models and approaches developed for transitional justice (e.g. the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission but not necessarily institutionalised) be used to inform the UNFCCC process so that historical responsibility and injustice can be acknowledged and ways found to orient the discussion on the 2015 agreement towards achieving …

What is the difference between the different legal form options for the future ADP text (i.e. protocol, legal instrument, agreed outcome with legal force under the Convention)? Summary The negotiations under the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action aim to develop ‘a protocol, another legal instrument or an agreed outcome with legal force.’ While …

Can you summarise the key issues pertaining to CBDRRC based on a presentation by Lavanya Rajamani? The principle and the climate regime: In general, public international law is based on the formal equality of states. The principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDRRC) establishes the common responsibility …

1. What is the rigor (i.e. legal bindingness) of the new language “an agreed outcome with legal force?” 2. Is “an agreed outcome with legal force” more or less legally binding than “a legal outcome applicable to all parties” and also “a legally binding agreement” (the latter two being language used in …