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Let it shine – “in the light of equity” in the Global Stocktake
10 Nov 2017
The negotiations on the Global Stocktake (GST) represent a key opportunity to advance one of the most unfinished areas of the Paris Agreement — differentiation and equity in the new regime. It’s an opportunity that we better take seriously, because right now we’re in danger of sliding back into unhelpful old patterns; instead of exploring […]
Transparency: Seeing Through the Magnifying Glass on Item Five
10 Nov 2017
With all the talk of “skeletons” in the APA informals, ECO knows that the enhanced transparency framework will be the true “backbone” of the implementation guidelines of the Paris Agreement, providing instructions for the reporting and reviewing of Parties” commitments and actions. The transparency framework needs to have strong bones if it’s going to truly support […]
A Small Step for a Non-Party Stakeholder, a Giant Leap for the Process
9 Nov 2017
ECO was excited to be part of the Presidency’s Open Dialogue yesterday. The event was unique because it allowed Parties and Non-Party Stakeholders (NPS) to gather around the same table and participate in a discussion, unlike the usual style of statements or interventions in plenaries, where typically observers get only very short slots at the […]
4 Years is Long Enough! Time for Loss and Damage Finance
9 Nov 2017
From the devastating Atlantic hurricane season to catastrophic flooding across South Asia, 2017 has delivered harrowing reminders of the human cost and grave injustice of climate change. Loss and damage from climate change is not a future hypothetical but a growing current reality, affecting millions around the world. AOSIS, LDCs, G77, Africa Group, AILAC […]
Meet the U.S. People’s Delegation
9 Nov 2017
ECO welcomes a new delegation at the COP this year. The delegation represents a country whose people are deeply committed to climate action. A country with universities, businesses, cities, and states that are pushing forward with plans to achieve bold climate targets like 100% renewable energy. A country that believes in science, respect, and […]
Are Developing Countries Satisfied with Half Filled Promises?
8 Nov 2017
In a report to COP22, Oxfam estimated that the grant equivalents of the total public finance reported (average of 2013 and 2014) may be as little as half of the total $41b. If these figures are scaled up, developing countries will only receive around $50b in grants or grant equivalents (of loans) out of the […]
Emissions Gap Report Highlights Need for Higher Ambition
8 Nov 2017
The conclusion is that current NDCs are not enough. Governments already know that their combined pledges for 2030 are insufficient, particularly those of industrialised countries. The IPCC Special Report in autumn 2018 will show this ever more clearly, but governments should not wait for this to act. If externalities such as air pollution and carbon […]
Brazil Considers Massive Oil Subsidy
8 Nov 2017
Ever since it discovered large offshore oil deposits, Brazil has For President Temer, whose approval ratings are the lowest of any Brazilian president, it’s probably immaterial that his country’s current political chaos was ignited by a huge corruption scandal in the oil and gas sector. But if Brazil really wants to walk its talk in […]
It’s time to end the CDM in 2020
8 Nov 2017
The CDM provides a wealth of experience, both positive and negative, which should not be forgotten. At the same time, it should not be allowed to undermine the ambition of the Paris Agreement. Here are a couple of points to respond to discussions on the CDM: Furthermore, it is essential to safeguard the environmental integrity […]