CBDR&RC in a regime applicable to all

摘要: The principle of common, but differentiated, responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDR&RC) is fundamental to the UNFCCC. Some options for a nuanced model differentiation that addresses both responsibility capability in changing world are explored, such as new categories countries, some political issues might face considered. strengths limitations graduation based on ‘objective’ criteria countries could move between or ‘graduate’ – an option provided by UNFCCC discussed. Countries also choose join another club (e.g. G20), self-elect into differentiate among themselves implicitly accepting different commitments actions. CBDR&RC will form part overall legally binding agreement, must apply symmetry respects others actions contained therein. possible characteristics relevance regime ‘applicable all’ outlined. These include promoting climate action using mechanisms available instil dynamism. Differentiation mitigation consider distinctions absolute relative reductions, well outcomes implementation. should be applied mitigation, adaptation, means Policy In Durban, Parties agreed negotiate all’, which sent signal there greater nations. has changed since was negotiated 1992. It now less helpful think only terms two groups Annex I non-Annex I), evident significant differences member states. This requires more interpretation principles equity CBDR&RC, integral approaches outlined this article help construction model. All do more, while still than others. To achieve this, defining applicable all suggested.