Note d’information sur la CdP 21 à l’intention du Parlement panafricain

This briefing note, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in October 2015, outlines the key issues and priorities for the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) ahead of the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris. It emphasizes the need for a legally binding agreement that addresses the specific vulnerabilities of Africa, ensures climate equity, and secures financial commitments from developed nations to support both mitigation and adaptation efforts.

• The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) asserts that the 2015 climate agreement must reflect African realities, as climate change threatens the continent's economic development and prosperity, particularly for the most vulnerable populations. The PAP advocates for an approach based on science and equity, calling for a fair distribution of the global emissions budget, which is estimated at 44 Gt or a temperature limit of 1.5 °C.
• The PAP emphasizes the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR), arguing that developed countries, which are responsible for the largest share of historical global emissions, must lead in reducing emissions. To operationalize this, the PAP supports the African Group of Negotiators' proposal to establish an Equity Reference Framework (ERF).
• There is a significant gap between current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the goals required to limit global warming. As of October 2, 2015, 146 countries representing 87% of global emissions had submitted NDCs, but these are projected to lead to a temperature increase of approximately 2.7 °C to 3.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, exceeding the target of less than 2 °C.
• Developing countries are calling for adaptation to be given equal political weight to mitigation in the Paris Agreement. Some advocate for a global adaptation goal and a specific compensation or insurance mechanism for 'loss and damage'—impacts that exceed adaptation capacities—distinct from resilience-building efforts.
• Financial support from developed nations is critical for the success of the agreement. The PAP reminds developed countries of their 2009 commitment to mobilize 100 billion USD annually by 2020 for climate finance. Additionally, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) was established in 2010 to support mitigation and adaptation in developing countries, with over 10 billion USD in funding promises by the end of 2014.
• The legal form of the Paris Agreement remains a point of contention. While the European Union, small island states, and many developing countries prefer a legally binding agreement to ensure commitments are met, the United States views such an option as a potential barrier to ratification.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (2015). Note d’information sur la CdP 21 à l’intention du Parlement panafricain. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/road-to-paris-pan-african-parliament-information-note-fr.pdf

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. Note d’information sur la CdP 21 à l’intention du Parlement panafricain. 2015. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/road-to-paris-pan-african-parliament-information-note-fr.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopment2015note, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{Note d’information sur la CdP 21 à l’intention du Parlement panafricain}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2015}, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/road-to-paris-pan-african-parliament-information-note-fr.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }