Brief on NCQG simplified negotiation options

The briefing reorganizes the 10 elements and 44 negotiation options identified by the Co-Chairs of the Ad-Hoc Work Programme (AHWP) for the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) into a condensed format. It covers critical dimensions of the goal, including temporal scope, quantum, structure, and potential sources of finance, aiming to streamline the complex set of options for stakeholders ahead of the 2024 negotiation sessions.

• The current NCQG negotiation framework is based on 10 core elements and 44 specific negotiation options, derived from various UNFCCC decisions, 8 Technical Expert Dialogues (TEDs), and 109 submissions.
• Negotiation options for the temporal scope of the NCQG range from short-term (5 years), medium-term (10 years), and long-term (up to 2050) time frames, including combinations of these or outcome-oriented targets linked to net zero or GHG emission peaking.
• Proposed structures for the goal include quantitative goals from developed countries or high emitters, outcome-based goals, and the use of sub-goals for specific thematic areas such as mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage.
• The quantum of the NCQG could be determined through several approaches: a bottom-up method based on the needs of developing countries, an outcome-oriented approach linked to Article 2 of the Paris Agreement, or as a percentage of the GNI or GDP of developed country Parties.
• Potential sources of finance are categorized by the type of instrument (e.g., grant-based for adaptation and loss and damage versus concessional loans for mitigation) and the role of actors, including public, private, philanthropic, and South-South cooperation.
• The document outlines options for tracking and reviewing progress through the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), other reporting systems (such as the OECD, IPCC, or MDBs), or aggregate reporting using UNFCCC process data.

APA

Carbajal, A. L., Acuña, J. S., & Mateus, A. (2024). Brief on NCQG simplified negotiation options. Transforma. https://transforma.global/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/240419-V1-Brief-on-NCQG-simplified-negotiation-options.pdf

Chicago

Carbajal, Alejandra Lopez, Jimena Solano Acuña, and Angelica Mateus. Brief on NCQG simplified negotiation options. Transforma, 2024. https://transforma.global/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/240419-V1-Brief-on-NCQG-simplified-negotiation-options.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{carbajal2024brief, author = {Carbajal, Alejandra Lopez and Acuña, Jimena Solano and Mateus, Angelica}, title = {{Brief on NCQG simplified negotiation options}}, institution = {Transforma}, year = {2024}, month = apr, url = {https://transforma.global/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/240419-V1-Brief-on-NCQG-simplified-negotiation-options.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }