Navigating the Paris Rulebook

The document details the 'who, what, when, and where' of ex-ante finance information under the Paris Agreement. It specifies that developed country Parties must provide biennial communications on projected public financial resources to assist developing countries, including quantitative and qualitative data on programs, policies, and mobilization efforts. The process involves a cycle of Secretariat synthesis reports, in-session workshops, and high-level ministerial dialogues starting in 2021. It also outlines how this information links to adaptation communications, the Enhanced Transparency Framework, the Global Stocktake, and compliance mechanisms.

• Developed country Parties are required to submit biennial communications regarding ex-ante finance, while other Parties providing resources may do so voluntarily. These communications must include 'indicative quantitative and qualitive information' on financial resources intended to assist developing country Parties, including projected levels of public financial resources.
• The required information for ex-ante communications is extensive, covering projected levels, channels, and instruments of programs; policies and priorities regarding geography and gender responsiveness; and the balance between adaptation and mitigation. It also requires details on how resources are determined to be 'new and additional' and the methodologies used for projections.
• A biennial procedural cycle was established starting in 2021, consisting of a compilation and synthesis report by the Secretariat, in-session workshops, and a high-level ministerial dialogue. The CMA and COP are responsible for considering the resulting synthesis and summary reports.
• Ex-ante finance communications are distinct from other reporting; they are not included in biennial transparency reports and are instead hosted on a dedicated online portal. They serve as an information source to 'inform the global stocktake' and may help developing countries inform their adaptation plans.
• There is a direct compliance link between the submission of Article 9.5 communications and the Article 15 expert committee, which will initiate a review if a Party fails to submit its communication.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). Navigating the Paris Rulebook. https://www.wri.org/paris-rulebook/paris-rulebook-finance-deeper-dive

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Navigating the Paris Rulebook. n.d. https://www.wri.org/paris-rulebook/paris-rulebook-finance-deeper-dive.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendnavigating, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Navigating the Paris Rulebook}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/paris-rulebook/paris-rulebook-finance-deeper-dive}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }