4 Priorities for the COP25 Climate Conference in Madrid

The World Resources Institute identifies four priorities for COP25 in Madrid: increasing national climate ambition (NDCs), finalizing rules for carbon markets (Article 6) and NDC time frames, reviewing the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage, and increasing financial support and capacity-building for developing nations.

• COP25 is designated as an "Ambition COP," with a focus on encouraging countries to strengthen their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) by 2020. While 68 countries have already indicated intentions to enhance their NDCs, the summit aims to pressure large emitters to follow suit. The document notes that despite the U.S. federal government's rejection of the Paris Agreement, U.S. states, cities, and businesses committed to it represent nearly 70% of U.S. GDP and nearly two-thirds of the population.
• A critical priority for COP25 is establishing rules for international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, as 51% of NDCs utilize markets to meet goals. The document warns against "double counting" and the carry-over of pre-2020 emissions reductions from the Kyoto Protocol, which could undermine environmental integrity. Additionally, negotiators seek a "common time frame" for NDC implementation, with a recommendation for a period from 2031 to 2035 to align with the five-year ambition cycle.

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World Resources Institute (2019). 4 Priorities for the COP25 Climate Conference in Madrid. https://www.wri.org/insights/4-priorities-cop25-climate-conference-madrid

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World Resources Institute. 4 Priorities for the COP25 Climate Conference in Madrid. 2019. https://www.wri.org/insights/4-priorities-cop25-climate-conference-madrid.

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitute2019priorities, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{4 Priorities for the COP25 Climate Conference in Madrid}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, year = {2019}, month = nov, url = {https://www.wri.org/insights/4-priorities-cop25-climate-conference-madrid}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }