act_2015_elements_ideas_exsum_final_2-ce6f81ca8f080228.pdf

This working paper, produced by the Agreement on Climate Transformation 2015 (ACT 2015) consortium, proposes a framework for the 2015 Paris Agreement. It suggests a structure based on two long-term goals, three continuous improvement cycles (mitigation, adaptation, and support), and a foundation of transparency and accountability to drive a global transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

• The proposed Paris Agreement should be structured around three core components: two long-term goals, three continuous improvement cycles for mitigation, adaptation, and support, and a foundation of transparency and accountability.
• The two recommended long-term goals are to keep the global temperature increase below an average of 2°C by phasing out all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero as early as possible in the second half of the century, and to build community resilience to climate impacts through collective actions based on common but differentiated responsibilities.
• The Mitigation Ambition Cycle should operate on a regular schedule, such as every five years, ensuring that each cycle results in greater ambition without backsliding from previous UNFCCC commitments.
• The Adaptation Cycle should require all Parties to establish a National Adaptation Plan by December 31, 2018, considering temperature increase scenarios of 2°C, 3°C, and 4°C to outline the risks of overshooting the 2°C goal.
• The Support Cycle should include a package of finance, technology, and capacity building reviewed every five years, including the replenishment of the Green Climate Fund at least every four years.
• To ensure credibility and accountability, the Agreement should include a specific mechanism for facilitating and promoting implementation, which would be operated by an Implementation Committee.
• Equity should be treated as a cross-cutting principle, utilizing a multi-dimensional approach based on common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, considering factors such as historical emissions responsibility, economic capabilities, and vulnerability.

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Chicago

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