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This research paper provides a guide for UNFCCC negotiators, particularly newcomers, on the mechanics of consensus-building and the challenges of multilateral climate negotiations. It combines the perspectives of a seasoned negotiator and a new negotiator to offer practical lessons on trust, transparency, and capacity-building.

This guide, written by Antonio G. M. La Viña and Cecilia Therese T. Guiao for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, provides an introduction to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process. It focuses on the mechanics of consensus-building, offering strategic advice for new negotiators and facilitators to navigate the complex human and political interactions required to reach international agreements.

This policy brief summarizes an October 2012 event hosted by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and PwC, where seven experts proposed strategies to improve consensus-building and cooperation within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations.