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The document examines the relationship between the Paris Agreement and aviation emissions, asserting that the ICAO's goal of stabilizing net emissions at 2020 levels is inconsistent with the Paris Agreement's objective to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C or well below 2°C. It notes that while the Paris Agreement covers all anthropogenic emissions, it does not specify how to address international transport, leaving a gap that the ICAO's GMBM must fill. The briefing emphasizes that domestic aviation emissions fall under nationally determined contributions (NDCs), which account for one third of total aviation emissions. It further highlights that Article 6 of the Paris Agreement provides essential frameworks for the environmental integrity of carbon markets, which are critical since the GMBM relies heavily on offsets. The document concludes that ICAO member states, all of whom are parties to the Paris Agreement, must ensure the GMBM reflects the Agreement's spirit of increasing ambition over time.

Argentina is uniquely positioned to lead the global market in deforestation and conversion-free (DCF) beef due to its existing national traceability systems and strong market position, particularly with China. By integrating its cattle movement monitoring with the Forest Law's satellite-based Early Warning System, Argentina could provide credible DCF exports. This approach would help the country meet Paris Agreement commitments, attract trade finance from European and Chinese markets, and protect critical ecosystems like the Gran Chaco. While challenges include the lack of price premiums for DCF products and the need for an interoperable data platform, the model offers a scalable alternative to fragmented company-led sustainability commitments.