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2 | ##·Preamble | 1 | ##·Preamble |
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4 | The·Parties·to·this·Agreement, | 3 | *The·Parties·to·this·Agreement*, |
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6 | *Being*·Parties·to·the·United·Nations·Framework·Convention·on·Climate·Change,·hereinafter·referred·to·as·"the·Convention", | 5 | *Being*·Parties·to·the·United·Nations·Framework·Convention·on·Climate·Change,·hereinafter·referred·to·as·"the·Convention", |
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8 | *Pursuant*·to·the·Durban·Platform·for·Enhanced·Action·established·by·decision·1/CP.17·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·to·the·Convention·at·its·seventeenth·session, | 7 | *Pursuant*·to·the·Durban·Platform·for·Enhanced·Action·established·by·decision·1/CP.17·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·to·the·Convention·at·its·seventeenth·session, |
9 | | 8 | |
10 | *In·pursuit*·of·the·objective·of·the·Convention,·and·being·guided·by·its·principles,·including·the·principle·of·equity·and·common·but·differentiated·responsibilities·and·respective·capabilities,·in·the·light·of·different·national·circumstances, | 9 | *In·pursuit*·of·the·objective·of·the·Convention,·and·being·guided·by·its·principles,·including·the·principle·of·equity·and·common·but·differentiated·responsibilities·and·respective·capabilities,·in·the·light·of·different·national·circumstances, |
11 | | 10 | |
12 | *Recognizing*·the·need·for·an·effective·and·progressive·response·to·the·urgent·threat·of·climate·change·on·the·basis·of·the·best·available·scientific·knowledge, | 11 | *Recognizing*·the·need·for·an·effective·and·progressive·response·to·the·urgent·threat·of·climate·change·on·the·basis·of·the·best·available·scientific·knowledge, |
13 | | 12 | |
14 | *Also·recognizing*·the·specific·needs·and·special·circumstances·of·developing·country·Parties,·especially·those·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change,·as·provided·for·in·the·Convention, | 13 | *Also·recognizing*·the·specific·needs·and·special·circumstances·of·developing·country·Parties,·especially·those·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change,·as·provided·for·in·the·Convention, |
15 | | 14 | |
16 | *Taking·full·account*·of·the·specific·needs·and·special·situations·of·the·least·developed·countries·with·regard·to·funding·and·transfer·of·technology, | 15 | *Taking·full·account*·of·the·specific·needs·and·special·situations·of·the·least·developed·countries·with·regard·to·funding·and·transfer·of·technology, |
17 | | 16 | |
18 | *Recognizing*·that·Parties·may·be·affected·not·only·by·climate·change,·but·also·by·the·impacts·of·the·measures·taken·in·response·to·it, | 17 | *Recognizing*·that·Parties·may·be·affected·not·only·by·climate·change,·but·also·by·the·impacts·of·the·measures·taken·in·response·to·it, |
19 | | 18 | |
20 | *Emphasizing*·the·intrinsic·relationship·that·climate·change·actions,·responses·and·impacts·have·with·equitable·access·to·sustainable·development·and·eradication·of·poverty, | 19 | *Emphasizing*·the·intrinsic·relationship·that·climate·change·actions,·responses·and·impacts·have·with·equitable·access·to·sustainable·development·and·eradication·of·poverty, |
21 | | 20 | |
22 | *Recognizing*·the·fundamental·priority·of·safeguarding·food·security·and·ending·hunger,·and·the·particular·vulnerabilities·of·food·production·systems·to·the·adverse·impacts·of·climate·change, | 21 | *Recognizing*·the·fundamental·priority·of·safeguarding·food·security·and·ending·hunger,·and·the·particular·vulnerabilities·of·food·production·systems·to·the·adverse·impacts·of·climate·change, |
23 | | 22 | |
24 | *Taking·into·account*·the·imperatives·of·a·just·transition·of·the·workforce·and·the·creation·of·decent·work·and·quality·jobs·in·accordance·with·nationally·defined·development·priorities, | 23 | *Taking·into·account*·the·imperatives·of·a·just·transition·of·the·workforce·and·the·creation·of·decent·work·and·quality·jobs·in·accordance·with·nationally·defined·development·priorities, |
25 | | 24 | |
26 | *Acknowledging*·that·climate·change·is·a·common·concern·of·humankind,·Parties·should,·when·taking·action·to·address·climate·change,·respect,·promote·and·consider·their·respective·obligations·on·human·rights,·the·right·to·health,·the·rights·of·indigenous·peoples,·local·communities,·migrants,·children,·persons·with·disabilities·and·people·in·vulnerable·situations·and·the·right·to·development,·as·well·as·gender·equality,·empowerment·of·women·and·intergenerational·equity, | 25 | *Acknowledging*·that·climate·change·is·a·common·concern·of·humankind,·Parties·should,·when·taking·action·to·address·climate·change,·respect,·promote·and·consider·their·respective·obligations·on·human·rights,·the·right·to·health,·the·rights·of·indigenous·peoples,·local·communities,·migrants,·children,·persons·with·disabilities·and·people·in·vulnerable·situations·and·the·right·to·development,·as·well·as·gender·equality,·empowerment·of·women·and·intergenerational·equity, |
27 | | 26 | |
28 | *Recognizing*·the·importance·of·the·conservation·and·enhancement,·as·appropriate,·of·sinks·and·reservoirs·of·the·greenhouse·gases·referred·to·in·the·Convention, | 27 | *Recognizing*·the·importance·of·the·conservation·and·enhancement,·as·appropriate,·of·sinks·and·reservoirs·of·the·greenhouse·gases·referred·to·in·the·Convention, |
29 | | 28 | |
30 | *Noting*·the·importance·of·ensuring·the·integrity·of·all·ecosystems,·including·oceans,·and·the·protection·of·biodiversity,·recognized·by·some·cultures·as·Mother·Earth,·and·noting·the·importance·for·some·of·the·concept·of·"climate·justice",·when·taking·action·to·address·climate·change, | 29 | *Noting*·the·importance·of·ensuring·the·integrity·of·all·ecosystems,·including·oceans,·and·the·protection·of·biodiversity,·recognized·by·some·cultures·as·Mother·Earth,·and·noting·the·importance·for·some·of·the·concept·of·"climate·justice",·when·taking·action·to·address·climate·change, |
31 | | 30 | |
32 | *Affirming*·the·importance·of·education,·training,·public·awareness,·public·participation,·public·access·to·information·and·cooperation·at·all·levels·on·the·matters·addressed·in·this·Agreement, | 31 | *Affirming*·the·importance·of·education,·training,·public·awareness,·public·participation,·public·access·to·information·and·cooperation·at·all·levels·on·the·matters·addressed·in·this·Agreement, |
33 | | 32 | |
34 | *Recognizing*·the·importance·of·the·engagements·of·all·levels·of·government·and·various·actors,·in·accordance·with·respective·national·legislations·of·Parties,·in·addressing·climate·change, | 33 | *Recognizing*·the·importance·of·the·engagements·of·all·levels·of·government·and·various·actors,·in·accordance·with·respective·national·legislations·of·Parties,·in·addressing·climate·change, |
35 | | 34 | |
36 | *Also·recognizing*·that·sustainable·lifestyles·and·sustainable·patterns·of·consumption·and·production,·with·developed·country·Parties·taking·the·lead,·play·an·important·role·in·addressing·climate·change, | 35 | *Also·recognizing*·that·sustainable·lifestyles·and·sustainable·patterns·of·consumption·and·production,·with·developed·country·Parties·taking·the·lead,·play·an·important·role·in·addressing·climate·change, |
37 | | 36 | |
38 | Have·agreed·as·follows: | 37 | Have·agreed·as·follows: |
39 | | 38 | |
40 | ##·Article·1 | 39 | ##·Article·1 |
41 | | 40 | |
42 | For·the·purposes·of·this·Agreement,·all·definitions·contained·in·Article·1·of·the·Convention·apply.·In·addition: | 41 | For·the·purpose·of·this·Agreement,·the·definitions·contained·in·Article·1·of·the·Convention·shall·apply.·In·addition: |
43 | | 42 | |
44 | 1.·"Convention"·means·the·United·Nations·Framework·Convention·on·Climate·Change,·adopted·in·New·York·on·9·May·1992. | 43 | 1.·"Convention"·means·the·United·Nations·Framework·Convention·on·Climate·Change,·adopted·in·New·York·on·9·May·1992; |
45 | 2.·"Conference·of·the·Parties"·means·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·to·the·Convention. | 44 | 2.·"Conference·of·the·Parties"·means·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·to·the·Convention; |
46 | 3.·"Party"·means·a·Party·to·this·Agreement | 45 | 3.·"Party"·means·a·Party·to·this·Agreement. |
47 | | 46 | |
48 | ##·Article·2 | 47 | ##·Article·2 |
49 | | 48 | |
50 | 1.·This·Agreement,·in·enhancing·the·implementation·of·the·Convention,·including·its·objective,·aims·to·strengthen·the·global·response·to·the·threat·of·climate·change,·in·the·context·of·sustainable·development·and·efforts·to·eradicate·poverty,·including·by: | 49 | 1.·This·Agreement,·in·enhancing·the·implementation·of·the·Convention,·including·its·objective,·aims·to·strengthen·the·global·response·to·the·threat·of·climate·change,·in·the·context·of·sustainable·development·and·efforts·to·eradicate·poverty,·including·by: |
51 | | 50 | |
52 | ····1.·Holding·the·increase·in·the·global·average·temperature·to·well·below·2·°C·above·pre-industrial·levels·and·to·pursue·efforts·to·limit·the·temperature·increase·to·1.5·°C·above·pre-industrial·levels,·recognizing·that·this·would·significantly·reduce·the·risks·and·impacts·of·climate·change; | 51 | ····1.·Holding·the·increase·in·the·global·average·temperature·to·well·below·2·°C·above·pre-industrial·levels·and·pursuing·efforts·to·limit·the·temperature·increase·to·1.5·°C·above·pre-industrial·levels,·recognizing·that·this·would·significantly·reduce·the·risks·and·impacts·of·climate·change; |
53 | ····2.·Increasing·the·ability·to·adapt·to·the·adverse·impacts·of·climate·change·and·foster·climate·resilience·and·low·greenhouse·gas·emissions·development,·in·a·manner·that·does·not·threaten·food·production; | 52 | ····2.·Increasing·the·ability·to·adapt·to·the·adverse·impacts·of·climate·change·and·foster·climate·resilience·and·low·greenhouse·gas·emissions·development,·in·a·manner·that·does·not·threaten·food·production;·and |
54 | ····3.·Making·finance·flows·consistent·with·a·pathway·towards·low·greenhouse·gas·emissions·and·climate-resilient·development. | 53 | ····3.·Making·finance·flows·consistent·with·a·pathway·towards·low·greenhouse·gas·emissions·and·climate-resilient·development. |
55 | | 54 | |
56 | 2.·This·Agreement·will·be·implemented·to·reflect·equity·and·the·principle·of·common·but·differentiated·responsibilities·and·respective·capabilities,·in·the·light·of·different·national·circumstances. | 55 | 2.·This·Agreement·will·be·implemented·to·reflect·equity·and·the·principle·of·common·but·differentiated·responsibilities·and·respective·capabilities,·in·the·light·of·different·national·circumstances. |
57 | | 56 | |
58 | ##·Article·3 | 57 | ##·Article·3 |
59 | | 58 | |
60 | As·nationally·determined·contributions·to·the·global·response·to·climate·change,·all·Parties·are·to·undertake·and·communicate·ambitious·efforts·as·defined·in·Articles·4,·7,·9,·10,·11·and·13·with·the·view·to·achieving·the·purpose·of·this·Agreement·as·set·out·in·Article·2.·The·efforts·of·all·Parties·will·represent·a·progression·over·time,·while·recognizing·the·need·to·support·developing·country·Parties·for·the·effective·implementation·of·this·Agreement. | 59 | As·nationally·determined·contributions·to·the·global·response·to·climate·change,·all·Parties·are·to·undertake·and·communicate·ambitious·efforts·as·defined·in·Articles·4,·7,·9,·10,·11·and·13·with·the·view·to·achieving·the·purpose·of·this·Agreement·as·set·out·in·Article·2.·The·efforts·of·all·Parties·will·represent·a·progression·over·time,·while·recognizing·the·need·to·support·developing·country·Parties·for·the·effective·implementation·of·this·Agreement. |
61 | | 60 | |
62 | ##·Article·4 | 61 | ##·Article·4 |
63 | | 62 | |
64 | 1.·In·order·to·achieve·the·long-term·temperature·goal·set·out·in·Article·2,·Parties·aim·to·reach·global·peaking·of·greenhouse·gas·emissions·as·soon·as·possible,·recognizing·that·peaking·will·take·longer·for·developing·country·Parties,·and·to·undertake·rapid·reductions·thereafter·in·accordance·with·best·available·science,·so·as·to·achieve·a·balance·between·anthropogenic·emissions·by·sources·and·removals·by·sinks·of·greenhouse·gases·in·the·second·half·of·this·century,·on·the·basis·of·equity,·and·in·the·context·of·sustainable·development·and·efforts·to·eradicate·poverty. | 63 | 1.·In·order·to·achieve·the·long-term·temperature·goal·set·out·in·Article·2,·Parties·aim·to·reach·global·peaking·of·greenhouse·gas·emissions·as·soon·as·possible,·recognizing·that·peaking·will·take·longer·for·developing·country·Parties,·and·to·undertake·rapid·reductions·thereafter·in·accordance·with·best·available·science,·so·as·to·achieve·a·balance·between·anthropogenic·emissions·by·sources·and·removals·by·sinks·of·greenhouse·gases·in·the·second·half·of·this·century,·on·the·basis·of·equity,·and·in·the·context·of·sustainable·development·and·efforts·to·eradicate·poverty. |
65 | | 64 | |
66 | 2.·Each·Party·shall·prepare,·communicate·and·maintain·successive·nationally·determined·contributions·that·it·intends·to·achieve.·Parties·shall·pursue·domestic·mitigation·measures,·with·the·aim·of·achieving·the·objectives·of·such·contributions. | 65 | 2.·Each·Party·shall·prepare,·communicate·and·maintain·successive·nationally·determined·contributions·that·it·intends·to·achieve.·Parties·shall·pursue·domestic·mitigation·measures,·with·the·aim·of·achieving·the·objectives·of·such·contributions. |
67 | | 66 | |
68 | 3.·Each·Party's·successive·nationally·determined·contribution·will·represent·a·progression·beyond·the·Party's·then·current·nationally·determined·contribution·and·reflect·its·highest·possible·ambition,·reflecting·its·common·but·differentiated·responsibilities·and·respective·capabilities,·in·the·light·of·different·national·circumstances. | 67 | 3.·Each·Party's·successive·nationally·determined·contribution·will·represent·a·progression·beyond·the·Party's·then·current·nationally·determined·contribution·and·reflect·its·highest·possible·ambition,·reflecting·its·common·but·differentiated·responsibilities·and·respective·capabilities,·in·the·light·of·different·national·circumstances. |
69 | | 68 | |
70 | 4.·Developed·country·Parties·should·continue·taking·the·lead·by·undertaking·economy-wide·absolute·emission·reduction·targets.·Developing·country·Parties·should·continue·enhancing·their·mitigation·efforts,·and·are·encouraged·to·move·over·time·towards·economy-wide·emission·reduction·or·limitation·targets·in·the·light·of·different·national·circumstances. | 69 | 4.·Developed·country·Parties·should·continue·taking·the·lead·by·undertaking·economy-wide·absolute·emission·reduction·targets.·Developing·country·Parties·should·continue·enhancing·their·mitigation·efforts,·and·are·encouraged·to·move·over·time·towards·economy-wide·emission·reduction·or·limitation·targets·in·the·light·of·different·national·circumstances. |
71 | | 70 | |
72 | 5.·Support·shall·be·provided·to·developing·country·Parties·for·the·implementation·of·this·Article,·in·accordance·with·Articles·9,·10·and·11,·recognizing·that·enhanced·support·for·developing·country·Parties·will·allow·for·higher·ambition·in·their·actions. | 71 | 5.·Support·shall·be·provided·to·developing·country·Parties·for·the·implementation·of·this·Article,·in·accordance·with·Articles·9,·10·and·11,·recognizing·that·enhanced·support·for·developing·country·Parties·will·allow·for·higher·ambition·in·their·actions. |
73 | | 72 | |
74 | 6.·The·least·developed·countries·and·small·island·developing·States·may·prepare·and·communicate·strategies,·plans·and·actions·for·low·greenhouse·gas·emissions·development·reflecting·their·special·circumstances. | 73 | 6.·The·least·developed·countries·and·small·island·developing·States·may·prepare·and·communicate·strategies,·plans·and·actions·for·low·greenhouse·gas·emissions·development·reflecting·their·special·circumstances. |
75 | | 74 | |
76 | 7.·Mitigation·co-benefits·resulting·from·Parties'·adaptation·actions·and/or·economic·diversification·plans·can·contribute·to·mitigation·outcomes·under·this·Article. | 75 | 7.·Mitigation·co-benefits·resulting·from·Parties'·adaptation·actions·and/or·economic·diversification·plans·can·contribute·to·mitigation·outcomes·under·this·Article. |
77 | | 76 | |
78 | 8.·In·communicating·their·nationally·determined·contributions,·all·Parties·shall·provide·the·information·necessary·for·clarity,·transparency·and·understanding·in·accordance·with·decision·1/CP.21·and·any·relevant·decisions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement. | 77 | 8.·In·communicating·their·nationally·determined·contributions,·all·Parties·shall·provide·the·information·necessary·for·clarity,·transparency·and·understanding·in·accordance·with·decision·1/CP.21·and·any·relevant·decisions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
79 | | 78 | |
80 | 9.·Each·Party·shall·communicate·a·nationally·determined·contribution·every·five·years·in·accordance·with·decision·1/CP.21·and·any·relevant·decisions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·and·be·informed·by·the·outcomes·of·the·global·stocktake·referred·to·in·Article·14. | 79 | 9.·Each·Party·shall·communicate·a·nationally·determined·contribution·every·five·years·in·accordance·with·decision·1/CP.21·and·any·relevant·decisions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·and·be·informed·by·the·outcomes·of·the·global·stocktake·referred·to·in·Article·14. |
81 | | 80 | |
82 | 10.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall·consider·common·time·frames·for·nationally·determined·contributions·at·its·first·session. | 81 | 10.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall·consider·common·time·frames·for·nationally·determined·contributions·at·its·first·session. |
83 | | 82 | |
84 | 11.·A·Party·may·at·any·time·adjust·its·existing·nationally·determined·contribution·with·a·view·to·enhancing·its·level·of·ambition,·in·accordance·with·guidance·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement. | 83 | 11.·A·Party·may·at·any·time·adjust·its·existing·nationally·determined·contribution·with·a·view·to·enhancing·its·level·of·ambition,·in·accordance·with·guidance·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
85 | | 84 | |
86 | 12.·Nationally·determined·contributions·communicated·by·Parties·shall·be·recorded·in·a·public·registry·maintained·by·the·secretariat. | 85 | 12.·Nationally·determined·contributions·communicated·by·Parties·shall·be·recorded·in·a·public·registry·maintained·by·the·secretariat. |
87 | | 86 | |
88 | 13.·Parties·shall·account·for·their·nationally·determined·contributions.·In·accounting·for·anthropogenic·emissions·and·removals·corresponding·to·their·nationally·determined·contributions,·Parties·shall·promote·environmental·integrity,·transparency,·accuracy,·completeness,·comparability·and·consistency,·and·ensure·the·avoidance·of·double·counting,·in·accordance·with·guidance·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement. | 87 | 13.·Parties·shall·account·for·their·nationally·determined·contributions.·In·accounting·for·anthropogenic·emissions·and·removals·corresponding·to·their·nationally·determined·contributions,·Parties·shall·promote·environmental·integrity,·transparency,·accuracy,·completeness,·comparability·and·consistency,·and·ensure·the·avoidance·of·double·counting,·in·accordance·with·guidance·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
89 | | 88 | |
90 | 14.·In·the·context·of·their·nationally·determined·contributions,·when·recognizing·and·implementing·mitigation·actions·with·respect·to·anthropogenic·emissions·and·removals,·Parties·should·take·into·account,·as·appropriate,·existing·methods·and·guidance·under·the·Convention,·in·the·light·of·the·provisions·of·paragraph·13·of·this·Article. | 89 | 14.·In·the·context·of·their·nationally·determined·contributions,·when·recognizing·and·implementing·mitigation·actions·with·respect·to·anthropogenic·emissions·and·removals,·Parties·should·take·into·account,·as·appropriate,·existing·methods·and·guidance·under·the·Convention,·in·the·light·of·the·provisions·of·paragraph·13·of·this·Article. |
91 | | 90 | |
92 | 15.·Parties·shall·take·into·consideration·in·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement·the·concerns·of·Parties·with·economies·most·affected·by·the·impacts·of·response·measures,·particularly·developing·country·Parties. | 91 | 15.·Parties·shall·take·into·consideration·in·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement·the·concerns·of·Parties·with·economies·most·affected·by·the·impacts·of·response·measures,·particularly·developing·country·Parties. |
93 | | 92 | |
94 | 16.·Parties,·including·regional·economic·integration·organizations·and·their·member·States,·that·have·reached·an·agreement·to·act·jointly·under·paragraph·2·of·this·Article·shall·notify·the·secretariat·of·the·terms·of·that·agreement,·including·the·emission·level·allocated·to·each·Party·within·the·relevant·time·period,·when·they·communicate·their·nationally·determined·contributions.·The·secretariat·shall·in·turn·inform·the·Parties·and·signatories·to·the·Convention·of·the·terms·of·that·agreement. | 93 | 16.·Parties,·including·regional·economic·integration·organizations·and·their·member·States,·that·have·reached·an·agreement·to·act·jointly·under·paragraph·2·of·this·Article·shall·notify·the·secretariat·of·the·terms·of·that·agreement,·including·the·emission·level·allocated·to·each·Party·within·the·relevant·time·period,·when·they·communicate·their·nationally·determined·contributions.·The·secretariat·shall·in·turn·inform·the·Parties·and·signatories·to·the·Convention·of·the·terms·of·that·agreement. |
95 | | 94 | |
96 | 17.·Each·party·to·such·an·agreement·shall·be·responsible·for·its·emission·level·as·set·out·in·the·agreement·referred·to·in·paragraph·16·above·in·accordance·with·paragraphs·13·and·14·of·this·Article·and·Articles·13·and·15. | 95 | 17.·Each·party·to·such·an·agreement·shall·be·responsible·for·its·emission·level·as·set·out·in·the·agreement·referred·to·in·paragraph·16·of·this·Article·in·accordance·with·paragraphs·13·and·14·of·this·Article·and·Articles·13·and·15. |
97 | | 96 | |
98 | 18.·If·Parties·acting·jointly·do·so·in·the·framework·of,·and·together·with,·a·regional·economic·integration·organization·which·is·itself·a·Party·to·this·Agreement,·each·member·State·of·that·regional·economic·integration·organization·individually,·and·together·with·the·regional·economic·integration·organization,·shall·be·responsible·for·its·emission·level·as·set·out·in·the·agreement·communicated·under·paragraph·16·of·this·Article·in·accordance·with·paragraphs·13·and·14·of·this·Article·and·Articles·13·and·15. | 97 | 18.·If·Parties·acting·jointly·do·so·in·the·framework·of,·and·together·with,·a·regional·economic·integration·organization·which·is·itself·a·Party·to·this·Agreement,·each·member·State·of·that·regional·economic·integration·organization·individually,·and·together·with·the·regional·economic·integration·organization,·shall·be·responsible·for·its·emission·level·as·set·out·in·the·agreement·communicated·under·paragraph·16·of·this·Article·in·accordance·with·paragraphs·13·and·14·of·this·Article·and·Articles·13·and·15. |
99 | | 98 | |
100 | 19.·All·Parties·should·strive·to·formulate·and·communicate·long-term·low·greenhouse·gas·emission·development·strategies,·mindful·of·Article·2·taking·into·account·their·common·but·differentiated·responsibilities·and·respective·capabilities,·in·the·light·of·different·national·circumstances. | 99 | 19.·All·Parties·should·strive·to·formulate·and·communicate·long-term·low·greenhouse·gas·emission·development·strategies,·mindful·of·Article·2·taking·into·account·their·common·but·differentiated·responsibilities·and·respective·capabilities,·in·the·light·of·different·national·circumstances. |
101 | | 100 | |
102 | ##·Article·5 | 101 | ##·Article·5 |
103 | | 102 | |
104 | 1.·Parties·should·take·action·to·conserve·and·enhance,·as·appropriate,·sinks·and·reservoirs·of·greenhouse·gases·as·referred·to·in·Article·4,·paragraph·1(d),·of·the·Convention,·including·forests. | 103 | 1.·Parties·should·take·action·to·conserve·and·enhance,·as·appropriate,·sinks·and·reservoirs·of·greenhouse·gases·as·referred·to·in·Article·4,·paragraph·1(d),·of·the·Convention,·including·forests. |
105 | | 104 | |
106 | 2.·Parties·are·encouraged·to·take·action·to·implement·and·support,·including·through·results-based·payments,·the·existing·framework·as·set·out·in·related·guidance·and·decisions·already·agreed·under·the·Convention·for:·policy·approaches·and·positive·incentives·for·activities·relating·to·reducing·emissions·from·deforestation·and·forest·degradation,·and·the·role·of·conservation,·sustainable·management·of·forests·and·enhancement·of·forest·carbon·stocks·in·developing·countries;·and·alternative·policy·approaches,·such·as·joint·mitigation·and·adaptation·approaches·for·the·integral·and·sustainable·management·of·forests,·while·reaffirming·the·importance·of·incentivizing,·as·appropriate,·non-carbon·benefits·associated·with·such·approaches. | 105 | 2.·Parties·are·encouraged·to·take·action·to·implement·and·support,·including·through·results-based·payments,·the·existing·framework·as·set·out·in·related·guidance·and·decisions·already·agreed·under·the·Convention·for:·policy·approaches·and·positive·incentives·for·activities·relating·to·reducing·emissions·from·deforestation·and·forest·degradation,·and·the·role·of·conservation,·sustainable·management·of·forests·and·enhancement·of·forest·carbon·stocks·in·developing·countries;·and·alternative·policy·approaches,·such·as·joint·mitigation·and·adaptation·approaches·for·the·integral·and·sustainable·management·of·forests,·while·reaffirming·the·importance·of·incentivizing,·as·appropriate,·non-carbon·benefits·associated·with·such·approaches. |
107 | | 106 | |
108 | ##·Article·6 | 107 | ##·Article·6 |
109 | | 108 | |
110 | 1.·Parties·recognize·that·some·Parties·choose·to·pursue·voluntary·cooperation·in·the·implementation·of·their·nationally·determined·contributions·to·allow·for·higher·ambition·in·their·mitigation·and·adaptation·actions·and·to·promote·sustainable·development·and·environmental·integrity. | 109 | 1.·Parties·recognize·that·some·Parties·choose·to·pursue·voluntary·cooperation·in·the·implementation·of·their·nationally·determined·contributions·to·allow·for·higher·ambition·in·their·mitigation·and·adaptation·actions·and·to·promote·sustainable·development·and·environmental·integrity. |
111 | | 110 | |
112 | 2.·Parties·shall,·where·engaging·on·a·voluntary·basis·in·cooperative·approaches·that·involve·the·use·of·internationally·transferred·mitigation·outcomes·towards·nationally·determined·contributions,·promote·sustainable·development·and·ensure·environmental·integrity·and·transparency,·including·in·governance,·and·shall·apply·robust·accounting·to·ensure,·inter·alia,·the·avoidance·of·double·counting,·consistent·with·guidance·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement. | 111 | 2.·Parties·shall,·where·engaging·on·a·voluntary·basis·in·cooperative·approaches·that·involve·the·use·of·internationally·transferred·mitigation·outcomes·towards·nationally·determined·contributions,·promote·sustainable·development·and·ensure·environmental·integrity·and·transparency,·including·in·governance,·and·shall·apply·robust·accounting·to·ensure,·inter·alia,·the·avoidance·of·double·counting,·consistent·with·guidance·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
113 | | 112 | |
114 | 3.·The·use·of·internationally·transferred·mitigation·outcomes·to·achieve·nationally·determined·contributions·under·this·Agreement·shall·be·voluntary·and·authorized·by·participating·Parties. | 113 | 3.·The·use·of·internationally·transferred·mitigation·outcomes·to·achieve·nationally·determined·contributions·under·this·Agreement·shall·be·voluntary·and·authorized·by·participating·Parties. |
115 | | 114 | |
116 | 4.·A·mechanism·to·contribute·to·the·mitigation·of·greenhouse·gas·emissions·and·support·sustainable·development·is·hereby·established·under·the·authority·and·guidance·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·for·use·by·Parties·on·a·voluntary·basis.·It·shall·be·supervised·by·a·body·designated·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement,·and·shall·aim: | 115 | 4.·A·mechanism·to·contribute·to·the·mitigation·of·greenhouse·gas·emissions·and·support·sustainable·development·is·hereby·established·under·the·authority·and·guidance·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·for·use·by·Parties·on·a·voluntary·basis.·It·shall·be·supervised·by·a·body·designated·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement,·and·shall·aim: |
117 | | 116 | |
118 | ····1.·To·promote·the·mitigation·of·greenhouse·gas·emissions·while·fostering·sustainable·development; | 117 | ····1.·To·promote·the·mitigation·of·greenhouse·gas·emissions·while·fostering·sustainable·development; |
119 | | 118 | |
120 | ····2.·To·incentivize·and·facilitate·participation·in·the·mitigation·of·greenhouse·gas·emissions·by·public·and·private·entities·authorized·by·a·Party; | 119 | ····2.·To·incentivize·and·facilitate·participation·in·the·mitigation·of·greenhouse·gas·emissions·by·public·and·private·entities·authorized·by·a·Party; |
121 | | 120 | |
122 | ····3.·To·contribute·to·the·reduction·of·emission·levels·in·the·host·Party,·which·will·benefit·from·mitigation·activities·resulting·in·emission·reductions·that·can·also·be·used·by·another·Party·to·fulfil·its·nationally·determined·contribution;·and | 121 | ····3.·To·contribute·to·the·reduction·of·emission·levels·in·the·host·Party,·which·will·benefit·from·mitigation·activities·resulting·in·emission·reductions·that·can·also·be·used·by·another·Party·to·fulfil·its·nationally·determined·contribution;·and |
123 | | 122 | |
124 | ····4.·To·deliver·an·overall·mitigation·in·global·emissions. | 123 | ····4.·To·deliver·an·overall·mitigation·in·global·emissions. |
125 | | 124 | |
126 | 5.·Emission·reductions·resulting·from·the·mechanism·referred·to·in·paragraph·4·of·this·Article·shall·not·be·used·to·demonstrate·achievement·of·the·host·Party's·nationally·determined·contribution·if·used·by·another·Party·to·demonstrate·achievement·of·its·nationally·determined·contribution. | 125 | 5.·Emission·reductions·resulting·from·the·mechanism·referred·to·in·paragraph·4·of·this·Article·shall·not·be·used·to·demonstrate·achievement·of·the·host·Party's·nationally·determined·contribution·if·used·by·another·Party·to·demonstrate·achievement·of·its·nationally·determined·contribution. |
127 | | 126 | |
128 | 6.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall·ensure·that·a·share·of·the·proceeds·from·activities·under·the·mechanism·referred·to·in·paragraph·4·of·this·Article·is·used·to·cover·administrative·expenses·as·well·as·to·assist·developing·country·Parties·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change·to·meet·the·costs·of·adaptation. | 127 | 6.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall·ensure·that·a·share·of·the·proceeds·from·activities·under·the·mechanism·referred·to·in·paragraph·4·of·this·Article·is·used·to·cover·administrative·expenses·as·well·as·to·assist·developing·country·Parties·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change·to·meet·the·costs·of·adaptation. |
129 | | 128 | |
130 | 7.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall·adopt·rules,·modalities·and·procedures·for·the·mechanism·referred·to·in·paragraph·4·of·this·Article·at·its·first·session. | 129 | 7.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall·adopt·rules,·modalities·and·procedures·for·the·mechanism·referred·to·in·paragraph·4·of·this·Article·at·its·first·session. |
131 | | 130 | |
132 | 8.·Parties·recognize·the·importance·of·integrated,·holistic·and·balanced·non-market·approaches·being·available·to·Parties·to·assist·in·the·implementation·of·their·nationally·determined·contributions,·in·the·context·of·sustainable·development·and·poverty·eradication,·in·a·coordinated·and·effective·manner,·including·through,·inter·alia,·mitigation,·adaptation,·finance,·technology·transfer·and·capacity-building,·as·appropriate.·These·approaches·shall·aim·to: | 131 | 8.·Parties·recognize·the·importance·of·integrated,·holistic·and·balanced·non-market·approaches·being·available·to·Parties·to·assist·in·the·implementation·of·their·nationally·determined·contributions,·in·the·context·of·sustainable·development·and·poverty·eradication,·in·a·coordinated·and·effective·manner,·including·through,·inter·alia,·mitigation,·adaptation,·finance,·technology·transfer·and·capacity-building,·as·appropriate.·These·approaches·shall·aim·to: |
133 | | 132 | |
134 | ····1.·Promote·mitigation·and·adaptation·ambition; | 133 | ····1.·Promote·mitigation·and·adaptation·ambition; |
135 | ····2.·Enhance·public·and·private·sector·participation·in·the·implementation·of·nationally·determined·contributions;·and | 134 | ····2.·Enhance·public·and·private·sector·participation·in·the·implementation·of·nationally·determined·contributions;·and |
136 | ····3.·Enable·opportunities·for·coordination·across·instruments·and·relevant·institutional·arrangements. | 135 | ····3.·Enable·opportunities·for·coordination·across·instruments·and·relevant·institutional·arrangements. |
137 | | 136 | |
138 | 9.·A·framework·for·non-market·approaches·to·sustainable·development·is·hereby·defined·to·promote·the·nonmarket·approaches·referred·to·in·paragraph·8·of·this·Article. | 137 | 9.·A·framework·for·non-market·approaches·to·sustainable·development·is·hereby·defined·to·promote·the·non-market·approaches·referred·to·in·paragraph·8·of·this·Article. |
139 | | 138 | |
140 | ##·Article·7 | 139 | ##·Article·7 |
141 | | 140 | |
142 | 1.·Parties·hereby·establish·the·global·goal·on·adaptation·of·enhancing·adaptive·capacity,·strengthening·resilience·and·reducing·vulnerability·to·climate·change,·with·a·view·to·contributing·to·sustainable·development·and·ensuring·an·adequate·adaptation·response·in·the·context·of·the·temperature·goal·referred·to·in·Article·2. | 141 | 1.·Parties·hereby·establish·the·global·goal·on·adaptation·of·enhancing·adaptive·capacity,·strengthening·resilience·and·reducing·vulnerability·to·climate·change,·with·a·view·to·contributing·to·sustainable·development·and·ensuring·an·adequate·adaptation·response·in·the·context·of·the·temperature·goal·referred·to·in·Article·2. |
143 | | 142 | |
144 | 2.·Parties·recognize·that·adaptation·is·a·global·challenge·faced·by·all·with·local,·subnational,·national,·regional·and·international·dimensions,·and·that·it·is·a·key·component·of·and·makes·a·contribution·to·the·long-term·global·response·to·climate·change·to·protect·people,·livelihoods·and·ecosystems,·taking·into·account·the·urgent·and·immediate·needs·of·those·developing·country·Parties·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change. | 143 | 2.·Parties·recognize·that·adaptation·is·a·global·challenge·faced·by·all·with·local,·subnational,·national,·regional·and·international·dimensions,·and·that·it·is·a·key·component·of·and·makes·a·contribution·to·the·long-term·global·response·to·climate·change·to·protect·people,·livelihoods·and·ecosystems,·taking·into·account·the·urgent·and·immediate·needs·of·those·developing·country·Parties·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change. |
145 | | 144 | |
146 | 3.·The·adaptation·efforts·of·developing·country·Parties·shall·be·recognized,·in·accordance·with·the·modalities·to·be·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·at·its·first·session. | 145 | 3.·The·adaptation·efforts·of·developing·country·Parties·shall·be·recognized,·in·accordance·with·the·modalities·to·be·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·at·its·first·session. |
147 | | 146 | |
148 | 4.·Parties·recognize·that·the·current·need·for·adaptation·is·significant·and·that·greater·levels·of·mitigation·can·reduce·the·need·for·additional·adaptation·efforts,·and·that·greater·adaptation·needs·can·involve·greater·adaptation·costs. | 147 | 4.·Parties·recognize·that·the·current·need·for·adaptation·is·significant·and·that·greater·levels·of·mitigation·can·reduce·the·need·for·additional·adaptation·efforts,·and·that·greater·adaptation·needs·can·involve·greater·adaptation·costs. |
149 | | 148 | |
150 | 5.·Parties·acknowledge·that·adaptation·action·should·follow·a·country-driven,·gender-responsive,·participatory·and·fully·transparent·approach,·taking·into·consideration·vulnerable·groups,·communities·and·ecosystems,·and·should·be·based·on·and·guided·by·the·best·available·science·and,·as·appropriate,·traditional·knowledge,·knowledge·of·indigenous·peoples·and·local·knowledge·systems,·with·a·view·to·integrating·adaptation·into·relevant·socioeconomic·and·environmental·policies·and·actions,·where·appropriate. | 149 | 5.·Parties·acknowledge·that·adaptation·action·should·follow·a·country-driven,·gender-responsive,·participatory·and·fully·transparent·approach,·taking·into·consideration·vulnerable·groups,·communities·and·ecosystems,·and·should·be·based·on·and·guided·by·the·best·available·science·and,·as·appropriate,·traditional·knowledge,·knowledge·of·indigenous·peoples·and·local·knowledge·systems,·with·a·view·to·integrating·adaptation·into·relevant·socioeconomic·and·environmental·policies·and·actions,·where·appropriate. |
151 | | 150 | |
152 | 6.·Parties·recognize·the·importance·of·support·for·and·international·cooperation·on·adaptation·efforts·and·the·importance·of·taking·into·account·the·needs·of·developing·country·Parties,·especially·those·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change. | 151 | 6.·Parties·recognize·the·importance·of·support·for·and·international·cooperation·on·adaptation·efforts·and·the·importance·of·taking·into·account·the·needs·of·developing·country·Parties,·especially·those·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change. |
153 | | 152 | |
154 | 7.·Parties·should·strengthen·their·cooperation·on·enhancing·action·on·adaptation,·taking·into·account·the·Cancun·Adaptation·Framework,·including·with·regard·to: | 153 | 7.·Parties·should·strengthen·their·cooperation·on·enhancing·action·on·adaptation,·taking·into·account·the·Cancun·Adaptation·Framework,·including·with·regard·to: |
155 | | 154 | |
156 | ····1.·Sharing·information,·good·practices,·experiences·and·lessons·learned,·including,·as·appropriate,·as·these·relate·to·science,·planning,·policies·and·implementation·in·relation·to·adaptation·actions; | 155 | ····1.·Sharing·information,·good·practices,·experiences·and·lessons·learned,·including,·as·appropriate,·as·these·relate·to·science,·planning,·policies·and·implementation·in·relation·to·adaptation·actions; |
157 | ····2.·Strengthening·institutional·arrangements,·including·those·under·the·Convention·that·serve·this·Agreement,·to·support·the·synthesis·of·relevant·information·and·knowledge,·and·the·provision·of·technical·support·and·guidance·to·Parties; | 156 | ····2.·Strengthening·institutional·arrangements,·including·those·under·the·Convention·that·serve·this·Agreement,·to·support·the·synthesis·of·relevant·information·and·knowledge,·and·the·provision·of·technical·support·and·guidance·to·Parties; |
158 | ····3.·Strengthening·scientific·knowledge·on·climate,·including·research,·systematic·observation·of·the·climate·system·and·early·warning·systems,·in·a·manner·that·informs·climate·services·and·supports·decisionmaking; | 157 | ····3.·Strengthening·scientific·knowledge·on·climate,·including·research,·systematic·observation·of·the·climate·system·and·early·warning·systems,·in·a·manner·that·informs·climate·services·and·supports·decision-making; |
159 | ····4.·Assisting·developing·country·Parties·in·identifying·effective·adaptation·practices,·adaptation·needs,·priorities,·support·provided·and·received·for·adaptation·actions·and·efforts,·and·challenges·and·gaps,·in·a·manner·consistent·with·encouraging·good·practices; | 158 | ····4.·Assisting·developing·country·Parties·in·identifying·effective·adaptation·practices,·adaptation·needs,·priorities,·support·provided·and·received·for·adaptation·actions·and·efforts,·and·challenges·and·gaps,·in·a·manner·consistent·with·encouraging·good·practices;·and |
160 | ····5.·Improving·the·effectiveness·and·durability·of·adaptation·actions. | 159 | ····5.·Improving·the·effectiveness·and·durability·of·adaptation·actions. |
161 | | 160 | |
162 | 8.·United·Nations·specialized·organizations·and·agencies·are·encouraged·to·support·the·efforts·of·Parties·to·implement·the·actions·referred·to·in·paragraph·7·of·this·Article,·taking·into·account·the·provisions·of·paragraph·5·of·this·Article. | 161 | 8.·United·Nations·specialized·organizations·and·agencies·are·encouraged·to·support·the·efforts·of·Parties·to·implement·the·actions·referred·to·in·paragraph·7·of·this·Article,·taking·into·account·the·provisions·of·paragraph·5·of·this·Article. |
163 | | 162 | |
164 | 9.·Each·Party·shall,·as·appropriate,·engage·in·adaptation·planning·processes·and·the·implementation·of·actions,·including·the·development·or·enhancement·of·relevant·plans,·policies·and/or·contributions,·which·may·include: | 163 | 9.·Each·Party·shall,·as·appropriate,·engage·in·adaptation·planning·processes·and·the·implementation·of·actions,·including·the·development·or·enhancement·of·relevant·plans,·policies·and/or·contributions,·which·may·include: |
165 | | 164 | |
166 | ····1.·The·implementation·of·adaptation·actions,·undertakings·and/or·efforts; | 165 | ····1.·The·implementation·of·adaptation·actions,·undertakings·and/or·efforts; |
167 | ····2.·The·process·to·formulate·and·implement·national·adaptation·plans; | 166 | ····2.·The·process·to·formulate·and·implement·national·adaptation·plans; |
168 | ····3.·The·assessment·of·climate·change·impacts·and·vulnerability,·with·a·view·to·formulating·nationally·determined·prioritized·actions,·taking·into·account·vulnerable·people,·places·and·ecosystems; | 167 | ····3.·The·assessment·of·climate·change·impacts·and·vulnerability,·with·a·view·to·formulating·nationally·determined·prioritized·actions,·taking·into·account·vulnerable·people,·places·and·ecosystems; |
169 | ····4.·Monitoring·and·evaluating·and·learning·from·adaptation·plans,·policies,·programmes·and·actions;·and | 168 | ····4.·Monitoring·and·evaluating·and·learning·from·adaptation·plans,·policies,·programmes·and·actions;·and |
170 | ····5.·Building·the·resilience·of·socioeconomic·and·ecological·systems,·including·through·economic·diversification·and·sustainable·management·of·natural·resources. | 169 | ····5.·Building·the·resilience·of·socioeconomic·and·ecological·systems,·including·through·economic·diversification·and·sustainable·management·of·natural·resources. |
171 | | 170 | |
172 | 10.·Each·Party·should,·as·appropriate,·submit·and·update·periodically·an·adaptation·communication,·which·may·include·its·priorities,·implementation·and·support·needs,·plans·and·actions,·without·creating·any·additional·burden·for·developing·country·Parties. | 171 | 10.·Each·Party·should,·as·appropriate,·submit·and·update·periodically·an·adaptation·communication,·which·may·include·its·priorities,·implementation·and·support·needs,·plans·and·actions,·without·creating·any·additional·burden·for·developing·country·Parties. |
173 | | 172 | |
174 | 11.·The·adaptation·communication·referred·to·in·paragraph·10·of·this·Article·shall·be,·as·appropriate,·submitted·and·updated·periodically,·as·a·component·of·or·in·conjunction·with·other·communications·or·documents,·including·a·national·adaptation·plan,·a·nationally·determined·contribution·as·referred·to·in·Article·4,·paragraph·2,·and/or·a·national·communication. | 173 | 11.·The·adaptation·communication·referred·to·in·paragraph·10·of·this·Article·shall·be,·as·appropriate,·submitted·and·updated·periodically,·as·a·component·of·or·in·conjunction·with·other·communications·or·documents,·including·a·national·adaptation·plan,·a·nationally·determined·contribution·as·referred·to·in·Article·4,·paragraph·2,·and/or·a·national·communication. |
175 | | 174 | |
176 | 12.·The·adaptation·communications·referred·to·in·paragraph·10·of·this·Article·shall·be·recorded·in·a·public·registry·maintained·by·the·secretariat. | 175 | 12.·The·adaptation·communications·referred·to·in·paragraph·10·of·this·Article·shall·be·recorded·in·a·public·registry·maintained·by·the·secretariat. |
177 | | 176 | |
178 | 13.·Continuous·and·enhanced·international·support·shall·be·provided·to·developing·country·Parties·for·the·implementation·of·paragraphs·7,·9,·10·and·11·of·this·Article,·in·accordance·with·the·provisions·of·Articles·9,·10·and·11. | 177 | 13.·Continuous·and·enhanced·international·support·shall·be·provided·to·developing·country·Parties·for·the·implementation·of·paragraphs·7,·9,·10·and·11·of·this·Article,·in·accordance·with·the·provisions·of·Articles·9,·10·and·11. |
179 | | 178 | |
180 | 14.·The·global·stocktake·referred·to·in·Article·14·shall,·inter·alia: | 179 | 14.·The·global·stocktake·referred·to·in·Article·14·shall,·inter·alia: |
181 | | 180 | |
182 | ····1.·Recognize·adaptation·efforts·of·developing·country·Parties; | 181 | ····1.·Recognize·adaptation·efforts·of·developing·country·Parties; |
183 | ····2.·Enhance·the·implementation·of·adaptation·action·taking·into·account·the·adaptation·communication·referred·to·in·paragraph·10·of·this·Article; | 182 | ····2.·Enhance·the·implementation·of·adaptation·action·taking·into·account·the·adaptation·communication·referred·to·in·paragraph·10·of·this·Article; |
184 | ····3.·Review·the·adequacy·and·effectiveness·of·adaptation·and·support·provided·for·adaptation;·and | 183 | ····3.·Review·the·adequacy·and·effectiveness·of·adaptation·and·support·provided·for·adaptation;·and |
185 | ····4.·Review·the·overall·progress·made·in·achieving·the·global·goal·on·adaptation·referred·to·in·paragraph·1·of·this·Article. | 184 | ····4.·Review·the·overall·progress·made·in·achieving·the·global·goal·on·adaptation·referred·to·in·paragraph·1·of·this·Article. |
186 | | 185 | |
187 | ##·Article·8 | 186 | ##·Article·8 |
188 | | 187 | |
189 | 1.·Parties·recognize·the·importance·of·averting,·minimizing·and·addressing·loss·and·damage·associated·with·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change,·including·extreme·weather·events·and·slow·onset·events,·and·the·role·of·sustainable·development·in·reducing·the·risk·of·loss·and·damage. | 188 | 1.·Parties·recognize·the·importance·of·averting,·minimizing·and·addressing·loss·and·damage·associated·with·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change,·including·extreme·weather·events·and·slow·onset·events,·and·the·role·of·sustainable·development·in·reducing·the·risk·of·loss·and·damage. |
190 | | 189 | |
191 | 2.·The·Warsaw·International·Mechanism·for·Loss·and·Damage·associated·with·Climate·Change·Impacts·shall·be·subject·to·the·authority·and·guidance·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·and·may·be·enhanced·and·strengthened,·as·determined·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement. | 190 | 2.·The·Warsaw·International·Mechanism·for·Loss·and·Damage·associated·with·Climate·Change·Impacts·shall·be·subject·to·the·authority·and·guidance·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·and·may·be·enhanced·and·strengthened,·as·determined·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
192 | | 191 | |
193 | 3.·Parties·should·enhance·understanding,·action·and·support,·including·through·the·Warsaw·International·Mechanism,·as·appropriate,·on·a·cooperative·and·facilitative·basis·with·respect·to·loss·and·damage·associated·with·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change. | 192 | 3.·Parties·should·enhance·understanding,·action·and·support,·including·through·the·Warsaw·International·Mechanism,·as·appropriate,·on·a·cooperative·and·facilitative·basis·with·respect·to·loss·and·damage·associated·with·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change. |
194 | | 193 | |
195 | 4.·Accordingly,·areas·of·cooperation·and·facilitation·to·enhance·understanding,·action·and·support·may·include: | 194 | 4.·Accordingly,·areas·of·cooperation·and·facilitation·to·enhance·understanding,·action·and·support·may·include: |
196 | | 195 | |
197 | ····1.·Early·warning·systems; | 196 | ····1.·Early·warning·systems; |
198 | ····2.·Emergency·preparedness; | 197 | ····2.·Emergency·preparedness; |
199 | ····3.·Slow·onset·events; | 198 | ····3.·Slow·onset·events; |
200 | ····4.·Events·that·may·involve·irreversible·and·permanent·loss·and·damage; | 199 | ····4.·Events·that·may·involve·irreversible·and·permanent·loss·and·damage; |
201 | ····5.·Comprehensive·risk·assessment·and·management; | 200 | ····5.·Comprehensive·risk·assessment·and·management; |
202 | ····6.·Risk·insurance·facilities,·climate·risk·pooling·and·other·insurance·solutions; | 201 | ····6.·Risk·insurance·facilities,·climate·risk·pooling·and·other·insurance·solutions; |
203 | ····7.·Non-economic·losses; | 202 | ····7.·Non-economic·losses;·and |
204 | ····8.·Resilience·of·communities,·livelihoods·and·ecosystems | 203 | ····8.·Resilience·of·communities,·livelihoods·and·ecosystems. |
205 | | 204 | |
206 | 5.·The·Warsaw·International·Mechanism·shall·collaborate·with·existing·bodies·and·expert·groups·under·the·Agreement,·as·well·as·relevant·organizations·and·expert·bodies·outside·the·Agreement. | 205 | 5.·The·Warsaw·International·Mechanism·shall·collaborate·with·existing·bodies·and·expert·groups·under·the·Agreement,·as·well·as·relevant·organizations·and·expert·bodies·outside·the·Agreement. |
207 | | 206 | |
208 | ##·Article·9 | 207 | ##·Article·9 |
209 | | 208 | |
210 | 1.·Developed·country·Parties·shall·provide·financial·resources·to·assist·developing·country·Parties·with·respect·to·both·mitigation·and·adaptation·in·continuation·of·their·existing·obligations·under·the·Convention. | 209 | 1.·Developed·country·Parties·shall·provide·financial·resources·to·assist·developing·country·Parties·with·respect·to·both·mitigation·and·adaptation·in·continuation·of·their·existing·obligations·under·the·Convention. |
211 | | 210 | |
212 | 2.·Other·Parties·are·encouraged·to·provide·or·continue·to·provide·such·support·voluntarily. | 211 | 2.·Other·Parties·are·encouraged·to·provide·or·continue·to·provide·such·support·voluntarily. |
213 | | 212 | |
214 | 3.·As·part·of·a·global·effort,·developed·country·Parties·should·continue·to·take·the·lead·in·mobilizing·climate·finance·from·a·wide·variety·of·sources,·instruments·and·channels,·noting·the·significant·role·of·public·funds,·through·a·variety·of·actions,·including·supporting·country-driven·strategies,·and·taking·into·account·the·needs·and·priorities·of·developing·country·Parties.·Such·mobilization·of·climate·finance·should·represent·a·progression·beyond·previous·efforts. | 213 | 3.·As·part·of·a·global·effort,·developed·country·Parties·should·continue·to·take·the·lead·in·mobilizing·climate·finance·from·a·wide·variety·of·sources,·instruments·and·channels,·noting·the·significant·role·of·public·funds,·through·a·variety·of·actions,·including·supporting·country-driven·strategies,·and·taking·into·account·the·needs·and·priorities·of·developing·country·Parties.·Such·mobilization·of·climate·finance·should·represent·a·progression·beyond·previous·efforts. |
215 | | 214 | |
216 | 4.·The·provision·of·scaled-up·financial·resources·should·aim·to·achieve·a·balance·between·adaptation·and·mitigation,·taking·into·account·country-driven·strategies,·and·the·priorities·and·needs·of·developing·country·Parties,·especially·those·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change·and·have·significant·capacity·constraints,·such·as·the·least·developed·countries·and·small·island·developing·States,·considering·the·need·for·public·and·grant-based·resources·for·adaptation. | 215 | 4.·The·provision·of·scaled-up·financial·resources·should·aim·to·achieve·a·balance·between·adaptation·and·mitigation,·taking·into·account·country-driven·strategies,·and·the·priorities·and·needs·of·developing·country·Parties,·especially·those·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change·and·have·significant·capacity·constraints,·such·as·the·least·developed·countries·and·small·island·developing·States,·considering·the·need·for·public·and·grant-based·resources·for·adaptation. |
217 | | 216 | |
218 | 5.·Developed·country·Parties·shall·biennially·communicate·indicative·quantitative·and·qualitative·information·related·to·paragraphs·1·and·3·of·this·Article,·as·applicable,·including,·as·available,·projected·levels·of·public·financial·resources·to·be·provided·to·developing·country·Parties.·Other·Parties·providing·resources·are·encouraged·to·communicate·biennially·such·information·on·a·voluntary·basis. | 217 | 5.·Developed·country·Parties·shall·biennially·communicate·indicative·quantitative·and·qualitative·information·related·to·paragraphs·1·and·3·of·this·Article,·as·applicable,·including,·as·available,·projected·levels·of·public·financial·resources·to·be·provided·to·developing·country·Parties.·Other·Parties·providing·resources·are·encouraged·to·communicate·biennially·such·information·on·a·voluntary·basis. |
219 | | 218 | |
220 | 6.·The·global·stocktake·referred·to·in·Article·14·shall·take·into·account·the·relevant·information·provided·by·developed·country·Parties·and/or·Agreement·bodies·on·efforts·related·to·climate·finance. | 219 | 6.·The·global·stocktake·referred·to·in·Article·14·shall·take·into·account·the·relevant·information·provided·by·developed·country·Parties·and/or·Agreement·bodies·on·efforts·related·to·climate·finance. |
221 | | 220 | |
222 | 7.·Developed·country·Parties·shall·provide·transparent·and·consistent·information·on·support·for·developing·country·Parties·provided·and·mobilized·through·public·interventions·biennially·in·accordance·with·the·modalities,·procedures·and·guidelines·to·be·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement,·at·its·first·session,·as·stipulated·in·Article·13,·paragraph·13.·Other·Parties·are·encouraged·to·do·so. | 221 | 7.·Developed·country·Parties·shall·provide·transparent·and·consistent·information·on·support·for·developing·country·Parties·provided·and·mobilized·through·public·interventions·biennially·in·accordance·with·the·modalities,·procedures·and·guidelines·to·be·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement,·at·its·first·session,·as·stipulated·in·Article·13,·paragraph·13.·Other·Parties·are·encouraged·to·do·so. |
223 | | 222 | |
224 | 8.·The·Financial·Mechanism·of·the·Convention,·including·its·operating·entities,·shall·serve·as·the·financial·mechanism·of·this·Agreement. | 223 | 8.·The·Financial·Mechanism·of·the·Convention,·including·its·operating·entities,·shall·serve·as·the·financial·mechanism·of·this·Agreement. |
225 | | 224 | |
226 | 9.·The·institutions·serving·this·Agreement,·including·the·operating·entities·of·the·Financial·Mechanism·of·the·Convention,·shall·aim·to·ensure·efficient·access·to·financial·resources·through·simplified·approval·procedures·and·enhanced·readiness·support·for·developing·country·Parties,·in·particular·for·the·least·developed·countries·and·small·island·developing·States,·in·the·context·of·their·national·climate·strategies·and·plans. | 225 | 9.·The·institutions·serving·this·Agreement,·including·the·operating·entities·of·the·Financial·Mechanism·of·the·Convention,·shall·aim·to·ensure·efficient·access·to·financial·resources·through·simplified·approval·procedures·and·enhanced·readiness·support·for·developing·country·Parties,·in·particular·for·the·least·developed·countries·and·small·island·developing·States,·in·the·context·of·their·national·climate·strategies·and·plans. |
227 | | 226 | |
228 | ##·Article·10 | 227 | ##·Article·10 |
229 | | 228 | |
230 | 1.·Parties·share·a·long-term·vision·on·the·importance·of·fully·realizing·technology·development·and·transfer·in·order·to·improve·resilience·to·climate·change·and·to·reduce·greenhouse·gas·emissions. | 229 | 1.·Parties·share·a·long-term·vision·on·the·importance·of·fully·realizing·technology·development·and·transfer·in·order·to·improve·resilience·to·climate·change·and·to·reduce·greenhouse·gas·emissions. |
231 | | 230 | |
232 | 2.·Parties,·noting·the·importance·of·technology·for·the·implementation·of·mitigation·and·adaptation·actions·under·this·Agreement·and·recognizing·existing·technology·deployment·and·dissemination·efforts,·shall·strengthen·cooperative·action·on·technology·development·and·transfer. | 231 | 2.·Parties,·noting·the·importance·of·technology·for·the·implementation·of·mitigation·and·adaptation·actions·under·this·Agreement·and·recognizing·existing·technology·deployment·and·dissemination·efforts,·shall·strengthen·cooperative·action·on·technology·development·and·transfer. |
233 | | 232 | |
234 | 3.·The·Technology·Mechanism·established·under·the·Convention·shall·serve·this·Agreement | 233 | 3.·The·Technology·Mechanism·established·under·the·Convention·shall·serve·this·Agreement. |
235 | | 234 | |
236 | 4.·A·technology·framework·is·hereby·established·to·provide·overarching·guidance·to·the·work·of·the·Technology·Mechanism·in·promoting·and·facilitating·enhanced·action·on·technology·development·and·transfer·in·order·to·support·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement,·in·pursuit·of·the·long-term·vision·referred·to·in·paragraph·1·of·this·Article. | 235 | 4.·A·technology·framework·is·hereby·established·to·provide·overarching·guidance·to·the·work·of·the·Technology·Mechanism·in·promoting·and·facilitating·enhanced·action·on·technology·development·and·transfer·in·order·to·support·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement,·in·pursuit·of·the·long-term·vision·referred·to·in·paragraph·1·of·this·Article. |
237 | | 236 | |
238 | 5.·Accelerating,·encouraging·and·enabling·innovation·is·critical·for·an·effective,·long-term·global·response·to·climate·change·and·promoting·economic·growth·and·sustainable·development.·Such·effort·shall·be,·as·appropriate,·supported,·including·by·the·Technology·Mechanism·and,·through·financial·means,·by·the·Financial·Mechanism·of·the·Convention,·for·collaborative·approaches·to·research·and·development,·and·facilitating·access·to·technology,·in·particular·for·early·stages·of·the·technology·cycle,·to·developing·country·Parties. | 237 | 5.·Accelerating,·encouraging·and·enabling·innovation·is·critical·for·an·effective,·long-term·global·response·to·climate·change·and·promoting·economic·growth·and·sustainable·development.·Such·effort·shall·be,·as·appropriate,·supported,·including·by·the·Technology·Mechanism·and,·through·financial·means,·by·the·Financial·Mechanism·of·the·Convention,·for·collaborative·approaches·to·research·and·development,·and·facilitating·access·to·technology,·in·particular·for·early·stages·of·the·technology·cycle,·to·developing·country·Parties. |
239 | | 238 | |
240 | 6.·Support,·including·financial·support,·shall·be·provided·to·developing·country·Parties·for·the·implementation·of·this·Article,·including·for·strengthening·cooperative·action·on·technology·development·and·transfer·at·different·stages·of·the·technology·cycle,·with·a·view·to·achieving·a·balance·between·support·for·mitigation·and·adaptation.·The·global·stocktake·referred·to·in·Article·14·shall·take·into·account·available·information·on·efforts·related·to·support·on·technology·development·and·transfer·for·developing·country·Parties. | 239 | 6.·Support,·including·financial·support,·shall·be·provided·to·developing·country·Parties·for·the·implementation·of·this·Article,·including·for·strengthening·cooperative·action·on·technology·development·and·transfer·at·different·stages·of·the·technology·cycle,·with·a·view·to·achieving·a·balance·between·support·for·mitigation·and·adaptation.·The·global·stocktake·referred·to·in·Article·14·shall·take·into·account·available·information·on·efforts·related·to·support·on·technology·development·and·transfer·for·developing·country·Parties. |
241 | | 240 | |
242 | ##·Article·11 | 241 | ##·Article·11 |
243 | | 242 | |
244 | 1.·Capacity-building·under·this·Agreement·should·enhance·the·capacity·and·ability·of·developing·country·Parties,·in·particular·countries·with·the·least·capacity,·such·as·the·least·developed·countries,·and·those·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change,·such·as·small·island·developing·States,·to·take·effective·climate·change·action,·including,·inter·alia,·to·implement·adaptation·and·mitigation·actions,·and·should·facilitate·technology·development,·dissemination·and·deployment,·access·to·climate·finance,·relevant·aspects·of·education,·training·and·public·awareness,·and·the·transparent,·timely·and·accurate·communication·of·information. | 243 | 1.·Capacity-building·under·this·Agreement·should·enhance·the·capacity·and·ability·of·developing·country·Parties,·in·particular·countries·with·the·least·capacity,·such·as·the·least·developed·countries,·and·those·that·are·particularly·vulnerable·to·the·adverse·effects·of·climate·change,·such·as·small·island·developing·States,·to·take·effective·climate·change·action,·including,·inter·alia,·to·implement·adaptation·and·mitigation·actions,·and·should·facilitate·technology·development,·dissemination·and·deployment,·access·to·climate·finance,·relevant·aspects·of·education,·training·and·public·awareness,·and·the·transparent,·timely·and·accurate·communication·of·information. |
245 | | 244 | |
246 | 2.·Capacity-building·should·be·country-driven,·based·on·and·responsive·to·national·needs,·and·foster·country·ownership·of·Parties,·in·particular,·for·developing·country·Parties,·including·at·the·national,·subnational·and·local·levels.·Capacity-building·should·be·guided·by·lessons·learned,·including·those·from·capacity-building·activities·under·the·Convention,·and·should·be·an·effective,·iterative·process·that·is·participatory,·cross-cutting·and·gender-responsive. | 245 | 2.·Capacity-building·should·be·country-driven,·based·on·and·responsive·to·national·needs,·and·foster·country·ownership·of·Parties,·in·particular,·for·developing·country·Parties,·including·at·the·national,·subnational·and·local·levels.·Capacity-building·should·be·guided·by·lessons·learned,·including·those·from·capacity-building·activities·under·the·Convention,·and·should·be·an·effective,·iterative·process·that·is·participatory,·cross-cutting·and·gender-responsive. |
247 | | 246 | |
248 | 3.·All·Parties·should·cooperate·to·enhance·the·capacity·of·developing·country·Parties·to·implement·this·Agreement.·Developed·country·Parties·should·enhance·support·for·capacity-building·actions·in·developing·country·Parties. | 247 | 3.·All·Parties·should·cooperate·to·enhance·the·capacity·of·developing·country·Parties·to·implement·this·Agreement.·Developed·country·Parties·should·enhance·support·for·capacity-building·actions·in·developing·country·Parties. |
249 | | 248 | |
250 | 4.·All·Parties·enhancing·the·capacity·of·developing·country·Parties·to·implement·this·Agreement,·including·through·regional,·bilateral·and·multilateral·approaches,·shall·regularly·communicate·on·these·actions·or·measures·on·capacity-building.·Developing·country·Parties·should·regularly·communicate·progress·made·on·implementing·capacity-building·plans,·policies,·actions·or·measures·to·implement·this·Agreement. | 249 | 4.·All·Parties·enhancing·the·capacity·of·developing·country·Parties·to·implement·this·Agreement,·including·through·regional,·bilateral·and·multilateral·approaches,·shall·regularly·communicate·on·these·actions·or·measures·on·capacity-building.·Developing·country·Parties·should·regularly·communicate·progress·made·on·implementing·capacity-building·plans,·policies,·actions·or·measures·to·implement·this·Agreement. |
251 | | 250 | |
252 | 5.·Capacity-building·activities·shall·be·enhanced·through·appropriate·institutional·arrangements·to·support·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement,·including·the·appropriate·institutional·arrangements·established·under·the·Convention·that·serve·this·Agreement.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall,·at·its·first·session,·consider·and·adopt·a·decision·on·the·initial·institutional·arrangements·for·capacity-building. | 251 | 5.·Capacity-building·activities·shall·be·enhanced·through·appropriate·institutional·arrangements·to·support·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement,·including·the·appropriate·institutional·arrangements·established·under·the·Convention·that·serve·this·Agreement.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall,·at·its·first·session,·consider·and·adopt·a·decision·on·the·initial·institutional·arrangements·for·capacity-building. |
253 | | 252 | |
254 | ##·Article·12 | 253 | ##·Article·12 |
255 | | 254 | |
256 | Parties·shall·cooperate·in·taking·measures,·as·appropriate,·to·enhance·climate·change·education,·training,·public·awareness,·public·participation·and·public·access·to·information,·recognizing·the·importance·of·these·steps·with·respect·to·enhancing·actions·under·this·Agreement. | 255 | Parties·shall·cooperate·in·taking·measures,·as·appropriate,·to·enhance·climate·change·education,·training,·public·awareness,·public·participation·and·public·access·to·information,·recognizing·the·importance·of·these·steps·with·respect·to·enhancing·actions·under·this·Agreement. |
257 | | 256 | |
258 | ##·Article·13 | 257 | ##·Article·13 |
259 | | 258 | |
260 | 1.·In·order·to·build·mutual·trust·and·confidence·and·to·promote·effective·implementation,·an·enhanced·transparency·framework·for·action·and·support,·with·built-in·flexibility·which·takes·into·account·Parties'·different·capacities·and·builds·upon·collective·experience·is·hereby·established. | 259 | 1.·In·order·to·build·mutual·trust·and·confidence·and·to·promote·effective·implementation,·an·enhanced·transparency·framework·for·action·and·support,·with·built-in·flexibility·which·takes·into·account·Parties'·different·capacities·and·builds·upon·collective·experience·is·hereby·established. |
261 | | 260 | |
262 | 2.·The·transparency·framework·shall·provide·flexibility·in·the·implementation·of·the·provisions·of·this·Article·to·those·developing·country·Parties·that·need·it·in·the·light·of·their·capacities.·The·modalities,·procedures·and·guidelines·referred·to·in·paragraph·13·of·this·Article·shall·reflect·such·flexibility. | 261 | 2.·The·transparency·framework·shall·provide·flexibility·in·the·implementation·of·the·provisions·of·this·Article·to·those·developing·country·Parties·that·need·it·in·the·light·of·their·capacities.·The·modalities,·procedures·and·guidelines·referred·to·in·paragraph·13·of·this·Article·shall·reflect·such·flexibility. |
263 | | 262 | |
264 | 3.·The·transparency·framework·shall·build·on·and·enhance·the·transparency·arrangements·under·the·Convention,·recognizing·the·special·circumstances·of·the·least·developed·countries·and·small·island·developing·States,·and·be·implemented·in·a·facilitative,·non-intrusive,·non-punitive·manner,·respectful·of·national·sovereignty,·and·avoid·placing·undue·burden·on·Parties. | 263 | 3.·The·transparency·framework·shall·build·on·and·enhance·the·transparency·arrangements·under·the·Convention,·recognizing·the·special·circumstances·of·the·least·developed·countries·and·small·island·developing·States,·and·be·implemented·in·a·facilitative,·non-intrusive,·non-punitive·manner,·respectful·of·national·sovereignty,·and·avoid·placing·undue·burden·on·Parties. |
265 | | 264 | |
266 | 4.·The·transparency·arrangements·under·the·Convention,·including·national·communications,·biennial·reports·and·biennial·update·reports,·international·assessment·and·review·and·international·consultation·and·analysis,·shall·form·part·of·the·experience·drawn·upon·for·the·development·of·the·modalities,·procedures·and·guidelines·under·paragraph·13·of·this·Article. | 265 | 4.·The·transparency·arrangements·under·the·Convention,·including·national·communications,·biennial·reports·and·biennial·update·reports,·international·assessment·and·review·and·international·consultation·and·analysis,·shall·form·part·of·the·experience·drawn·upon·for·the·development·of·the·modalities,·procedures·and·guidelines·under·paragraph·13·of·this·Article. |
267 | | 266 | |
268 | 5.·The·purpose·of·the·framework·for·transparency·of·action·is·to·provide·a·clear·understanding·of·climate·change·action·in·the·light·of·the·objective·of·the·Convention·as·set·out·in·its·Article·2,·including·clarity·and·tracking·of·progress·towards·achieving·Parties'·individual·nationally·determined·contributions·under·Article·4,·and·Parties'·adaptation·actions·under·Article·7,·including·good·practices,·priorities,·needs·and·gaps,·to·inform·the·global·stocktake·under·Article·14. | 267 | 5.·The·purpose·of·the·framework·for·transparency·of·action·is·to·provide·a·clear·understanding·of·climate·change·action·in·the·light·of·the·objective·of·the·Convention·as·set·out·in·its·Article·2,·including·clarity·and·tracking·of·progress·towards·achieving·Parties'·individual·nationally·determined·contributions·under·Article·4,·and·Parties'·adaptation·actions·under·Article·7,·including·good·practices,·priorities,·needs·and·gaps,·to·inform·the·global·stocktake·under·Article·14. |
269 | | 268 | |
270 | 6.·The·purpose·of·the·framework·for·transparency·of·support·is·to·provide·clarity·on·support·provided·and·received·by·relevant·individual·Parties·in·the·context·of·climate·change·actions·under·Articles·4,·7,·9,·10·and·11,·and,·to·the·extent·possible,·to·provide·a·full·overview·of·aggregate·financial·support·provided,·to·inform·the·global·stocktake·under·Article·14. | 269 | 6.·The·purpose·of·the·framework·for·transparency·of·support·is·to·provide·clarity·on·support·provided·and·received·by·relevant·individual·Parties·in·the·context·of·climate·change·actions·under·Articles·4,·7,·9,·10·and·11,·and,·to·the·extent·possible,·to·provide·a·full·overview·of·aggregate·financial·support·provided,·to·inform·the·global·stocktake·under·Article·14. |
271 | | 270 | |
272 | 7.·Each·Party·shall·regularly·provide·the·following·information: | 271 | 7.·Each·Party·shall·regularly·provide·the·following·information: |
273 | | 272 | |
274 | ·1.·A·national·inventory·report·of·anthropogenic·emissions·by·sources·and·removals·by·sinks·of·greenhouse·gases,·prepared·using·good·practice·methodologies·accepted·by·the·Intergovernmental·Panel·on·Climate·Change·and·agreed·upon·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement; | 273 | ·1.·A·national·inventory·report·of·anthropogenic·emissions·by·sources·and·removals·by·sinks·of·greenhouse·gases,·prepared·using·good·practice·methodologies·accepted·by·the·Intergovernmental·Panel·on·Climate·Change·and·agreed·upon·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement;·and |
275 | | 274 | |
276 | ·2.·Information·necessary·to·track·progress·made·in·implementing·and·achieving·its·nationally·determined·contribution·under·Article·4. | 275 | ·2.·Information·necessary·to·track·progress·made·in·implementing·and·achieving·its·nationally·determined·contribution·under·Article·4. |
277 | | 276 | |
278 | 8.·Each·Party·should·also·provide·information·related·to·climate·change·impacts·and·adaptation·under·Article·7,·as·appropriate. | 277 | 8.·Each·Party·should·also·provide·information·related·to·climate·change·impacts·and·adaptation·under·Article·7,·as·appropriate. |
279 | | 278 | |
280 | 9.·Developed·country·Parties·shall,·and·other·Parties·that·provide·support·should,·provide·information·on·financial,·technology·transfer·and·capacity-building·support·provided·to·developing·country·Parties·under·Article·9,·10·and·11. | 279 | 9.·Developed·country·Parties·shall,·and·other·Parties·that·provide·support·should,·provide·information·on·financial,·technology·transfer·and·capacity-building·support·provided·to·developing·country·Parties·under·Articles·9,·10·and·11. |
281 | | 280 | |
282 | 10.·Developing·country·Parties·should·provide·information·on·financial,·technology·transfer·and·capacity-building·support·needed·and·received·under·Articles·9,·10·and·11. | 281 | 10.·Developing·country·Parties·should·provide·information·on·financial,·technology·transfer·and·capacity-building·support·needed·and·received·under·Articles·9,·10·and·11. |
283 | | 282 | |
284 | 11.·Information·submitted·by·each·Party·under·paragraphs·7·and·9·of·this·Article·shall·undergo·a·technical·expert·review,·in·accordance·with·decision·1/CP.21.·For·those·developing·country·Parties·that·need·it·in·the·light·of·their·capacities,·the·review·process·shall·include·assistance·in·identifying·capacity-building·needs.·In·addition,·each·Party·shall·participate·in·a·facilitative,·multilateral·consideration·of·progress·with·respect·to·efforts·under·Article·9,·and·its·respective·implementation·and·achievement·of·its·nationally·determined·contribution. | 283 | 11.·Information·submitted·by·each·Party·under·paragraphs·7·and·9·of·this·Article·shall·undergo·a·technical·expert·review,·in·accordance·with·decision·1/CP.21.·For·those·developing·country·Parties·that·need·it·in·the·light·of·their·capacities,·the·review·process·shall·include·assistance·in·identifying·capacity-building·needs.·In·addition,·each·Party·shall·participate·in·a·facilitative,·multilateral·consideration·of·progress·with·respect·to·efforts·under·Article·9,·and·its·respective·implementation·and·achievement·of·its·nationally·determined·contribution. |
285 | | 284 | |
286 | 12.·The·technical·expert·review·under·this·paragraph·shall·consist·of·a·consideration·of·the·Party's·support·provided,·as·relevant,·and·its·implementation·and·achievement·of·its·nationally·determined·contribution.·The·review·shall·also·identify·areas·of·improvement·for·the·Party,·and·include·a·review·of·the·consistency·of·the·information·with·the·modalities,·procedures·and·guidelines·referred·to·in·paragraph·13·of·this·Article,·taking·into·account·the·flexibility·accorded·to·the·Party·under·paragraph·2·of·this·Article.·The·review·shall·pay·particular·attention·to·the·respective·national·capabilities·and·circumstances·of·developing·country·Parties. | 285 | 12.·The·technical·expert·review·under·this·paragraph·shall·consist·of·a·consideration·of·the·Party's·support·provided,·as·relevant,·and·its·implementation·and·achievement·of·its·nationally·determined·contribution.·The·review·shall·also·identify·areas·of·improvement·for·the·Party,·and·include·a·review·of·the·consistency·of·the·information·with·the·modalities,·procedures·and·guidelines·referred·to·in·paragraph·13·of·this·Article,·taking·into·account·the·flexibility·accorded·to·the·Party·under·paragraph·2·of·this·Article.·The·review·shall·pay·particular·attention·to·the·respective·national·capabilities·and·circumstances·of·developing·country·Parties. |
287 | | 286 | |
288 | 13.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall,·at·its·first·session,·building·on·experience·from·the·arrangements·related·to·transparency·under·the·Convention,·and·elaborating·on·the·provisions·in·this·Article,·adopt·common·modalities,·procedures·and·guidelines,·as·appropriate,·for·the·transparency·of·action·and·support. | 287 | 13.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall,·at·its·first·session,·building·on·experience·from·the·arrangements·related·to·transparency·under·the·Convention,·and·elaborating·on·the·provisions·in·this·Article,·adopt·common·modalities,·procedures·and·guidelines,·as·appropriate,·for·the·transparency·of·action·and·support. |
289 | | 288 | |
290 | 14.·Support·shall·be·provided·to·developing·countries·for·the·implementation·of·this·Article. | 289 | 14.·Support·shall·be·provided·to·developing·countries·for·the·implementation·of·this·Article. |
291 | | 290 | |
292 | 15.·Support·shall·also·be·provided·for·the·building·of·transparency-related·capacity·of·developing·country·Parties·on·a·continuous·basis. | 291 | 15.·Support·shall·also·be·provided·for·the·building·of·transparency-related·capacity·of·developing·country·Parties·on·a·continuous·basis. |
293 | | 292 | |
294 | ##·Article·14 | 293 | ##·Article·14 |
295 | | 294 | |
296 | 1.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall·periodically·take·stock·of·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement·to·assess·the·collective·progress·towards·achieving·the·purpose·of·this·Agreement·and·its·long-term·goals·(referred·to·as·the·"global·stocktake").·It·shall·do·so·in·a·comprehensive·and·facilitative·manner,·considering·mitigation,·adaptation·and·the·means·of·implementation·and·support,·and·in·the·light·of·equity·and·the·best·available·science. | 295 | 1.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall·periodically·take·stock·of·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement·to·assess·the·collective·progress·towards·achieving·the·purpose·of·this·Agreement·and·its·long-term·goals·(referred·to·as·the·"global·stocktake").·It·shall·do·so·in·a·comprehensive·and·facilitative·manner,·considering·mitigation,·adaptation·and·the·means·of·implementation·and·support,·and·in·the·light·of·equity·and·the·best·available·science. |
297 | | 296 | |
298 | 2.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall·undertake·its·first·global·stocktake·in·2023·and·every·five·years·thereafter·unless·otherwise·decided·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement. | 297 | 2.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall·undertake·its·first·global·stocktake·in·2023·and·every·five·years·thereafter·unless·otherwise·decided·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
299 | | 298 | |
300 | 3.·The·outcome·of·the·global·stocktake·shall·inform·Parties·in·updating·and·enhancing,·in·a·nationally·determined·manner,·their·actions·and·support·in·accordance·with·the·relevant·provisions·of·this·Agreement,·as·well·as·in·enhancing·international·cooperation·for·climate·action. | 299 | 3.·The·outcome·of·the·global·stocktake·shall·inform·Parties·in·updating·and·enhancing,·in·a·nationally·determined·manner,·their·actions·and·support·in·accordance·with·the·relevant·provisions·of·this·Agreement,·as·well·as·in·enhancing·international·cooperation·for·climate·action. |
301 | | 300 | |
302 | ##·Article·15 | 301 | ##·Article·15 |
303 | | 302 | |
304 | 1.·A·mechanism·to·facilitate·implementation·of·and·promote·compliance·with·the·provisions·of·this·Agreement·is·hereby·established. | 303 | 1.·A·mechanism·to·facilitate·implementation·of·and·promote·compliance·with·the·provisions·of·this·Agreement·is·hereby·established. |
305 | | 304 | |
306 | 2.·The·mechanism·referred·to·in·paragraph·1·of·this·Article·shall·consist·of·a·committee·that·shall·be·expert-based·and·facilitative·in·nature·and·function·in·a·manner·that·is·transparent,·non-adversarial·and·non-punitive.·The·committee·shall·pay·particular·attention·to·the·respective·national·capabilities·and·circumstances·of·Parties. | 305 | 2.·The·mechanism·referred·to·in·paragraph·1·of·this·Article·shall·consist·of·a·committee·that·shall·be·expert-based·and·facilitative·in·nature·and·function·in·a·manner·that·is·transparent,·non-adversarial·and·non-punitive.·The·committee·shall·pay·particular·attention·to·the·respective·national·capabilities·and·circumstances·of·Parties. |
307 | | 306 | |
308 | 3.·The·committee·shall·operate·under·the·modalities·and·procedures·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·at·its·first·session·and·report·annually·to·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement. | 307 | 3.·The·committee·shall·operate·under·the·modalities·and·procedures·adopted·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·at·its·first·session·and·report·annually·to·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
309 | | 308 | |
310 | ##·Article·16 | 309 | ##·Article·16 |
311 | | 310 | |
312 | 1.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties,·the·supreme·body·of·the·Convention,·shall·serve·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. | 311 | 1.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties,·the·supreme·body·of·the·Convention,·shall·serve·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
313 | | 312 | |
314 | 2.·Parties·to·the·Convention·that·are·not·Parties·to·this·Agreement·may·participate·as·observers·in·the·proceedings·of·any·session·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement.·When·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serves·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement,·decisions·under·this·Agreement·shall·be·taken·only·by·those·that·are·Parties·to·this·Agreement. | 313 | 2.·Parties·to·the·Convention·that·are·not·Parties·to·this·Agreement·may·participate·as·observers·in·the·proceedings·of·any·session·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement.·When·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serves·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement,·decisions·under·this·Agreement·shall·be·taken·only·by·those·that·are·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
315 | | 314 | |
316 | 3.·When·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serves·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement,·any·member·of·the·Bureau·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·representing·a·Party·to·the·Convention·but,·at·that·time,·not·a·Party·to·this·Agreement,·shall·be·replaced·by·an·additional·member·to·be·elected·by·and·from·amongst·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. | 315 | 3.·When·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serves·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement,·any·member·of·the·Bureau·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·representing·a·Party·to·the·Convention·but,·at·that·time,·not·a·Party·to·this·Agreement,·shall·be·replaced·by·an·additional·member·to·be·elected·by·and·from·amongst·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
317 | | 316 | |
318 | 4.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall·keep·under·regular·review·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement·and·shall·make,·within·its·mandate,·the·decisions·necessary·to·promote·its·effective·implementation.·It·shall·perform·the·functions·assigned·to·it·by·this·Agreement·and·shall: | 317 | 4.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall·keep·under·regular·review·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement·and·shall·make,·within·its·mandate,·the·decisions·necessary·to·promote·its·effective·implementation.·It·shall·perform·the·functions·assigned·to·it·by·this·Agreement·and·shall: |
319 | | 318 | |
320 | ····1.·Establish·such·subsidiary·bodies·as·deemed·necessary·for·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement;·and | 319 | ····1.·Establish·such·subsidiary·bodies·as·deemed·necessary·for·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement;·and |
321 | ····2.·Exercise·such·other·functions·as·may·be·required·for·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement. | 320 | ····2.·Exercise·such·other·functions·as·may·be·required·for·the·implementation·of·this·Agreement. |
322 | | 321 | |
323 | 5.·The·rules·of·procedure·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·and·the·financial·procedures·applied·under·the·Convention·shall·be·applied·mutatis·mutandis·under·this·Agreement,·except·as·may·be·otherwise·decided·by·consensus·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement. | 322 | 5.·The·rules·of·procedure·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·and·the·financial·procedures·applied·under·the·Convention·shall·be·applied·*mutatis·mutandis*·under·this·Agreement,·except·as·may·be·otherwise·decided·by·consensus·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
324 | | 323 | |
325 | 6.·The·first·session·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall·be·convened·by·the·secretariat·in·conjunction·with·the·first·session·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·that·is·scheduled·after·the·date·of·entry·into·force·of·this·Agreement.·Subsequent·ordinary·sessions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall·be·held·in·conjunction·with·ordinary·sessions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties,·unless·otherwise·decided·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement. | 324 | 6.·The·first·session·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall·be·convened·by·the·secretariat·in·conjunction·with·the·first·session·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·that·is·scheduled·after·the·date·of·entry·into·force·of·this·Agreement.·Subsequent·ordinary·sessions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall·be·held·in·conjunction·with·ordinary·sessions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties,·unless·otherwise·decided·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
326 | | 325 | |
327 | 7.·Extraordinary·sessions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall·be·held·at·such·other·times·as·may·be·deemed·necessary·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·or·at·the·written·request·of·any·Party,·provided·that,·within·six·months·of·the·request·being·communicated·to·the·Parties·by·the·secretariat,·it·is·supported·by·at·least·one·third·of·the·Parties. | 326 | 7.·Extraordinary·sessions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall·be·held·at·such·other·times·as·may·be·deemed·necessary·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·or·at·the·written·request·of·any·Party,·provided·that,·within·six·months·of·the·request·being·communicated·to·the·Parties·by·the·secretariat,·it·is·supported·by·at·least·one·third·of·the·Parties. |
328 | | 327 | |
329 | 8.·The·United·Nations·and·its·specialized·agencies·and·the·International·Atomic·Energy·Agency,·as·well·as·any·State·member·thereof·or·observers·thereto·not·party·to·the·Convention,·may·be·represented·at·sessions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·as·observers.·Any·body·or·agency,·whether·national·or·international,·governmental·or·non-governmental,·which·is·qualified·in·matters·covered·by·this·Agreement·and·which·has·informed·the·secretariat·of·its·wish·to·be·represented·at·a·session·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·as·an·observer,·may·be·so·admitted·unless·at·least·one·third·of·the·Parties·present·object.·The·admission·and·participation·of·observers·shall·be·subject·to·the·rules·of·procedure·referred·to·in·paragraph·5·of·this·Article. | 328 | 8.·The·United·Nations·and·its·specialized·agencies·and·the·International·Atomic·Energy·Agency,·as·well·as·any·State·member·thereof·or·observers·thereto·not·party·to·the·Convention,·may·be·represented·at·sessions·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·as·observers.·Any·body·or·agency,·whether·national·or·international,·governmental·or·non-governmental,·which·is·qualified·in·matters·covered·by·this·Agreement·and·which·has·informed·the·secretariat·of·its·wish·to·be·represented·at·a·session·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·as·an·observer,·may·be·so·admitted·unless·at·least·one·third·of·the·Parties·present·object.·The·admission·and·participation·of·observers·shall·be·subject·to·the·rules·of·procedure·referred·to·in·paragraph·5·of·this·Article. |
330 | | 329 | |
331 | ##·Article·17 | 330 | ##·Article·17 |
332 | | 331 | |
333 | 1.·The·secretariat·established·by·Article·8·of·the·Convention·shall·serve·as·the·secretariat·of·this·Agreement. | 332 | 1.·The·secretariat·established·by·Article·8·of·the·Convention·shall·serve·as·the·secretariat·of·this·Agreement. |
334 | | 333 | |
335 | 2.·Article·8,·paragraph·2,·of·the·Convention·on·the·functions·of·the·secretariat,·and·Article·8,·paragraph·3,·of·the·Convention,·on·the·arrangements·made·for·the·functioning·of·the·secretariat,·shall·apply·mutatis·mutandis·to·this·Agreement.·The·secretariat·shall,·in·addition,·exercise·the·functions·assigned·to·it·under·this·Agreement·and·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement. | 334 | 2.·Article·8,·paragraph·2,·of·the·Convention·on·the·functions·of·the·secretariat,·and·Article·8,·paragraph·3,·of·the·Convention,·on·the·arrangements·made·for·the·functioning·of·the·secretariat,·shall·apply·*mutatis·mutandis*·to·this·Agreement.·The·secretariat·shall,·in·addition,·exercise·the·functions·assigned·to·it·under·this·Agreement·and·by·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
336 | | 335 | |
337 | ##·Article·18 | 336 | ##·Article·18 |
338 | | 337 | |
339 | 1.·The·Subsidiary·Body·for·Scientific·and·Technological·Advice·and·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Implementation·established·by·Articles·9·and·10·of·the·Convention·shall·serve,·respectively,·as·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Scientific·and·Technological·Advice·and·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Implementation·of·this·Agreement.·The·provisions·of·the·Convention·relating·to·the·functioning·of·these·two·bodies·shall·apply·mutatis·mutandis·to·this·Agreement.·Sessions·of·the·meetings·of·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Scientific·and·Technological·Advice·and·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Implementation·of·this·Agreement·shall·be·held·in·conjunction·with·the·meetings·of,·respectively,·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Scientific·and·Technological·Advice·and·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Implementation·of·the·Convention. | 338 | 1.·The·Subsidiary·Body·for·Scientific·and·Technological·Advice·and·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Implementation·established·by·Articles·9·and·10·of·the·Convention·shall·serve,·respectively,·as·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Scientific·and·Technological·Advice·and·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Implementation·of·this·Agreement.·The·provisions·of·the·Convention·relating·to·the·functioning·of·these·two·bodies·shall·apply·*mutatis·mutandis*·to·this·Agreement.·Sessions·of·the·meetings·of·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Scientific·and·Technological·Advice·and·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Implementation·of·this·Agreement·shall·be·held·in·conjunction·with·the·meetings·of,·respectively,·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Scientific·and·Technological·Advice·and·the·Subsidiary·Body·for·Implementation·of·the·Convention. |
340 | | 339 | |
341 | 2.·Parties·to·the·Convention·that·are·not·Parties·to·this·Agreement·may·participate·as·observers·in·the·proceedings·of·any·session·of·the·subsidiary·bodies.·When·the·subsidiary·bodies·serve·as·the·subsidiary·bodies·of·this·Agreement,·decisions·under·this·Agreement·shall·be·taken·only·by·those·that·are·Parties·to·this·Agreement. | 340 | 2.·Parties·to·the·Convention·that·are·not·Parties·to·this·Agreement·may·participate·as·observers·in·the·proceedings·of·any·session·of·the·subsidiary·bodies.·When·the·subsidiary·bodies·serve·as·the·subsidiary·bodies·of·this·Agreement,·decisions·under·this·Agreement·shall·be·taken·only·by·those·that·are·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
342 | | 341 | |
343 | 3.·When·the·subsidiary·bodies·established·by·Articles·9·and·10·of·the·Convention·exercise·their·functions·with·regard·to·matters·concerning·this·Agreement,·any·member·of·the·bureaux·of·those·subsidiary·bodies·representing·a·Party·to·the·Convention·but,·at·that·time,·not·a·Party·to·this·Agreement,·shall·be·replaced·by·an·additional·member·to·be·elected·by·and·from·amongst·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. | 342 | 3.·When·the·subsidiary·bodies·established·by·Articles·9·and·10·of·the·Convention·exercise·their·functions·with·regard·to·matters·concerning·this·Agreement,·any·member·of·the·bureaux·of·those·subsidiary·bodies·representing·a·Party·to·the·Convention·but,·at·that·time,·not·a·Party·to·this·Agreement,·shall·be·replaced·by·an·additional·member·to·be·elected·by·and·from·amongst·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement. |
344 | | 343 | |
345 | ##·Article·19 | 344 | ##·Article·19 |
346 | | 345 | |
347 | 1.·Subsidiary·bodies·or·other·institutional·arrangements·established·by·or·under·the·Convention,·other·than·those·referred·to·in·this·Agreement,·shall·serve·this·Agreement·upon·a·decision·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·shall·specify·the·functions·to·be·exercised·by·such·subsidiary·bodies·or·arrangements. | 346 | 1.·Subsidiary·bodies·or·other·institutional·arrangements·established·by·or·under·the·Convention,·other·than·those·referred·to·in·this·Agreement,·shall·serve·this·Agreement·upon·a·decision·of·the·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·shall·specify·the·functions·to·be·exercised·by·such·subsidiary·bodies·or·arrangements. |
348 | | 347 | |
349 | 2.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·the·Paris·Agreement·may·provide·further·guidance·to·such·subsidiary·bodies·and·institutional·arrangements. | 348 | 2.·The·Conference·of·the·Parties·serving·as·the·meeting·of·the·Parties·to·this·Agreement·may·provide·further·guidance·to·such·subsidiary·bodies·and·institutional·arrangements. |
350 | | 349 | |
351 | ##·Article·20 | 350 | ##·Article·20 |
352 | | 351 | |
353 | 1.·This·Agreement·shall·be·open·for·signature·and·subject·to·ratification,·acceptance·or·approval·by·States·and·regional·economic·integration·organizations·that·are·Parties·to·the·Convention.·It·shall·be·open·for·signature·at·the·United·Nations·Headquarters·in·New·York·from·22·April·2016·to·21·April·2017.·Thereafter,·this·Agreement·shall·be·open·for·accession·from·the·day·following·the·date·on·which·it·is·closed·for·signature.·Instruments·of·ratification,·acceptance,·approval·or·accession·shall·be·deposited·with·the·Depositary. | 352 | 1.·This·Agreement·shall·be·open·for·signature·and·subject·to·ratification,·acceptance·or·approval·by·States·and·regional·economic·integration·organizations·that·are·Parties·to·the·Convention.·It·shall·be·open·for·signature·at·the·United·Nations·Headquarters·in·New·York·from·22·April·2016·to·21·April·2017.·Thereafter,·this·Agreement·shall·be·open·for·accession·from·the·day·following·the·date·on·which·it·is·closed·for·signature.·Instruments·of·ratification,·acceptance,·approval·or·accession·shall·be·deposited·with·the·Depositary. |
354 | | 353 | |
355 | 2.·Any·regional·economic·integration·organization·that·becomes·a·Party·to·this·Agreement·without·any·of·its·member·States·being·a·Party·shall·be·bound·by·all·the·obligations·under·this·Agreement.·In·the·case·of·regional·economic·integration·organizations·with·one·or·more·member·States·that·are·Parties·to·this·Agreement,·the·organization·and·its·member·States·shall·decide·on·their·respective·responsibilities·for·the·performance·of·their·obligations·under·this·Agreement.·In·such·cases,·the·organization·and·the·member·States·shall·not·be·entitled·to·exercise·rights·under·this·Agreement·concurrently. | 354 | 2.·Any·regional·economic·integration·organization·that·becomes·a·Party·to·this·Agreement·without·any·of·its·member·States·being·a·Party·shall·be·bound·by·all·the·obligations·under·this·Agreement.·In·the·case·of·regional·economic·integration·organizations·with·one·or·more·member·States·that·are·Parties·to·this·Agreement,·the·organization·and·its·member·States·shall·decide·on·their·respective·responsibilities·for·the·performance·of·their·obligations·under·this·Agreement.·In·such·cases,·the·organization·and·the·member·States·shall·not·be·entitled·to·exercise·rights·under·this·Agreement·concurrently. |
356 | | 355 | |
357 | 3.·In·their·instruments·of·ratification,·acceptance,·approval·or·accession,·regional·economic·integration·organizations·shall·declare·the·extent·of·their·competence·with·respect·to·the·matters·governed·by·this·Agreement.·These·organizations·shall·also·inform·the·Depositary,·who·shall·in·turn·inform·the·Parties,·of·any·substantial·modification·in·the·extent·of·their·competence. | 356 | 3.·In·their·instruments·of·ratification,·acceptance,·approval·or·accession,·regional·economic·integration·organizations·shall·declare·the·extent·of·their·competence·with·respect·to·the·matters·governed·by·this·Agreement.·These·organizations·shall·also·inform·the·Depositary,·who·shall·in·turn·inform·the·Parties,·of·any·substantial·modification·in·the·extent·of·their·competence. |
358 | | 357 | |
359 | ##·Article·21 | 358 | ##·Article·21 |
360 | | 359 | |
361 | 1.·This·Agreement·shall·enter·into·force·on·the·thirtieth·day·after·the·date·on·which·at·least·55·Parties·to·the·Convention·accounting·in·total·for·at·least·an·estimated·55·percent·of·the·total·global·greenhouse·gas·emissions·have·deposited·their·instruments·of·ratification,·acceptance,·approval·or·accession. | 360 | 1.·This·Agreement·shall·enter·into·force·on·the·thirtieth·day·after·the·date·on·which·at·least·55·Parties·to·the·Convention·accounting·in·total·for·at·least·an·estimated·55·per·cent·of·the·total·global·greenhouse·gas·emissions·have·deposited·their·instruments·of·ratification,·acceptance,·approval·or·accession. |
362 | | 361 | |
363 | 2.·Solely·for·the·limited·purpose·of·paragraph·1·of·this·Article,·"total·global·greenhouse·gas·emissions"·means·the·most·up-to-date·amount·communicated·on·or·before·the·date·of·adoption·of·this·Agreement·by·the·Parties·to·the·Convention. | 362 | 2.·Solely·for·the·limited·purpose·of·paragraph·1·of·this·Article,·"total·global·greenhouse·gas·emissions"·means·the·most·up-to-date·amount·communicated·on·or·before·the·date·of·adoption·of·this·Agreement·by·the·Parties·to·the·Convention. |
364 | | 363 | |
365 | 3.·For·each·State·or·regional·economic·integration·organization·that·ratifies,·accepts·or·approves·this·Agreement·or·accedes·thereto·after·the·conditions·set·out·in·paragraph·1·of·this·Article·for·entry·into·force·have·been·fulfilled,this·Agreement·shall·enter·into·force·on·the·thirtieth·day·after·the·date·of·deposit·by·such·State·or·regional·economic·integration·organization·of·its·instrument·of·ratification,·acceptance,·approval·or·accession. | 364 | 3.·For·each·State·or·regional·economic·integration·organization·that·ratifies,·accepts·or·approves·this·Agreement·or·accedes·thereto·after·the·conditions·set·out·in·paragraph·1·of·this·Article·for·entry·into·force·have·been·fulfilled,·this·Agreement·shall·enter·into·force·on·the·thirtieth·day·after·the·date·of·deposit·by·such·State·or·regional·economic·integration·organization·of·its·instrument·of·ratification,·acceptance,·approval·or·accession. |
366 | | 365 | |
367 | 4.·For·the·purposes·of·paragraph·1·of·this·Article,·any·instrument·deposited·by·a·regional·economic·integration·organization·shall·not·be·counted·as·additional·to·those·deposited·by·its·member·States. | 366 | 4.·For·the·purposes·of·paragraph·1·of·this·Article,·any·instrument·deposited·by·a·regional·economic·integration·organization·shall·not·be·counted·as·additional·to·those·deposited·by·its·member·States. |
368 | | 367 | |
369 | ##·Article·22 | 368 | ##·Article·22 |
370 | | 369 | |
371 | The·provisions·of·Article·15·of·the·Convention·on·the·adoption·of·amendments·to·the·Convention·shall·apply·mutatis·mutandis·to·this·Agreement. | 370 | The·provisions·of·Article·15·of·the·Convention·on·the·adoption·of·amendments·to·the·Convention·shall·apply·*mutatis·mutandis*·to·this·Agreement. |
372 | | 371 | |
373 | ##·Article·23 | 372 | ##·Article·23 |
374 | | 373 | |
375 | 1.·The·provisions·of·Article·16·of·the·Convention·on·the·adoption·and·amendment·of·annexes·to·the·Convention·shall·apply·mutatis·mutandis·to·this·Agreement. | 374 | 1.·The·provisions·of·Article·16·of·the·Convention·on·the·adoption·and·amendment·of·annexes·to·the·Convention·shall·apply·*mutatis·mutandis*·to·this·Agreement. |
376 | | 375 | |
377 | 2.·Annexes·to·this·Agreement·shall·form·an·integral·part·thereof·and,·unless·otherwise·expressly·provided·for,·a·reference·to·this·Agreement·constitutes·at·the·same·time·a·reference·to·any·annexes·thereto.·Such·annexes·shall·be·restricted·to·lists,·forms·and·any·other·material·of·a·descriptive·nature·that·is·of·a·scientific,·technical,·procedural·or·administrative·character. | 376 | 2.·Annexes·to·this·Agreement·shall·form·an·integral·part·thereof·and,·unless·otherwise·expressly·provided·for,·a·reference·to·this·Agreement·constitutes·at·the·same·time·a·reference·to·any·annexes·thereto.·Such·annexes·shall·be·restricted·to·lists,·forms·and·any·other·material·of·a·descriptive·nature·that·is·of·a·scientific,·technical,·procedural·or·administrative·character. |
378 | | 377 | |
379 | ##·Article·24 | 378 | ##·Article·24 |
380 | | 379 | |
381 | The·provisions·of·Article·14·of·the·Convention·on·settlement·of·disputes·shall·apply·mutatis·mutandis·to·this·Agreement. | 380 | The·provisions·of·Article·14·of·the·Convention·on·settlement·of·disputes·shall·apply·*mutatis·mutandis*·to·this·Agreement. |
382 | | 381 | |
383 | ##·Article·25 | 382 | ##·Article·25 |
384 | | 383 | |
385 | 1.·Each·Party·shall·have·one·vote,·except·as·provided·for·paragraph·2·of·this·Article. | 384 | 1.·Each·Party·shall·have·one·vote,·except·as·provided·for·in·paragraph·2·of·this·Article. |
386 | | 385 | |
387 | 2.·Regional·economic·integration·organizations,·in·matters·within·their·competence,·shall·exercise·their·right·to·vote·with·a·number·of·votes·equal·to·the·number·of·their·member·States·that·are·Parties·to·this·Agreement.·Such·an·organization·shall·not·exercise·its·right·to·vote·if·any·of·its·member·States·exercises·its·right,·and·vice·versa. | 386 | 2.·Regional·economic·integration·organizations,·in·matters·within·their·competence,·shall·exercise·their·right·to·vote·with·a·number·of·votes·equal·to·the·number·of·their·member·States·that·are·Parties·to·this·Agreement.·Such·an·organization·shall·not·exercise·its·right·to·vote·if·any·of·its·member·States·exercises·its·right,·and·vice·versa. |
388 | | 387 | |
389 | ##·Article·26 | 388 | ##·Article·26 |
390 | | 389 | |
391 | The·Secretary-General·of·the·United·Nations·shall·be·the·Depositary·of·this·Agreement. | 390 | The·Secretary-General·of·the·United·Nations·shall·be·the·Depositary·of·this·Agreement. |
392 | | 391 | |
393 | ##·Article·27 | 392 | ##·Article·27 |
394 | | 393 | |
395 | No·reservations·may·be·made·to·this·Agreement. | 394 | No·reservations·may·be·made·to·this·Agreement. |
396 | | 395 | |
397 | ##·Article·28 | 396 | ##·Article·28 |
398 | | 397 | |
399 | 1.·At·any·time·after·three·years·from·the·date·on·which·this·Agreement·has·entered·into·force·for·a·Party,·that·Party·may·withdraw·from·this·Agreement·by·giving·written·notification·to·the·Depositary. | 398 | 1.·At·any·time·after·three·years·from·the·date·on·which·this·Agreement·has·entered·into·force·for·a·Party,·that·Party·may·withdraw·from·this·Agreement·by·giving·written·notification·to·the·Depositary. |
400 | | 399 | |
401 | 2.·Any·such·withdrawal·shall·take·effect·upon·expiry·of·one·year·from·the·date·of·receipt·by·the·Depositary·of·the·notification·of·withdrawal,·or·on·such·later·date·as·may·be·specified·in·the·notification·of·withdrawal. | 400 | 2.·Any·such·withdrawal·shall·take·effect·upon·expiry·of·one·year·from·the·date·of·receipt·by·the·Depositary·of·the·notification·of·withdrawal,·or·on·such·later·date·as·may·be·specified·in·the·notification·of·withdrawal. |
402 | | 401 | |
403 | 3.·Any·Party·that·withdraws·from·the·Convention·shall·be·considered·as·also·having·withdrawn·from·this·Agreement. | 402 | 3.·Any·Party·that·withdraws·from·the·Convention·shall·be·considered·as·also·having·withdrawn·from·this·Agreement. |
404 | | 403 | |
405 | ##·Article·29 | 404 | ##·Article·29 |
406 | | 405 | |
407 | The·original·of·this·Agreement,·of·which·the·Arabic,·Chinese,·English,·French,·Russian·and·Spanish·texts·are·equally·authentic,·shall·be·deposited·with·the·Secretary-General·of·the·United·Nations. | 406 | The·original·of·this·Agreement,·of·which·the·Arabic,·Chinese,·English,·French,·Russian·and·Spanish·texts·are·equally·authentic,·shall·be·deposited·with·the·Secretary-General·of·the·United·Nations. |
408 | | 407 | |
409 | DONE·at·Paris·this·twelfth·day·of·December·two·thousand·and·fifteen. | 408 | DONE·at·Paris·this·twelfth·day·of·December·two·thousand·and·fifteen. |
410 | | 409 | |
411 | IN·WITNESS·WHEREOF,·the·undersigned,·being·duly·authorized·to·that·effect,·have·signed·this·Agreement. | 410 | IN·WITNESS·WHEREOF,·the·undersigned,·being·duly·authorized·to·that·effect,·have·signed·this·Agreement. |