Challenge 4: Realising the Promise-Rationalising the Current Directions in International Climate Policy Making

Abstract

Recent developments in the negotiations have shown an increasing focus on developing strategies for meeting climate goals in the context of countries' sustainable development. Provisions included for that in the Copenhagen Accords and Cancun Agreements are low-emission development strategies (LEDS), nationally appropriate mitigation actions (NAMAs) and national adaptation plans (NAPs). In addition, the updated TNA process supports formulation of strategies with action plans. This chapter discusses possible interlinkages between these provisions as well as with the several climate policy pillars under the Convention, such as Technology Mechanism, Cancun Adaptation Framework, Capacity-Building Framework and Financial Mechanism. The chapter addresses the challenge of how to rationalise these current directions in climate policy making. It provides recommendations for the efficient operation of these pillars by suggesting areas where activities can be integrated so that duplication and wastage of resources can be avoided. © Springer-Verlag London 2012.