CBDR&RC in a regime applicable to all

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dc.contributor.authorWinkler, Harald
dc.contributor.authorRajamani, Lavanya
dc.date.accessioned2016-02-18T07:34:13Z
dc.date.available2016-02-18T07:34:13Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.date.updated2016-02-16T11:20:33Z
dc.description.abstractThe principle of common, but differentiated, responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDR&RC) is fundamental to the UNFCCC. Some options for a nuanced model of differentiation that addresses both responsibility and capability in a changing world are explored, such as new categories of countries, and some of the political issues that such a model might face are considered. The strengths and limitations of options for graduation based on ‘objective’ criteria such that countries could move between categories or ‘graduate’ – an option provided by the UNFCCC – are discussed. Countries could also choose to join another club (e.g. the G20), self-elect into categories or differentiate among themselves implicitly by accepting different commitments and actions. CBDR&RC will form part of the overall legally binding agreement, and must apply symmetry in some respects and differentiation in others to the commitments and actions contained therein. Some possible characteristics of CBDR&RC of relevance in a regime ‘applicable to all’ are outlined. These include promoting climate action and using mechanisms available in the UNFCCC to instil dynamism. Differentiation on mitigation must consider the distinctions between absolute and relative reductions, as well as commitments to outcomes and implementation. CBDR&RC should be applied to mitigation, adaptation, and the means of implementation. Policy relevance: In Durban, Parties agreed to negotiate a regime ‘applicable to all’, which sent a political signal that there should be greater symmetry between nations. The world has changed since the UNFCCC was negotiated in 1992. It is now less helpful to think only in terms of two groups of countries (e.g. Annex I and non-Annex I), and evident that there are significant differences between member states. This requires a more nuanced interpretation of the principles of equity and CBDR&RC, which is an integral part of the UNFCCC. The options for the different approaches outlined in this article might help in the construction of a more nuanced model. All must do more, while some must do more still than others. To achieve this, some defining characteristics of CBDR&RC in a regime applicable to all are suggested.en_ZA
dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14693062.2013.791184
dc.identifier.apacitationWinkler, H., & Rajamani, L. (2014). CBDR&RC in a regime applicable to all. <i>Climate Policy</i>, http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17096en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationWinkler, Harald, and Lavanya Rajamani "CBDR&RC in a regime applicable to all." <i>Climate Policy</i> (2014) http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17096en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationWinkler, H., & Rajamani, L. (2014). CBDR&RC in a regime applicable to all. Climate Policy, 14(1), 102-121.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn1469-3062en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Journal Article AU - Winkler, Harald AU - Rajamani, Lavanya AB - The principle of common, but differentiated, responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDR&RC) is fundamental to the UNFCCC. Some options for a nuanced model of differentiation that addresses both responsibility and capability in a changing world are explored, such as new categories of countries, and some of the political issues that such a model might face are considered. The strengths and limitations of options for graduation based on ‘objective’ criteria such that countries could move between categories or ‘graduate’ – an option provided by the UNFCCC – are discussed. Countries could also choose to join another club (e.g. the G20), self-elect into categories or differentiate among themselves implicitly by accepting different commitments and actions. CBDR&RC will form part of the overall legally binding agreement, and must apply symmetry in some respects and differentiation in others to the commitments and actions contained therein. Some possible characteristics of CBDR&RC of relevance in a regime ‘applicable to all’ are outlined. These include promoting climate action and using mechanisms available in the UNFCCC to instil dynamism. Differentiation on mitigation must consider the distinctions between absolute and relative reductions, as well as commitments to outcomes and implementation. CBDR&RC should be applied to mitigation, adaptation, and the means of implementation. Policy relevance: In Durban, Parties agreed to negotiate a regime ‘applicable to all’, which sent a political signal that there should be greater symmetry between nations. The world has changed since the UNFCCC was negotiated in 1992. It is now less helpful to think only in terms of two groups of countries (e.g. Annex I and non-Annex I), and evident that there are significant differences between member states. This requires a more nuanced interpretation of the principles of equity and CBDR&RC, which is an integral part of the UNFCCC. The options for the different approaches outlined in this article might help in the construction of a more nuanced model. All must do more, while some must do more still than others. To achieve this, some defining characteristics of CBDR&RC in a regime applicable to all are suggested. DA - 2014 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town J1 - Climate Policy LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2014 SM - 1469-3062 T1 - CBDR&RC in a regime applicable to all TI - CBDR&RC in a regime applicable to all UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17096 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/17096
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationWinkler H, Rajamani L. CBDR&RC in a regime applicable to all. Climate Policy. 2014; http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17096.en_ZA
dc.languageengen_ZA
dc.publisherTaylor and Francisen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentEnergy Research Centreen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.sourceClimate Policyen_ZA
dc.source.urihttp://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tcpo20/current
dc.titleCBDR&RC in a regime applicable to allen_ZA
dc.typeJournal Articleen_ZA
uct.subject.keywordscapabilityen_ZA
uct.subject.keywordsCBDR&RCen_ZA
uct.subject.keywordsdifferentiationen_ZA
uct.subject.keywordsDurban Platformen_ZA
uct.subject.keywordsequityen_ZA
uct.subject.keywordsresponsibilityen_ZA
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uct.type.publicationResearchen_ZA
uct.type.resourceArticleen_ZA
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