CIAO DATE: 07/2010
January 2010
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard University
An effective international climate agreement poses formidable challenges. Existing agreements, naturally, have some good features. Further improvements are being discussed in the current negotiations. But the cost and uncertainty associated with regular renegotiation of commitments is not being addressed. The São Paulo Proposal suggests mechanisms that would avoid the need for regular renegotiation of commitments and suggests other ways to make international climate agreements more effective.
Resource link: The Sao Paulo Proposal for an Improved International Climate Agreement [PDF] - 106K