Sunday, February 14, 2016

Article 11 of Kyoto Protocol.

1. In the implementation of Article 10, Parties shall take into account the provisions of Article 4, paragraphs 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9, of the Convention. 

2. In the context of the implementation of Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention, in accordance with the provisions of Article 4, paragraph 3, and Article 11 of the Convention, and through the entity or entities entrusted with the operation of the financial mechanism of the Convention, the developed country Parties and other developed Parties included in Annex II to the Convention shall:

The discussion of the climate crisis in the USA Republican legislature begins and then immediately ends when US dollars are on the time. USAID is a valid source of funding, plus whatever the USA is assessed for their United Nations' dues is usually within a budget. 

(a) Provide new and additional financial resources to meet the agreed full costs incurred by developing country Parties in advancing the implementation of existing commitments under Article 4, paragraph 1 (a), of the Convention that are covered in Article 10, subparagraph (a); and

I would encourage global leaders to understand where they may have influence with the American people and appeal to that with a reminder to contract their Congress person. Just as an example, I would think India would have a large contingency of Americans to appeal to when visiting the USA. There are cable companies that would love to carry the words of foreign leaders to people of same culture and values. 

Global leaders should not ignore the clout they have with Americans and Congress. Pope Francis never under estimated his importance. They need to advocate for the change their country needs, especially a country of 1 billion people. The leadership should make rounds on Congress either in person or send their aids. There can be pressure brought to Congress. It is worth the try.

(b) Also provide such financial resources, including for the transfer of technology, needed by the developing country Parties to meet the agreed full incremental costs of advancing the implementation of existing commitments under Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention that are covered by Article 10 and that are agreed between a developing country Party and the international entity or entities referred to in Article 11 of the Convention, in accordance with that Article. 

Promises don't mean anything unless they are followed up with commitment. Promises make good political ads, but, that won't solve the problem.

The implementation of these existing commitments shall take into account the need for adequacy and predictability in the flow of funds and the importance of appropriate burden sharing among developed country Parties. The guidance to the entity or entities entrusted with the operation of the financial mechanism of the Convention in relevant decisions of the Conference of the Parties, including those agreed before the adoption of this Protocol, shall apply mutatis mutandis to the provisions of this paragraph. 

Develop relationships with countries sponsoring projects that combat the climate crisis. Don't simply pay a visit and return home. Continue relationships that prove to be willing, interested and helpful.

3. The developed country Parties and other developed Parties in Annex II to the Convention may also provide, and developing country Parties avail themselves of, financial resources for the implementation of Article 10, through bilateral, regional and other multilateral channels.