Ad hoc is a word that originally comes from Latin and means “for this” or "for this situation." In current American English it is used to describe something that has been formed or used for a special and immediate purpose, without previous planning.
Ad hoc can be used as an adjective or an adverb. It is used more often as an adjective.
Ad hoc Group on Article 13 (AG13) A subsidiary body (committee) created by COP-1 to explore how to help governments overcome difficulties experienced in meeting their commitments under the Climate Change Convention (1995-1998).
This is my wish list. An Ad Hoc committee to over see the Adaptation, the Adaptation Committee and the Adaptation Funding. To the best of my knowledge the Millennium Assessment did not have such oversight, but, should have.
Ad hoc Group on the Berlin Mandate (AGBM) (click here)
A subsidiary body created by COP-1 to conduct the talks that led to the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol. The AGBM concluded its work on 30 November 1997.
Ad hoc Working Group on further commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG-KP) (click here)
The AWG-KP was established in 2005 by Parties to the Kyoto Protocol in Montreal to consider further commitments of industrialized countries under the Kyoto Protocol for the period beyond 2012. More information here.
Ad hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action under the Convention (AWG-LCA) (click here)
The AWG-LCA was established in Bali in 2007 to conduct negotiations on a strengthened international deal on climate change.
Ad hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) (click here)
The ADP is a subsidiary body established at COP 17 in Durban in 2011 to develop a protocol, another legal instrument or an agreed outcome with legal force under the Convention applicable to all Parties. The ADP is to complete its work by 2015 in order to adopt this protocol, legal instrument or agreed outcome with legal force at the twenty-first session of the COP and for it to come into effect from 2020.
These past Ad Hoc Committees were interesting, but, probably didn't get all it's work done. It is included in the definitions so they appear again in the agreement. I hope there will be consistency across the broad spectrum of global Adjustments.
There are far more countries involved this time so I would expect better outcomes. But, once again, there needs to be scientists on the Ad Hoc Committees. Scientists an squeeze every nickel out of Adjustment Funds. They have a lot of practice using their own budgets and/or their department budgets.
One thing to note at this time is that countries are bringing their own commitments, too. There are no assignments this time as compared to past efforts. The meetings every five years will review the efforts that have worked, others that have been neutral in their outcomes and those that are harmful. That concept is very important. There are 196 countries meeting every five years. There are dearly few that have not offered up their plans for improving emissions.
As time goes by I would expect every country to continue to modify their plans enough to bring a reduction in greenhouse gases to keep them no more than 1.5 percent and under 2.0 percent. Each five years there should be more participation, more expertise and more movement to global emission goals.
Ad hoc can be used as an adjective or an adverb. It is used more often as an adjective.
Ad hoc Group on Article 13 (AG13) A subsidiary body (committee) created by COP-1 to explore how to help governments overcome difficulties experienced in meeting their commitments under the Climate Change Convention (1995-1998).
This is my wish list. An Ad Hoc committee to over see the Adaptation, the Adaptation Committee and the Adaptation Funding. To the best of my knowledge the Millennium Assessment did not have such oversight, but, should have.
Ad hoc Group on the Berlin Mandate (AGBM) (click here)
A subsidiary body created by COP-1 to conduct the talks that led to the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol. The AGBM concluded its work on 30 November 1997.
Ad hoc Working Group on further commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG-KP) (click here)
The AWG-KP was established in 2005 by Parties to the Kyoto Protocol in Montreal to consider further commitments of industrialized countries under the Kyoto Protocol for the period beyond 2012. More information here.
Ad hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action under the Convention (AWG-LCA) (click here)
The AWG-LCA was established in Bali in 2007 to conduct negotiations on a strengthened international deal on climate change.
Ad hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) (click here)
The ADP is a subsidiary body established at COP 17 in Durban in 2011 to develop a protocol, another legal instrument or an agreed outcome with legal force under the Convention applicable to all Parties. The ADP is to complete its work by 2015 in order to adopt this protocol, legal instrument or agreed outcome with legal force at the twenty-first session of the COP and for it to come into effect from 2020.
These past Ad Hoc Committees were interesting, but, probably didn't get all it's work done. It is included in the definitions so they appear again in the agreement. I hope there will be consistency across the broad spectrum of global Adjustments.
There are far more countries involved this time so I would expect better outcomes. But, once again, there needs to be scientists on the Ad Hoc Committees. Scientists an squeeze every nickel out of Adjustment Funds. They have a lot of practice using their own budgets and/or their department budgets.
One thing to note at this time is that countries are bringing their own commitments, too. There are no assignments this time as compared to past efforts. The meetings every five years will review the efforts that have worked, others that have been neutral in their outcomes and those that are harmful. That concept is very important. There are 196 countries meeting every five years. There are dearly few that have not offered up their plans for improving emissions.
As time goes by I would expect every country to continue to modify their plans enough to bring a reduction in greenhouse gases to keep them no more than 1.5 percent and under 2.0 percent. Each five years there should be more participation, more expertise and more movement to global emission goals.
