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The advisory opinions on States’ obligations with respect to climate change delivered by the ITLOS, IACtHR and the ICJ consider many important legal elements that are relevant to the UNFCCC negotiations. Ahead of COP 30, LRI prepared an explainer to brief negotiators on the important findings of three major international courts.

Context: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has set up the “Global Basic Observation Network” (GBON) by Resolution 34 cg-18. This is a mandate to Members ‘to acquire and internationally exchange the most essential surface-based observational data at a minimum level of spatial resolution and time interval.’ The network is an …

Query: Please provide a characterization of the expert dialogue on mountains and climate change that took place at SB 60 and identify further entry points for these issues in other negotiation streams. Summary:  The Expert Dialogue on mountains and climate change which took place during SB 60 in Bonn, seems to be a one-off event. […]