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.

Summary of SB 48-2 discussions on Articles 7 and 13 Paris Agreement Article 7 and the adaptation communication 1. Background and introduction Article 7, paragraph 10 of the Paris Agreement (PA) states that “each party should, as appropriate, submit and update periodically an adaptation communication, which may include its priorities, implementation …