Towards an Integrated Multi-Track Climate Framework

Table of Contents

Introduction     1

I. Why an Integrated Multi-Track Framework?     3

II. Lessons from Other International Regimes     7

III. Issues in Designing a Multi-Track Framework     11

Variability of Commitments     11

Unilaterally vs. Multilaterally Defined Commitments     12

Types and Levels of Integration     14

Timing Issues: Pathways to Integration     16

IV. Approaches to Structuring a Multi-Track Framework     17

V. Conclusions     23

Notes     25

References     27