Differentiation of mitigation commitments: the multi-sector convergence approach

Jos Sijm, Jaap Jansen and Asbj�rn Torvanger

Climate Policy, 2001, vol. 1, issue 4, 481-497

Abstract: This paper presents a new sector-based framework-called the multi-sector convergence approach-for negotiating binding national GHG mitigation targets after the first budget period defined by the Kyoto Protocol (2008-2012). The major characteristics of this approach are that: (i) it is based on the distinction of different sectors within the national economy; (ii) it prescribes that, in principle, the amount of per capita emission assignments should ultimately converge to the same level for all countries; (iii) it accounts for differences in national circumstances by offering the opportunity to grant additional emission allowances to countries facing specific circumstances that justify higher emission assignments; and (iv) it offers a framework for negotiating mitigation commitments among parties of the UNFCCC, including a (gradual) participation of developing countries that pass a certain threshold level of per capita emissions. In addition to briefly discussing the underlying principles of promising proposals to differentiate future GHG mitigation commitments, the paper outlines the methodology and major characteristics of the multi-sector convergence (MSC) approach, followed by some numerical illustrations. The paper is concluded by a preliminary assessment of the MSC approach.

Date: 2001
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DOI: 10.3763/cpol.2001.0149

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