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Entry points for assessing ‘fair shares’ in national mitigation contributions (Setu Pelz et al., 2024)

Fairness considerations have long been central to the international climate change mitigation discourse, generating numerous theoretical and philosophical debates. This article addresses the pressing need for practical guidance in developing assertions of fairness in national mitigation contributions. The Paris Agreement mandates that subsequent Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted under Article 4 represent a progression compared to previous NDCs. Further decisions under the Paris Agreement mandate that NDCs include clear and transparent considerations of fairness, as recalled in the first Global Stocktake.

date:  10/01/2025

We propose a practical approach to approach this, comprising a set of 'entry points' that represent key stages where decisions are taken in 'fair share' quantifications, from interpreting foundational principles to selecting indicators and presenting results. By bridging the gap between scholarly debates and practical application, this study supports the integration of clear and transparent fairness considerations into climate policy commitments. Read the full article here.