ISWG-GHG 17/2/19: Proposed process for the further development of the basket of candidate mid-term measures

ISWG-GHG 17/2/19: Proposed process for the further development of the basket of candidate mid-term measures

This document comments on documents MEPC 81/16 and MEPC 81/16/Add.1, annex 12 and invites the Working Group to ensure an inclusive, deliberative and transparent process for the further development of the basket of candidate mid-term measures during working groups at ISWG-GHG 17, MEPC 82 and at any other formal and informal sessions that might happen in between. The co-sponsors especially reflect on intersessional informal exercises that sought to discuss and consolidate where possible a sample of mid-term measures, including the most appropriate use of any outputs produced.

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