Abstract

Expectations on the upcoming Paris Conference on climate change are high and, at the same time, difficult to realize. If on one side, all major emitters are required to effectively contribute to a global emissions reduction effort, on the other side, further elements will play a crucial role. Among them, the availability of financial and technical resources to support both mitigation and adaptation actions in developing countries, the need to harmonize the different contributions and how to address equity issues will be key in shaping the ambition of the future deal and the success of the whole UNFCCC process.