This is a major issue in the negotiations right now, said Wiser. Annex 1 countries want the individuals comprising the enforcement branch to be from Annex 1 countries, since these countries assert that they are the ones being judged. G77 countries, on the other hand, want global equitable geographic representation of enforcement members. Despite the detail difficulties, however, Wiser asserts that progress is being made. The procedures have been fairly agreed upon, says Wiser, adding that the CIEL has taken part in the compliance negotiations at previous COP meetings and has made proposals to the delegates.
Consequences are also a major issue on the negotiation table.
Wiser explained that if one country does what it has to do and meets its target while another one doesn t, the non-compliant country will get the benefit as well as an economic and trade advantage, while the compliant country suffers an economic burden. This regime implicates every aspect of human activity, said Wiser. Everything we do affects climate change. Countries will take on legally-binding obligations to reduce their emissions. This will impact their economies and require that they make changes.