Table of Contents
Preface Main Page
Foreword

Part 1 The Negotiating Context
1. The Climate Change Problem
 2. The Climate Convention
and the Kyoto Protocol
3. The Bodies in the Regime
4. The Rules of Procedure
5. State and Non-State Actors
6. Coalitions in the Climate
Change Regime
7. The G-77 and China

Part 2 Negotiating Skills
8. The Ideal Negotiator
 9. The Handicapped Negotiator
10. Coping Strategies
11. Tips and Tricks for the
Lonely Diplomat
 12. Index to the FCCC
 13. References




Part II: Negotiating Skills
11. Tips and Tricks for the Lonely Diplomat
Introduction / Memorize and keep with you / Making sense of the reading material / Preparing for the actual negotiations / Getting your bearings / Drafting / Negotiating / Optimizing participation / Monitor the progress of others / Focus / From sustenance to diplomatic encounters /

11.10 Focus

  • Focus on the agenda and the items to be discussed.

  • Be alert, especially during the last few decisive sessions. Decisions are taken at intermediate and at end sessions. Don't tire yourself out before the last few sessions. That is where the key steps are taken. Keep reserve energy in store.

  • Make the chaos manageable for yourself. Focus on the main and formal meetings, if you are alone. Focus on the ENB reports, ECO and the CRPs at a very minimum. Attend the regional meetings. Attend some of the informative side-events, where issues are sometimes explained in simple language and in some depth. Keep your aspiration and reserve positions with you at all times.