terminology used in mutilateral negotiations
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european capacity building initiative ecbiTerminology used in multilateral
negotiationsDr. Achala Abeysinghe
Principal Researcher/ Team LeaderGlobal Climate Law, Policy and Governance
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1. ‘Should/ ought to’ mean
A. An action is advised but not an obligationB. An action is requiredC. An action is obligatory commitment
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2. What does ‘shall’ mean?
A. An action is advised but not an obligationB. An action is discretionaryC. An action is obligatory and is a commitment
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3. If phrases such as ‘as appropriate, as necessary, as applicable’ used in a sentence…
A. An action must be taken B. They are cconditional phrases and allows
discretion in determining whether the action is necessary
C. Indicates that a binding commitment is imposed
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4. Which is the most robust action COP can take?
A. DecideB. DeclareC. Insist
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5. Which of the following are synonyms?
A. Recognizes and acknowledgesB. Recognizes and recommendsC. Insists and decides
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6. Arrange from strongest to weakest in terms of taking actions
A. Urges B. RequiresC. Requests
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european capacity building initiative ecbi7. What is meant by inter alia?
A. Including/ among othersB. ExcludingC. By the way of
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8. What is meant by Mutatis mutandis?
A. Having changed what must be changedB. Without considerationC. With consideration
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9. What does ‘COP adopts’ mean?A. Conference of the Parties accepts and incorporates a document to their overall commitment under the UNFCCC by voting or consensus.
B. Conference of the Parties acknowledges a document
C. Conference of the Parties introduces a document
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european capacity building initiative ecbi10. In which order will the text enter into
force?
A. Negotiate---Adopt----Sign----- Ratify----Entry into force
B. Negotiate---Sign-----Adopt----- Ratify----Entry into force
C. Negotiate---Ratify----Sign----- Adopt----Entry into force
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1. ‘Should/ ought to’ mean
A. An action is advised but not an obligationB. An action is requiredC. An action is obligatory commitment
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2. What does ‘shall’ mean?
A. An action is advised but not an obligationB. An action is discretionaryC. An action is obligatory and is a binding
commitment
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3. If phrases such as ‘as appropriate, as necessary, as applicable’ used in a sentence…
A. An action must be taken B. They are cconditional phrases and allows
discretion in determining whether the action is necessary
C. Indicates that a binding commitment is imposed
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4. Which is the most robust action COP can take?
A. DecidesB. DeclaresC. Insists
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5. Which of the following are synonyms?
A. Recognizes and acknowledgesB. Recognizes and recommendsC. Insists and decides
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6. Arrange from strongest to weakest in terms of taking actions
A. RequiresB. Urges C. Requests
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european capacity building initiative ecbi7. What is meant by inter alia?
A. Including/ among othersB. ExcludingC. By the way of
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8. What is meant by Mutatis mutandis
A. Having changed what must be changedB. Without considerationC. With consideration
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9. What does ‘COP adopts’ mean?A. Conference of the Parties accepts and incorporates a document to their overall commitment under the UNFCCC by voting or consensus.
B. Conference of the Parties acknowledges a document
C. Conference of the Parties introduces a document
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european capacity building initiative ecbi10. In which order will the text enter into
force?
A. Negotiate---Adopt----Sign----- Ratify----Entry into force
B. Negotiate---Sign-----Adopt----- Ratify----Entry into force
C. Negotiate---Ratify----Sign----- Adopt----Entry into force