Want to discuss EU Delegations? Find out more about my research on EU Delegations via soc.kuleuven.be/lines/sustai..., reach out via email or send a direct message. (4/4).

Similarly, having high-level staff (i.e. EU Ambassadors) 'on the ground' helps to make the EU's voice heard. Reducing these posts will be a negative sign towards EU partners in the affected regions. In times of geopolitics and contestation, this might not be sign the EU wants to send. (3/4)

We live in times of many foreign policy priorities and difficult budgets. So reading about this proposal is no surprise, but we need to discuss the consequences. Effective diplomacy needs an understanding of the local context. This will be more and more difficult with fewer local agents. (2/4)

Interested in learning more? Read the full report here: www.ensuredeurope.eu/publications... & share your thoughts! (5/5)

What can be done to tackle these challenges? We identify small procedural reform opportunities. Yet, the overall reform potential is limited: The biggest stumbling blocks for major reforms of the UNFCCC process remain consensus decision-making and a lack of trust among parties. (4/5)

We find that the #effectiveness of UNFCCC negotiations is hampered by, among others, overloaded agendas, the consensus rule, and a lack of trust among parties. The #democratic quality of negotiations is hampered by asymmetries in party power and unequal participation in negotiations. (3/5)

Based on literature review, document analysis, and interviews, we investigated the effectiveness and
democratic character of #COPs, focusing on four challenges: (1) inequalities
in party participation, (2) involvement of non-party stakeholders, (3) voting, and (4) agenda streamlining. (2/5)

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