Preparing for climate negotiations Preparing for UNFCCC sessions 

•Identify the key conference documents, preparatory meetings, draft texts, internal and external workshops and events – especially for your ?hot topics?. 

•Understand how to use the UNFCCC website and other important references and resources. 

•Preparing efficient and effective briefings 

•Planning how to assess conference outcomes critically and productively – including as they are developing – Thematic issues for Negotiation.

Work at home – coming with a mandate 

•Identifying hot topics? given national circumstances 

•Creating a support team 

•Getting the information you need 

•Identifying views/positions of ?like-mindeds?, including in regional groups 

•Establishing your national position, especially on ?hot topics? 

•Winning political backing and public support; engaging with key national actors 

Getting your position ?out there? 

•Know what you want (or hope for) and be clear about it

 

•Preparing a strategy for negotiation within your resources

 

•Preparing and drafting position papers and submissions to the Secretariat 

•Understanding the playing field, identifying allies, and effective networking 

•Strategic negotiation – engaging with allies and those whose positions you?d like to change 

•Engaging with secretariat experts