Rigi Retreat Draft Discussion Paper III: Predictable Scheduling, Clustered Reviews and Sustained Follow-Up in the Treaty Body System Background

Predictable scheduling has emerged as a central element of treaty body strengthening, offering greater certainty for States, experts and stakeholders while helping to address delays and growing backlogs. This paper examines options for an eight-year review cycle, including clustered reviews and sustained follow-up, and considers how scheduling could become the backbone of a more coherent and effective reporting system.