· What are the practical obstacles for operators in diverse geographies (e.g. remote, offshore, high-H₂S) to comply with verification requirements?

· How can “reasonable assurance” be defined consistently across verifiers without being overly burdensome or too lenient?

· What incentives or regulatory mechanisms might encourage adoption (or alignment) of the protocol beyond EU importers?

· How should feedback from this global consultation phase shape final protocol decisions — e.g. flexibility vs consistency, regional adjustments, independent oversight?