(Swiss private-law multilateral; EN controls; FR/DE companions may be issued. Cross-refs: ECT-1 (Nature), ECT-2 (Governance/CB Secretariat), ECT-4 (Legal/Compliance), ECT-5 (IP/Data/Confidentiality), ECT-6 (Finance/Commercials), ECT-7 (Term/DR). Interfaces operate across Nexus Platforms: NXSCore, NXSQue, NXSGRIx, NXS-EOP/EWS/AAP/DSS/NSF. “CB” = each Party’s non-executive Privy Council; “CSR” = Council System of Record; “CRE” = Council Register Extract.)
ECT-3.0 Common Operating Frame (applies to §§3.1–3.4)
(a) Charter & Materiality. Each interface runs under a CB-cleared Workstream Charter (scope, roles, KPIs, risks, Clearances). Actions exceeding Materiality thresholds require Pre-Clearance and a CRE reference (ECT-2.2; Art. 9/12).
(b) Cadence. Rolling 90-day sprints with monthly checkpoints; sprint plans and KPI scorecards filed to CSR; public summaries gazetted T+10 Business Days after close (lawful redactions).
(c) Artifacts. Every public output carries Model/Data Cards, uncertainty ranges, limitations, license notice, and CRE/URI.
(d) Controls. Independence walls, conflicts log/recusals, sanctions/KYC screens, export-control checks, DPIA/TIA (where cross-border), Tier-based model governance (Bylaw 9; ECT-5/-4).
(e) RAP. During Rapid Activation Protocol, compressed cycles and RAP-Clearances apply with post-event ratification (ECT-2.1.9; Art. 19).
(f) KPIs (minimum set). Time-to-decision (signal→brief), model calibration (e.g., Brier/CRPS), coverage & freshness (NXSGRIx ingest latency), action uptake (jurisdictions/organizations using assets), DRF activation speed, basis-risk residuals, provenance compliance.
ECT-3.1 Policy/Science Interface (GRF ↔ GCRI)
3.1.1 Mandate & Scope
GCRI leads science & methods; GRF leads policy translation & decision support. Scope: hazard/exposure/vulnerability synthesis; foresight & scenarios; Sendai-aligned DRR/DRF/DRI metrics; standards convergence (OGC/WMO/ISO/IEEE as applicable).
3.1.2 Governance & RACI
- R: GCRI Scientific Leads; GRF Policy Leads.
- A: GRF ED/CEO for publications; GCRI Director for methods integrity.
- C: CB (clearances), CDS/TDC (model/data governance), ECC (ethics), Regional Chairs.
- I: Trustees/Committees via quarterly management pack.
3.1.3 Planning & Cadence
- Sprints: thematic (e.g., Heat-Health, Grid Reliability, Basin Water–Food).
- Inputs: NXSGRIx tri-source fusion (EO/in-situ; admin/regulatory; alt/OSINT).
- Workplan: annual Issue Pipeline with prioritization rubric (impact, feasibility, equity, independence).
3.1.4 Deliverables & Artifacts
- Issue Notes (8–12 pages) with options & decision thresholds;
- Policy Briefs (plain-language, 4–6 pages) with uncertainty bands;
- Scenario Packs (narratives + quantified pathways + stress-tests);
- Standards Memos (alignment deltas; migration guidance);
- Calibration Memos (skill, reliability, drift monitoring).
3.1.5 Controls & Clearances
- Tier-H/S models require TDC endorsement + CB Pre-Clearance;
- Peer-review & red-team notes attached;
- No donor-conditioned framing; conflicts recorded; paper walls as needed.
3.1.6 KPIs & Success Metrics
- TtD (signal→brief) ≤ 30 days (median) for priority hazards;
- Calibration error within pre-set bounds;
- Adoption: # jurisdictions incorporating briefs;
- Transparency: 100% of public outputs with CRE, cards, and provenance logs.
ECT-3.2 Capital & Risk Transfer Interface (GRF ↔ NSF)
3.2.1 Mandate & Scope
NSF designs/administers risk-finance rails (e.g., parametric triggers, pooled reserves, contingent credit); GRF sets eligibility, community safeguards, disclosure and fairness norms.
3.2.2 Governance & RACI
- R: NSF Facility Leads (structuring/ops); GRF DRF Lead (eligibility/comms).
- A: NSF Managing Officer for facility integrity; GRF ED/CEO for transparency & safeguards.
- C: CB (Clearances; KYC/AML; sanctions), FIC/ARC (treasury & risk), ECC (ethics), Legal.
- I: Trustees; GA via Gazette.
3.2.3 Planning & Cadence
- Annual Facilities Roadmap (peril/region; beneficiaries; funding sources; governance);
- Trigger Dev: prototype → back-test → independent validation → live;
- Readiness Drills: pre-season tests of data feeds, triggers, payout ops.
3.2.4 Deliverables & Artifacts
- Term Sheets (eligibility, triggers, payout, governance);
- Trigger Specs (thresholds, data sources, QA/QC, model card);
- Basis-Risk Analyses & fairness notes;
- Payout Playbooks (beneficiary targeting, grievance redress);
- Post-Event Performance Notes (hit/miss, timeliness, lessons).
3.2.5 Controls & Clearances (mandatory)
- CB Pre-Clearance for: facility launch/renewal; trigger changes; cross-border data/flows; escrow/custody arrangements; any donor-restricted funds (ECT-6.3).
- KYC/AML/Sanctions screens for counterparties (SECO/EU/OFAC);
- Model validation by independent reviewer;
- Transparency pack: CRE-linked public note (lawful redactions).
3.2.6 KPIs & Success Metrics
- Activation time: event→payout authorization ≤ 10 Business Days (parametric);
- Basis-risk residual below threshold X (per peril);
- Leakage ≤ Y%; Coverage (beneficiaries reached ÷ eligible) ≥ Z%;
- Disclosure: 100% facilities with public transparency pack.
3.2.7 Commercials & Safeguards
- Neutral facilitation fees per ECT-6.2;
- No exclusivity with any vendor/financier; FRAND access to rails;
- Grievance mechanisms and appeals; community safeguards documented.
ECT-3.3 Programs & Alliances Interface (GRF ↔ GRA)
3.3.1 Mandate & Scope
GRA mobilizes multi-stakeholder alliances for delivery; GRF provides guardrails, governance interfaces, and evidence norms. Scope includes national/regional programs via Chairs, RSBs, NWGs, NACs, and host institutions/corporations.
3.3.2 Governance & RACI
- R: GRA Program Leads; GRF Program Governance Lead.
- A: GRF ED/CEO for program integrity; GRA Managing Director for delivery.
- C: CB (Clearances; conflicts & RPT), ECC (ethics/safeguarding), Procurement (Bylaw 7), Regional Chairs.
- I: Trustees; GA via Gazette.
3.3.3 Planning & Cadence
- Open Calls (CB-cleared) with eligibility, scoring rubric, independence & conflict provisions;
- Program Charters with KPIs, milestones, budgets, and DoA;
- 90-day Regional Sprints led by Chairs; publication T+72h sprint close (Bylaw 6).
3.3.4 Deliverables & Artifacts
- MoUs/Sub-Awards (CB-template; open-contracting metadata where lawful);
- Implementation Playbooks (roles, comms, data room rules);
- Quarterly Scorecards (Sendai-aligned KPIs; equity indicators);
- Close-Out Packs (outputs, outcomes, lessons; CRE-linked).
3.3.5 Controls & Clearances
- Procurement: competitive sourcing thresholds; sole-source justifications logged (Bylaw 7);
- Conflicts & RPT: declarations; paper walls; recusals; public disclosures per thresholds;
- Safeguarding: code of conduct, whistleblowing, and incident logs (Art. 16; Bylaw 10).
3.3.6 KPIs & Success Metrics
- On-time/On-budget delivery;
- Adoption by state/city partners;
- Equity & inclusion metrics (reach of vulnerable groups);
- Replication across regions;
- Transparency: 100% programs with CRE-linked packs.
ECT-3.4 R&D/Innovation Interface (GRF ↔ NE Labs)
3.4.1 Mandate & Scope
NE Labs prototypes exponential technologies for DRR/DRF/DRI (sensing, AI/ML, secure compute, edge/5G/NTN, privacy-preserving analytics); GRF vets risk posture and ensures publishable, transparent artifacts.
3.4.2 Governance & RACI
- R: NE Labs PI/Tech Leads; GRF Technology & Data Committee (TDC) liaison.
- A: NE Labs Director for technical integrity; GRF ED/CEO for deployment fitness.
- C: CB (Clearances), CDS/CISO/DPO (data/security/privacy), DURB (dual-use/export), ECC (ethics).
- I: Trustees; GA via Gazette.
3.4.3 Planning & Cadence
- TRL/Sprint Map: concept → prototype → pilot → scale; TRL gates defined;
- Sandboxes: isolated environments with synthetic/approved data;
- Open tech stack preferred; SBOMs and signed builds required for releases.
3.4.4 Deliverables & Artifacts
- Design Dossiers (architecture, threat model, SBOM);
- Model/Data Cards; Validation & Red-Team Notes;
- MVPs and APIs/SDKs with docs;
- Ethics & Safety Sheets (intended use; prohibited uses; human-in-the-loop requirements).
3.4.5 Controls & Clearances
- Dual-Use/Export screens (ECT-4.4) before publication or cross-border access;
- Privacy-preserving techniques (pseudonymization, secure enclaves, federated learning) as required by DPIA;
- No black-box deployment in Tier-S/H applications; kill-switch & rollback mandatory;
- IP/Licensing per ECT-5.1/-5.2 (Open/FRAND defaults for public-good modules).
3.4.6 KPIs & Success Metrics
- TRL progression on schedule;
- Security posture (zero critical unresolved vulns at release; pen-test pass);
- Reproducibility (independent replication ≥1 for Tier-H/S);
- Adoption by programs/facilities;
- Open artifacts (code/models/data) released with proper licenses where feasible.
ECT-3.5 Interface Change Control & Transparency (supplemental)
(a) Changes to Workstream Charters or KPIs follow §2 voting thresholds (≥2/3 for Tier-S/H).
(b) All interface outputs and Clearances are filed in CSR with CRE IDs and gazetted (lawful redactions).
(c) Any party may call-in an interface decision to the Joint Committee if independence, legality, or public-interest risk is credibly raised; Chair dockets for earliest meeting or emergency session.
Design result: Four joined-up interfaces—policy/science, capital, programs, and innovation—running on a shared cadence, clear deliverables, and hard controls, so the Nexus Entities can move fast and lawfully, deliver measurable DRR/DRF/DRI outcomes, and remain independent, auditable, and future-proof.