What is the Kyoto Protocol?
The Kyoto Protocol is based on the idea that countries have different responsibilities depending on their development and the principle that those who pollute should pay. This international environmental agreement aims to tackle issues related to the climate on a global scale. From 2008 to 2012, 36 nations took part in the first commitment period of the protocol. Nine of these nations used flexibility mechanisms because their national emissions exceeded the set targets. Consequently, these countries provided financial support for projects that aimed to reduce emissions in other nations.
Despite efforts by the 36 developed nations to decrease their emissions, global emissions increased by 32% from 1990 to 2010. The financial crisis of 2007-08 played a significant role in this increase, leading to an overall reduction in emissions during that period.
Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol is a global agreement with the major aim of reducing the release of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. This treaty specifically addresses six key greenhouse gases which are – carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride.
This treaty is an extension of the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change called the UNFCCC, which is meant to focus on curbing emissions to combat climate change. In this article, we will look into the details of the Kyoto Protocol.
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Table of Content
- What is the Kyoto Protocol?
- Kyoto Protocol UPSC Facts
- Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol – IAS Exam Facts
- Kyoto Mechanisms
- Monitoring Emission Targets
- Adaptation Fund
- India and the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol