So what is this Kyoto Protocol we keep hearing about?

October 28, 2007

The Kyoto Protocol is basically an agreement for countries around the world to cooperate in a reduction of the 6 main greenhouse gases.

The objective of the protocol is to stabilize greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere therefore preventing or reversing abnormal interference with our climate systems.

Countries are separated into 2 groups, developed countries, who have reductions commitments and non-developed countries who due to the fact that they are a developing country are not committed to reductions but may participate.

The aim of the protocol for round one is to reduce worldwide greenhouse gas emissions by 5.2% below the 1990 emissions during the period 2008-2012. After 2012 targets are to be established and implemented well in advance.



Written by Craig · Filed Under Climate, Environment, Political 

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