Kyoto protocol

Part of: Climate change

The Kyoto protocol is an amendment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The countries that have ratified this protocol have committed to reduce their emissions of carbon dioxide or engage in emissions trading with other protocol signatories if they cannot fulfill this. The objective is to “stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system,” as so stated in UNFCCC-Article 2.

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[ 30.05.2011 ]
COMMENT: Less red tape could push more of Russia’s struggling joint implementation projects toward much-awaited take-off
Bureaucratic hurdles are the main reason why fewer than a half of all joint implementation projects aimed at promoting energy conservation and energy efficiency, utilisation of associated petroleum gas, and development of renewable energy sources are greenlighted in Russia. The overly sophisticated selection process both stifles climate change initiatives and discourages investors from bringing new “green” funding into the Russian economy.
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[ 10.01.2011 ]
Russia begins to sell quotas on greenhouse gas emissions in a first for the country
ST. PETERSBURG – For the first time in its history, a Russian company, Gapromneft, has passed foreign companies quotas on emissions of harmful substances and greenhouses gasses into the atmosphere, selling at the beginning of January a quota on 290,000 tons of greenhouse gasses to Japan’s Mitsubishi and Nippon oil.
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[ 04.11.2009 ]
Last climate talks before Copenhagen highlight the demands of the poor to the rich
BARCELONA – African countries this week made themselves heard on emissions cuts they expect rich nations to make during the last round of climate negotiations in Barcelona before the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen next month – and by so doing opened the door to what will be expected of the "haves" and the "have-nots."
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NEWS
[ 27.01.2009 ]
Belarus said to shoot for its own emissions reductions

The former Soviet Republic of Belarus, and among the most destitute and totalitarian, has announced intentions review international suggestions that it reduce its green house gas output by 10 percent by 2020.

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[ 18.03.2008 ]
Russia to stymie Kyoto climate deal – though some progress has been made

Foreign companies seeking to make money in Russia under the Kyoto Protocol will face hard times, as Russian authorities say they will do what they can to obstruct the climate deals, the Barents Observer reported.

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[ 09.12.2007 ]
Norway Offers Funding For Avoided Deforestation

Norway announced on 9 December that it would offer USD 500 million to protect rainforests. Such funding commitments from rich countries have long been called for, and the Bellona Foundation appreciates the Norwegian government's sense of responsibility on this issue.

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BLOGS
Postet 20.01.2011 i Michelle Lanning Blog av Michelle Lanning

New Global GHG Network of Sensors launched (U.S.)

A new global network of sensors has been launched, providing accurate data on current greenhouse gas content in the atmosphere.

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