Kyoto Protocol

Definition

Protocol to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Provides for binding emission reductions for Annex I Parties to the UNFCCC. Adopted in 1997, entered into force in 2005.

Details

Related concepts:
Voluntary commitments,
Policies and Measures,
Adaptation Fund,
Baseline,
Berlin Mandate,
Additionality,
Leakage,
Marrakech Accords,
Emission-Reduction Unit,
Registries,
Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol,
Carbon Market,
Clean Development Mechanism,
International Emissions Trading,
Joint Implementation,
Quantified emissions limitation and reduction objectives,
Hydrofluorocarbons,
Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice
URI:
https://vocabulary.informea.org/NegotiatorsGlossary/995