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Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Author(s) : UNITED NATIONS (NATIONS UNIES)

Type of article: Files on regulations

Summary

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It was adopted in 1997 and entered into force on February 16, 2005. It implements the objective of the UNFCCC to stabilise GHG concentrations “at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic (human induced) interference with the climate system”, setting a heavier burden on developed nations under the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities”, because of their historical responsibility for current levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Available documents

Full text of the Kyoto Protocol (English version)

Pages: 21

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Texte intégral du Protocole de Kyoto (French version)

Pages: 24

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IIR Summary Sheet - Kyoto Protocol (English version)

Pages: 4

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Free

Fiche de synthèse de l'IIF - Protocole de Kyoto (French verison)

Pages: 4

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Details

  • Original title: Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
  • Record ID : 30027330
  • Languages: French, English
  • Subject: Regulation, Environment
  • Publishers: United Nations
  • Publication date: 1997

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