Kyoto Protocol enters into force

• Authors:
• Amanda Seaton
• Derek Woodhouse
• Mark Moseley

The Kyoto Protocol, which was adopted in 1997, finally enters into force today.

What implications does this have?

The Kyoto Protocol sets out various commitments, agreed by 136 countries, in relation to mitigating, measuring and adapting to climate change. Until now, these commitments have merely been guidelines, but as of 16 February 2005 they become legally binding obligations and sanctions may be imposed if these obligations are not met.

The most onerous obligations fall on the industri... (548 more words)

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