MOSCOW. (Viktor Danilov-Danilyan for RIA...
targets frightened off the United States and Australia, and they did not ratify the Protocol. If it were more ambitious, it would have no chance for approval at all.When the Kyoto Protocol was being drafted, its authors did not intend it to drastically reduce greenhouse gas concentration in the air within 5-10 years. The project was regarded as an initial step in lasting international efforts to solve the climate problem and a tool to smooth out partnership patterns.
The Protocol has determined certain mechanisms, such as trade in greenhouse gas quotas, joint projects and clean development. Others can be invented. Initiatives are coming up even now. The Kyoto idea needs to be continued after the initial budget period, finishing in 2012, in a new format and with new pledges.
Although the Kyoto Protocol makes seemingly small demands, it has tremendous political and institutional significance. If we don't make this step, greenhouse gas concentration will
Pages: 1 2 3 [4] 5