2 Science and Technology · 2.5.6 Climate and environmental treaties

2.5.6.3 Kyoto Protocol: targets and CDM, joint implementation and emissions trading

The Kyoto Protocol (1997) was the first treaty to set legally binding emission cuts, but only for developed countries, and it created three market mechanisms (emissions trading, joint implementation and the CDM) to help them meet those cuts.

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Key terms

  • Kyoto Protocol
  • Annex B
  • first commitment period
  • Doha Amendment
  • flexible mechanisms
  • Clean Development Mechanism
  • CER
  • Joint Implementation
  • ERU
  • emissions trading
  • AAU
  • Adaptation Fund
  • share of proceeds
  • Marrakesh Accords

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