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Kyoto Protocol of 1997!. International legislation Full Name: Convention of Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol of 1997. Description of Function. Addresses prevention of further global warming from four greenhouse gases and hydro and perfluorocarbons
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Kyoto Protocol of 1997! International legislation Full Name: Convention of Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol of 1997
Description of Function • Addresses prevention of further global warming from four greenhouse gases and hydro and perfluorocarbons • Highlights: emissions trading – each country gets credits of emissions that can be traded to other countries
Group Responsible for Regulation and Enforcement • Guidelines are set up by the United Nations • The Kyoto Protocol is enforced by its own Enforcement Branch, and countries elect Designated national authorities to manage the Kyoto process Jacy Humphries