1
Q
An international response to address climate change is …
A
Kyoto Protocol
2
Q
The aims / purpose of Kyoto Protocol are …
[3 aims]
A
- Countries aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 5% below 1990 levels by 2012.
- Developed Countries have a greater responsibility to help Less Developed Countries.
- Developed Countries should help the Less Developed Countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by providing financial assistance to them.
3
Q
The 3 successes of Kyoto Protocol are …
A
- Countries have met or exceeded the targets set for them.
- Countries monitored their greenhouse gas emissions.
- Introduction of Clean Development Mechanism, such as carbon credits and using ‘green’ technology like solar panels.
4
Q
The countries that have MET the targets are …
[3 countries]
A
F.I.G
F - Finland
I - Ireland
G - Germany
5
Q
The 3 limitations / failures of Kyoto Protocol are …
A
- Some countries have not met the targets set.
- Countries, such as USA, did not sign the agreement and hence, continued to produce large amounts of greenhouse gases.
- It was not compulsory for countries that give our lesser greenhouse gases to provide support for countries with higher emissions.
6
Q
The countries that DID NOT meet the targets are …
[3 countries]
A
S.A.D
S - Sweden
A - Austria
D - Denmark
