The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which commits its Parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets. In 1992, countries joined the “United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change”. The aim of the convention was for the countries participating to limit or prevent the increases in average global temperature, and the effects it had on the climate. Countries realized came up with a plan in 1995 that they needed something else as this current idea wasn't working In order to strengthen global involvement and it's response to climate change and in conclusion they introduced the Kyoto protocol. It was adopted in 1997, and came into legal effect in 2005.
The protocol recognized that developed countries as most responsible for the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.The protocol places a heavier burden on developed nations under the principle of " common but differentiated responsibilities."In the year 2009, in February , one hundred and eighty-three countries had agreed to follow the Kyoto Protocol. Twenty-nine countries had not adopted it and some have not carried out their duties. This is because of the burden it places on their economy. The first commitment period commenced in 2008, countries party to the protocol agreed to cut their emissions to 5% below levels in 1990 by the year 2012. This did not get much support, it placed a abundant tax on the developing countries as well as the countries who had worked hard in the past to reduce their emissions.
Targets for the first commitment period
The targets for the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol cover emissions of the six main greenhouse gases, namely:
• Carbon dioxide (CO2);
• Methane (CH4);
• Nitrous oxide (N2O);
• Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs);
• Perfluorocarbons (PFCs); and
• Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)
The protocol recognized that developed countries as most responsible for the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.The protocol places a heavier burden on developed nations under the principle of " common but differentiated responsibilities."In the year 2009, in February , one hundred and eighty-three countries had agreed to follow the Kyoto Protocol. Twenty-nine countries had not adopted it and some have not carried out their duties. This is because of the burden it places on their economy. The first commitment period commenced in 2008, countries party to the protocol agreed to cut their emissions to 5% below levels in 1990 by the year 2012. This did not get much support, it placed a abundant tax on the developing countries as well as the countries who had worked hard in the past to reduce their emissions.
Targets for the first commitment period
The targets for the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol cover emissions of the six main greenhouse gases, namely:
• Carbon dioxide (CO2);
• Methane (CH4);
• Nitrous oxide (N2O);
• Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs);
• Perfluorocarbons (PFCs); and
• Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)
The Kyoto Protocol had many effects on Canada, as it is a very important and diverse issue. The Canadian government has even formed two sides for example, while the Bloc Quebecois and the Green Party supported the protocol and the Conservative party did not accept it. Eventually, December 13, 2011 Canada became the first signatory to announce its withdrawal from the Kyoto Protocol. One effect of the Kyoto Protocol and its debate within Canada was to bring environmental issues to the faces of public knowledge. This Kyoto Protocol raised increasing the awareness of the ideas to prevent climate change and promote environmentalism. Environmentalists and opposition say Canada’s reputation has been damaged by its role in disrupting other countries’ efforts to approve a second phase for Kyoto.