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What is the purpose of emissions trading, also known as 'carbon trading'?
To help countries meet their emission reduction targets
What is the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) designed to do?
Enable developing countries to sell emission reduction credits
What does Joint Implementation (JI) allow a country to do?
Earn emission reduction units from projects in other countries
What is the main role of the compliance mechanism in the Kyoto Protocol?
To ensure countries meet their obligations and impose penalties if necessary
When did the Kyoto Protocol officially enter into force?
February 16, 2005
Which agreement largely superseded the role of the Kyoto Protocol after 2015?
Paris Agreement
How did the Paris Agreement differ from the Kyoto Protocol in terms of participation?
(C) It provided a more inclusive framework for all countries.
Which of the following statements is true about the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)?
It permits a country with an emission-reduction commitment to implement projects in developing nations.
What is one of the functions of Joint Implementation (JI)?
It enables a country with an emission-reduction commitment to earn credits from an emission-reduction project in another country.
Explore critiques on climate change protocols, including the principle of 'common but differentiated responsibilities' and the lack of a holistic approach to address various aspects of climate change. Delve into the debates on equity, fairness, and historical emissions in international environmental agreements.
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