Kyoto Protocol

Question 1

An international response to address climate change is …

Answer 1

Kyoto Protocol

Question 2

The aims / purpose of Kyoto Protocol are …

[3 aims]

Answer 2

1. Countries aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 5% below 1990 levels by 2012.
2. Developed Countries have a greater responsibility to help Less Developed Countries.
3. Developed Countries should help the Less Developed Countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by providing financial assistance to them.

Question 3

The 3 successes of Kyoto Protocol are …

Answer 3

1. Countries have met or exceeded the targets set for them.
2. Countries monitored their greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Introduction of Clean Development Mechanism, such as carbon credits and using ‘green’ technology like solar panels.

Question 4

The countries that have MET the targets are …

[3 countries]

Answer 4

F.I.G

F - Finland
I - Ireland
G - Germany

Question 5

The 3 limitations / failures of Kyoto Protocol are …

Answer 5

1. Some countries have not met the targets set.
2. Countries, such as USA, did not sign the agreement and hence, continued to produce large amounts of greenhouse gases.
3. It was not compulsory for countries that give our lesser greenhouse gases to provide support for countries with higher emissions.

Question 6

The countries that DID NOT meet the targets are …

[3 countries]

Answer 6

S.A.D

S - Sweden
A - Austria
D - Denmark