A decade after its launch, the international effort against global climate change enters a critical new phase. With the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol by Russia, this landmark agreement will now enter into force. Kyoto's coming of age is a major diplomatic accomplishment: a strong declaration of multilateral will to confront a quintessentially global challenge. But against that challenge, Kyoto is but a first step.
Eileen Claussen Statement on Russia's Ratification of the Kyoto Protocol [1]
Q & A: Russia and the Kyoto Protocol [2]
Glossary: Key Terms Related to the Kyoto Protocol [3]
Other Resources:
For a quick reference and comparison, we compiled international, national, and state emissions targets [5].
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change [6]
Links:
[1] http://www.c2es.org/press/statement/2004/10/statement-eileen-claussen-russias-ratification-kyoto-protocol
[2] http://www.c2es.org/what_s_being_done/in_the_world/russia_kyoto_q_a.cfm
[3] http://www.c2es.org/what_s_being_done/in_the_world/russia_kyoto_glossar.cfm
[4] http://www.c2es.org/global-warming-in-depth/all_reports/beyond_kyoto
[5] http://www.c2es.org/what_s_being_done/targets
[6] http://unfccc.int/