Kyoto Protocol

Minako Ito & Hayato Ishida

Background


What is the Kyoto Protocol Why is it created Controversy over the Kyoto Protocol

Pro : Positive Effects



Slows GHG emissions and global warming Developments in science and technology Increase of political communication

Pro : Ratified by 141 countries



Necessity for ratification=55 countries, 141 countries for ratification are way over it 141 countries are mostly developing country Developing country offers credit for air pollution

Pro : It is longsighted / high priority



Kyoto is only at the first step It is preparation for future Global warming is destroying ecosystem

Con : Negative Effects



Slows countrys development Destroy peoples lives Discrimination of the countries

Con : Not ratified by developed and industrial countries



Developed and industrial countries are not involving Kyoto Protocol The countries matter most for global warming are those who are not signing in yet Without those countries involving, Kyoto Protocol does not work

Con : It is shortsighted / less priority



Countries have other things to care about Kyoto just slows the growth rate of GHG emission Kyoto is too rash and vague

Current Status / Future Trend



Thought of Global Warming by citizens Increase / decrease of CO2 Steps must be taken

 

 

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