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Facilitating joint implementation under the Framework Convention on Climate Change: Toward a Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Protocol

Author
Brown C.
Journal/Series
Environmental and Planning Law Journal | Vol. 14(5); 356 - 367; 12 p.
Date
1997
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-061488)
Publisher | Place of publication
The Law Book Company Ltd. | North Ryde, Australia
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Joint implementation
Abstract

The article considers joint implementation of the Framework Convention on Climate Change. A joint implementation pilot phase was initiated at COP-1, and the success of such 'activities implemented jointly' is explored. Additional market mechanisms are examined which may further facilitate joint implementation of the Convention and assist countries in meeting greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. It is argued that a system of trading in emission reduction credits is a feasible method of facilitating joint implementation, but must be accompanied by binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions.

Other references

Treaty

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Treaty | Multilateral | New York |

Keyword: Climate change, Intergenerational equity, Technology transfer, Data collection/reporting, International organization, Education, Access-to-information, Sustainable development, Inventory, Emissions, EIA, Research, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Precautionary principle, Ozone layer, Public participation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001147)