Introductory Course to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol Corporate author UNEP/InforMEA Date 2016 Source IUCN (ID: MON-090802) Publisher | Place of publication UNEP | www Document type Training/educational material Language English Field of application International Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword International agreement-implementation International agreement-text Enforcement/compliance Climate change Abstract During recent years, scientists have been able to collect evidence of changes in temperature, rainfall and other weather variables. This data suggests that over the period 1880 to 2012 the average world temperature increased by 0.85º Celsius. The data also demonstrates an increase in the quantity of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, in the atmosphere due to human activity. Most greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere for a long period of time. This means that even if emissions from human activities were to stop immediately, the effects of the emissions already accumulated may persist for centuries. Though the temperature increase from the industrial revolution to the early years of the 21st century has been relatively moderate at around 0.85º Celsius, scientists estimate that the global average surface temperature could rise up to 4.8º Celsius over the next 100 years. This course introduces you to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol, which constitute the legally binding framework in the flight against climate change by addressing both the mitigation of emissions of greenhouse gases and the adaptation to climate change. At the end of the this course, you will be able to: 1.Explain the causes and effect of climate change 2.Describe the key provisions, commitments and mechanisms established by the Convention and the Protocol The course is comprised of 4 short units. Each unit includes a book with links to the InforMEA glossary and relevant documents and websites, additional materials and videos. Take the quizzes to test your knowledge. It will take you 1 and a half hours approximately to complete the course, excluding additional materials. You can manage your time as you wish; take a few units and retake the course whenever it is more convenient for you. After completing all the units and passing the quiz with an 80% of correct responses, you will receive a certificate of completion. This course has been developed under the InforMEA Project which is steered by the MEA Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) Initiative. It is based on the UNEP Training Manual on International Environmental Law and developed in collaboration with Mr. Dan Bondi Ogolla, Coordinator & Principal Legal Adviser, UN Climate Change Framework Convention Secretariat. Website e-learning.informea.org Other references Treaty United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Treaty | Multilateral | New York | Jun 22, 1992 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) Treaty Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Treaty | Multilateral | Kyoto | Feb 4, 1998 Keyword: Access-to-information, Sustainable development, Clean development mechanism, Energy conservation/energy production, Ozone layer, Joint implementation, Precautionary principle, Public participation, Climate change, Intergenerational equity, International organization, Forest management/forest conservation, Inventory, EIA, Research, Capacity building, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Data collection/reporting, Technology transfer, Education, Waste management, Emissions Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001269)