India and the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol
The information stated below shows India’s engagement and dedication to global initiatives addressing climate change, demonstrated through agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and its subsequent revisions:
- The modification to the Kyoto Protocol was agreed upon during the eighth session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP) in Doha, Qatar, on 8 December 2012.
- As of 28 October 2020, a total of 147 Parties have submitted their instrument of acceptance, reaching the required number for the Doha Amendment to take effect.
- India, in adherence to its pledge, endorsed the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol, aligning with emission targets spanning from 2012 to 2020.
- India actively participated in the amendment process and became the 80th nation to formally approve the Doha Amendment.
Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol is a global agreement with the major aim of reducing the release of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. This treaty specifically addresses six key greenhouse gases which are – carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride.
This treaty is an extension of the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change called the UNFCCC, which is meant to focus on curbing emissions to combat climate change. In this article, we will look into the details of the Kyoto Protocol.
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Table of Content
- What is the Kyoto Protocol?
- Kyoto Protocol UPSC Facts
- Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol – IAS Exam Facts
- Kyoto Mechanisms
- Monitoring Emission Targets
- Adaptation Fund
- India and the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol
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