US offers possible compromise at start of climate treaty talks

Article Abstract:

A deal may be reached on manmade greenhouse gas emission reduction targets following a change in policy by the US at the United Nations climate change conference in Kyoto, Japan, in Dec 1997. The US will consider a deal that allows different countries to have different targets, instead of enforcing a flat-rate target for all countries. The US supports the reduction of emissions to 1990 levels by 2012, while the European Union proposes a 15% emission reduction from 1990 levels by 2010.

International aspects, United Nations, Greenhouse gases, Air pollution, International obligations

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Equity is the key criterion for developing nations

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Developing countries from the G77 group including India and Argentina are totally opposed to the concept of equity-based greenhouse gas emission targets. Many believe that wealthy nations should assume more responsibility on global warming. However, some say that a per-capita solution is a sensible way forward. The Climate Action Network, amongst other environmental groups, is opposed to a per capita solution.

Environmental policy

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The road from Rio

Article Abstract:

The benefits of the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit that was held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil are discussed. The meeting has been found to be a motivation factor for the developing countries to start working towards solving their environmental problems.

Brazil, Developing Countries, Evaluation, Environmental aspects, Control, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (City), United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, 1992

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