Kyoto Enters Into Force

Kyoto Protocol

The Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement adopted in December 1997 in Japan, entered into force on February 16, 2005. The Protocol sets binding targets for developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on average 5.2 percent below 1990 levels, in order to address global warming. 

History of Kyoto Protocol [1]

Looking Beyond Kyoto [2]

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Events Highlighting Kyoto's Entry Into Force [5]

A look at international, national, and state emissions targets [6] compiled by the Pew Center for quick reference and comparison.