Question
Consider the following statements: 1.   The
Kyoto Protocol operationalizes the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). 2.   The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is defined in Article 12 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Solution
The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), defined in Article 12 of the Protocol, allows a country with an emission-reduction or emission-limitation commitment under the Kyoto Protocol (Annex B Party) to implement an emission-reduction project in developing countries. the Kyoto Protocol operationalizes the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change by committing industrialized countries and economies in transition to limit and reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions in accordance with agreed individual targets.
