Glossary

**Kyoto Protocol** is an international treaty that was adopted on December 11, 1997, in Kyoto, Japan, and entered into force on February 16, 2005. Its primary objective is to combat global warming by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The protocol commits its signatories, primarily developed countries and economies in transition, to adhere to binding emission reduction targets. This initiative is grounded in the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, recognizing that...