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Kyoto mechanisms

Term

Formerly known as flexibility mechanisms. Economic mechanisms based on market principles that parties to the Kyoto Protocol can use in an attempt to lessen the potential economic impacts of GHG (greenhouse gases) emission-reduction requirements. They include joint implementation (Article 6), the clean development mechanisms (Article 12), and emissions trading (Article 17).

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IPPC. IPCC special report on emissions scenarios.

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http://www.grida.no/climate/ipcc/emission/168.htm

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IPPC

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