Drafted iN 1997 (International, US only one that rejected) Kyoto Protocol Drafted iN 1997 (International, US only one that rejected)
Description of Function Aimed at fighting global warming Goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5.2% from 1990 levels by 2012 The greenhouse gases include Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, and Sulfurhexaflouride. Allows for several flexible mechanisms such as emissions trading, clean development mechanism, and
Agency/ Group Responsible United Nations Problem: United Nations is weak at enforcing these rules so more powerful nations can get away with violations. Countries are put in Annex 1 and 2 categories. Annex 1 countries are any country that has agreed to ratify the law while annex two countries are a subset which are comprised of OECD members. (Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development).