1. Kyoto Protocol

2. When does the first commitment period end?
What is it?
Environmental Treaty
Purpose?
Reduce emissions of the 4 greenhouse gases
When does the first commitment period end?
2013

3. Selfish America or a “flawed” protocol?
President Bush on rejecting the Kyoto Protocol said that "this is the American position because it's right for America“
Kyoto agreement was "fatally flawed“ Bush on the protocol

4. Will America agree?
“Whether it’s about climate change or money laundering and tax havens, the leading world power cannot brush the problems of the planet aside.” French Minister Laurent Fabius