Background
When did Canada officially withdraw from Kyoto
2012
WHat were the major countries to participate in the Kyoto protocol
List the 4
1. Canada
2. China
3. Japan
4. United States
True or false
is the Kyoto protocol an annex or non-annex group
True!
When did the Kyoto Protocol officially end
2020
In the 2008-2012 period, all 36 countries met their emission goals
What percent
100%
True or false
Canada ratified the treaty in 2003 but faced criticism for not fulfilling its obligations
false
Canada ratified the treaty in 2002
What does GHG stand for
Green House Gases
True or false
Does Paris give the other countries targets and goals they need to achieve
False
Each country set their own targets and report progress
when did the first commitment period end
It ended in 2012
Canada needs to reduce emissions by 45-50% of 2005 levels by 2035
what percent
45-50%
What is Canada currently focused on
-Transitioning to cleaner energy
-reducing carbon emissions
-and investing in green technologies
How many countries are a part of the Kyoto protocol
192 counties
When did the Paris agreement officially go into effect
After replacing the Kyoto Protocol in 2015, when did it officially take effect
2016
Average reduction over the 2008-2012 period compared to 1990 was what percent
5%
which country adopted the Kyoto protocol
In 1997, by the United Nations
How many regional groups were there
(its a #)
5 Regional groups
What is Paris's Primary goal
the primary goal is to limit the increase in global temperatures
There was a second reduction period made in ___ that ended early
(What year(s))
2012-2020
Average reduction over the 2013-2020 period compared to 1990
what percent
18%
Who aims to achieve these goals of reducing greenhouse gases, carbon prices, funding, etc..
Pan-Canadian
WHo were to 2 main individuals
1. Vice president Al Gore
2. Raul Estrada Oyuela
Kyoto Protocol vs. the Paris Agreement
What were some similarities (list 2)
1. Both involve many nations
2. Both are designed to address global warming
3.both aim to limit carbon emissions
4.both are international agreements
Why was the Paris agreement put into place
To replace the Kyoto protocol
BONUS
What were the 2 main colors of our slide show
Turquois and grey