Kyoto International Treaty (Coursework Sample)

Kyoto International Treaty
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History
The scientific research on climatic changes has been the world focus from 1980’s. In 1997, there was the conception of the Kyoto protocol in Kyoto Japan. The primary goal for its implement was the (UNFCCC). Its primary purpose was to formulate laws that were intended to create international laws that govern greenhouse gas emissions. It became the first treaty to create global binding contract that reduced the greenhouse emission. It took seven years due to the condition that had been predetermined for implementation in 2004; it became a global law after years of debate among politicians, leaders, and scientist. The Kyoto protocol expired in 2012. Conferences have been held among the Conferences of Parties to extend the treaty. In a meeting held recently in Doha, Qatar the protocol was extended to 2020 as agreed by member states.
Many countries joined the (UNFCCC) in 1992. Their primary objective is to unite for the common good of ensuring that the raising global temperatures are barred. Kyoto protocol was enacted on 11 December 1997, after five years, and it was first suggested to binding the developed nations only. The treaty was supposed to be ratified by at least 55 parties who are willing to reduce their emission of greenhouse by 55% for it to be initiated in 2004.
During the first commitment period, Kyoto protocol was not that successful since most of its members were not able to manage the standards set, and most of them even exceeded the levels that were given and this made member believe that it would not be possible to curd the greenhouse effect.
Limitations
The focal predicament that Kyoto protocol has is the lack of harmony and collaboration between the developing nations and the industrialized countries. Egoism and competition were dominating, and this was an obstacle to feeding solutions to the eminent problem. Most of the countries withdrew during the second face due to the fear of ruining their economy by sticking to the (UNFCCC) regulation. Additionally, by adopting the Kyoto protocol of doing things meant that they were supposed to reduce their emission, which could be so expensive and some countries had not capability brought about by the inadequacy of modern technology and environmental friend technologies (Larson, D. F, & Breustedt, G. 2007).
Effectiveness
The only avenue to overcoming these challenges is to manage cooperation between nations. To be effective nations have to trounce their egoism and competition for the benefit of all humanity. They have to think beyond their self-interest but for the common interest of all. The best model to facilitate this is to urge nations to form small alliances that are inclined to exchanging technologies and information during regional negations and discussions. For success to be realized by Kyoto protocol then members should encourage cohesion, coordination, and cooperation.
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