Environment & Ecology·Environmental Laws
UNFCCC — Environmental Laws
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| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doha Amendment to Kyoto Protocol | 2012 | While not directly amending UNFCCC, the Doha Amendment extended the Kyoto Protocol's second commitment period (2013-2020) and added new greenhouse gases. It required ratification by 144 Parties to enter into force, which occurred in 2020. | Demonstrated the challenges of amending climate agreements and the preference for new instruments like the Paris Agreement rather than amending existing ones. |