Kyoto Protocol — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is/are correct? 1. It allows Annex I countries to invest in emission reduction projects in Non-Annex I countries. 2. The projects must contribute to sustainable development in the host country. 3. Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) generated from these projects can be used by Annex I countries to meet their emission targets. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The term 'Common But Differentiated Responsibilities' (CBDR) is often seen in the context of:

Which of the following countries was NOT an Annex I Party under the Kyoto Protocol with legally binding emission reduction targets?

Consider the following statements regarding the flexible mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol: 1. Joint Implementation (JI) allows an Annex I Party to invest in emission reduction projects in a Non-Annex I Party. 2. Emissions Trading (ET) allows Annex I Parties to buy and sell emission allowances among themselves. 3. The Doha Amendment established the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Kyoto Protocol, consider the following statements: 1. It is an international treaty that extends the 1992 UNFCCC. 2. It sets legally binding emission reduction targets for all signatory countries. 3. The United States ratified the Protocol but later withdrew from it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?