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Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change adopted at Kyoto on 11 December 1997
Treaty Code:
M1997/16
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
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Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The Kyoto Protocol sets legally binding emissions targets for industrialised countries. The Protocol's rules focus on: commitments (including legally binding emissions targets and general commitments); implementation (including domestic steps and three novel implementing mechanisms); minimizing impacts on developing countries (including use of an Adaptation Fund); Accounting, reporting and review (including in-depth review of national reporting) and compliance (including a Compliance Committee to assess and deal with problem cases).
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Signature Date:
22/05/1998
Adherence Date:
19/12/2002
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
11/12/1997
Place Concluded:
Kyoto
Entry Into Force Date:
16/02/2005
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
16/02/2005
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
Yes
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
NZTS Number:
NZTS 2005, No. 2.
UNTS Number:
Chapter XXVII Environment, No. 7a
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