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Australia did in fact sign the Kyoto accord, but the Liberal government delayed ratifying the protocol although Australia had negotiated extremely favourable terms under the agreement. It was ratified in December 2007 by the new Labor Government under Kevin Rudd.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoInitially Australia refused to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, because it believed it would be bad for the country's businesses. An offer was made to allow it an additional 8 percent in emissions. However, it did not get ratified until there was a change in government in 2007.
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∙ 12y agoAustralia signed and ratified the protocol, and is working towards meeting its fairly modest commitments.
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∙ 12y agoYes, on December 3, 2007, Australia ratified the Kyoto Protocol.
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Did Spain sign the Kyoto protocol?
yes Spain did sign the Kyoto protocol
Does China accept Kyoto protocol?
Yes, China has signed and ratified the Kyoto protocol.
Why did Kyoto Protocol happen?
The Kyoto Protocol happened because governments around the world had come to realise that global warming is a real threat and that it is only by concerted action of all nations that catastrophic global warming can be prevented.
What is the difference between the Copenhagen Accord and the Kyoto Protocol?
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement while the Copenhagen Accord is a political agreement.
How Kyoto protocol become ozone friendly?
Kyoto is a protocol for environment changes. It has recently shifted its focus to ozone depletion too.
Is australia a signature to the Kyoto protocol?
Yes.
What are Australia's contributions to the Kyoto protocol?
Australia has ratified the Kyoto protocol.
What is Tokyo protocol?
It's Kyoto not Tokyo "Kyoto protocol".
Why have Australia decided to sign the Kyoto protocol agreement?
That was decided at the last Federal Election
Did Spain sign the Kyoto protocol?
yes Spain did sign the Kyoto protocol
Has the Kyoto protocol helped the UK?
The UK is on target of meeting all of its target under the Kyoto protocol, it has done so well meeting the targets it is now surpassing the target, so in my view it has done more than help.
Name 2 countries that did not ratify Kyoto Protocol yet they did not withdraw from the treaty?
Australia & US
Does China accept Kyoto protocol?
Yes, China has signed and ratified the Kyoto protocol.
What is the name of the international protocol that calls for nations to cut their emissions of greenhouse gasses?
The Kyoto Protocol.
India moves amendment to Kyoto Protocol?
India moves into Kyoto Protocol. It is due to increasing population here.
What is Kyoto trenty?
The Kyoto Protocol (treaty) was to limit Global Warming .
How many countries have signed the accord in the Kyoto protocol?
191 countries have signed and ratified the kyoto protocol as of september 2011...
