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None of the parties to the Kyoto Convention refused to sign the Protocol.
The United States signed the Protocol but subsequently refused to ratify it.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe USA refused to ratify the Kyoto Protocol even though it had signed it. It claimed that its economy would by damaged if it kept its part in the agreement.
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Did Spain sign the Kyoto protocol?
yes Spain did sign the Kyoto protocol
When did Canada sign the agreement of Kyoto protocol?
They signed it in 1998, during the time that the Liberals won the election, but in 2006, when the Conservatives won, the Kyoto Protocol was disapproved.
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 Portugal sign the Kyoto Protocol?
Yes, Portugal signed the Kyoto Protocol. The Kyoto Protocol is aimed at reducing global warming. It was adopted on December 11, 1997.Portugal signed the Protocl on April 29, 1998. Portugal ratified the Protocol on May 31, 2002. Signing is optional. Ratification means that the country is agreeing to cap emissions in accordance with the Protocol.
What are the objectives of Kyoto protocol?
The purpose of the Kyoto Protocol was to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases across the globe. 192 nations have signed the Kyoto Protocol, though only 37 of them have binding carbon emission targets.
Did the UK sign the Kyoto protocol?
Yes. Every country signed it but the US didn't ratify it.
Does China accept Kyoto protocol?
Yes, China has signed and ratified the Kyoto protocol.
Why did some countries not sign the Kyoto protocol?
All countries have signed the Kyoto Protocol.All countries except the USA have ratified it. The US signed on 12 Nov 1998, but has not yet ratified it.Update, Dec 2011, Canada withdraws from the Kyoto Protocol with other countries expected to reconsider in the coming here.
What has Australia done about the Kyoto Protocol?
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.
What is the name of the international protocol that calls for nations to cut their emissions of greenhouse gasses?
The Kyoto Protocol.
What reasons did the US give to justify not signing the Kyoto Protocol?
The Kyoto Protocol was drawn up to get all countries to set levels to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Every country signed this agreement, but the US refused to ratify it, saying it would hurt the economy.
