POWERPOINT: Developing countries and the Climate Treaty: What’s fair, what’s possible?

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POWERPOINT: Developing countries and the Climate Treaty: What’s fair, what’s possible? Click here to start This presentation highlights the myths and facts about developing countries and climate protection. See why the U.S. should stop demanding more commitments from developing countries as a condition for U.S. ratification of the Kyoto Protocol. Developing Countries and The Climate TreatyWhat’s Fair, What’s Possible? Developing CountryStalemate Developing CountryStalemate The 1992 Framework Convention on Climate Change 1997 Kyoto Protocol Annual emissions of CO2 from industrial sources, 1850 to 1995 Annual industrial emissions of CO2 (1995–2100) Cumulative “stock” contribution, industrial sources Who’s Responsible?Cumulative Carbon Emissions, 1950-1996 Carbon Emissions per Capita Developing Countries are already taking action to limit emissions Will the Climate Treaty hurt US Competitiveness? Thinking About the Role of Developing Countries Some energy pathways can reduce risks, but this will be a challenge Developing country commitments are not the point Environmental Policy Cycle: It’s the same old song With a nasty twist Benefits of the Acid Rain Program Benefits of the Acid Rain Program Benefits of the Acid Rain Program Benefits of the Gasoline Lead Phaseout Benefits of the Gasoline Lead Phaseout Climate change and human values? www.wri.org June 23, 2000 Authors: Nancy Kete and Kevin Baumert Email: jhommel@wri.org Terms of use

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